Online Continuing Education Courses

Ankle Sprains, Fractures and Chondral Injuries, Ankle Impingement, Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendonopathy

Part I: Ankle Sprains, Fractures and Chondral Injuries

• Discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options for ankle sprains, fractures and chondral injuries
• Describe the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis that should be performed with ankle sprains, fractures and chondral injuries
• Outline and describe the guiding principles and 4 phases of treatment in the nonoperative rehab of lateral and syndesmotic sprains
• Outline and describe the 5 phases of postoperative rehab after lateral ankle ligament repair and reconstruction
• Outline and describe the 5 phases of postoperative rehab after lateral and medial ankle fractures
• Outline and describe the 5 phases of postoperative rehab after microfracture or chondral injuries of the ankle
• Review evidenced-based resources for the diagnosis, treatment and management of achilles tendonopathy and rupture

Part II: Ankle Impingement

• Discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options for ankle impingement
• Describe the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis that should be performed with ankle impingement
• Outline and describe the 3 phases of postoperative rehab after surgery for ankle impingement
• Identify 5 factors involved in returning to soccer after surgery for posterior ankle impingement
• Review evidenced-based resources for the diagnosis, treatment and management of ankle impingement

Part III: Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendonopathy

• Discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment options for flexor hallucis longus tendonopathy
• Describe the clinical presentation and differential diagnosis that should be performed with flexor hallucis longus tendonopathy
• Review evidenced-based resources for the diagnosis, treatment and management of ankle impingement