Reduce pain, disability, and prolonged suffering, and improve outcomes for your patients. Expert physicians and therapists from HSS, the #1 hospital in orthopaedics for 12 years straight, will discuss how to properly evaluate and assess active patients and identify common injuries of the hip and knee. HSS faculty will present evidence-based techniques and management strategies for these injuries such as blood flow restriction and load resistance. They’ll also discuss when referral to a specialist may be needed, and if surgical intervention is necessary.

TARGETED AUDIENCE

This activity is targeted to primary care physicians, physical therapy professionals, and athletic trainers.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

HSS Professional Education activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe how to assess orthopaedic conditions of the knee and hip commonly encountered in practice.
• Discuss optimal evidence-based techniques currently utilized for the treatment and rehabilitation of these injuries, such as blood flow restriction and load resistance.
• Recognize when referral to a specialist is indicated and if surgical intervention is necessary.

ACCREDITATION

Hospital for Special Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Hospital for Special Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For more information please visit the official event page.