Effective Intervention Strategies for the Management of
Patellofemoral Pain (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Michelle C. Boling
This course is a recording of a previously hosted live webinar event. Polling and question submission features are not available for this recording. Format and structure may differ from standard MedBridge courses.
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain among physically active individuals. Due to its multifactorial etiology, this condition can be difficult to effectively manage. Many individuals with PFP report recurrent or chronic symptoms even after receiving an intervention. Unsuccessful management of PFP may be due to a lack of understanding of the various factors contributing to the development of PFP and how to effectively intervene. This presentation will aid clinicians to more successfully manage patients with PFP by: 1) helping clinicians to understand factors that play a role in the development of PFP and, 2) providing evidence for interventions that lead to positive patient outcomes.
Meet your instructor
Michelle C. Boling
Michelle C. Boling, PhD, LAT, ATC, is an associate professor and director of the athletic training program at the University of North Florida. She joined the UNF faculty in 2008 after completing her doctoral degree in human movement science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). She received her master’s…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Defining PFP
To effectively manage PFP, clinicians must first understand the diagnostic criteria for this condition, along with the parthomechanics that can lead to the development of PFP.
2. Classification Scheme for PFP
Factors such as decreased strength, faulty lower extremity biomechanics, and hypermobility at the foot may play a role in altered mechanics at the patellofemoral joint. Performing a detailed and thorough evaluation will allow for the clinician to determine which factors may play a role in exacerbating a patient’s symptoms.
3. Effective Intervention Strategies for PFP
Clinicians should develop an individualized intervention plan for each patient with PFP. Important components that should be considered in an intervention plan include: gluteal and quadriceps strengthening exercises, movement retraining, and patient education.
4. Question and Answer Session
This chapter is a viewer-submitted question and answer session facilitated by Michelle Boling.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Medbridge courses.
Who creates Medbridge courses?
We work with industry-leaders, top researchers, and consultants to build content roadmaps that are then structured into courses, filmed, and edited by our production team before being launched to our site.
How often does Medbridge release new courses?
New courses are added monthly and are automatically included in your subscription as they launch.
How often does Medbridge update courses?
Medbridge reviews its courses annually for relevance and to assess if content is up to date. Based on these reviews it may be determined that a course is out of date resulting in the course being re-filmed or retired, if the content is no longer needed (e.g. a replacement course already exists, the concepts are no longer best practice, etc.).
How many courses does Medbridge offer?
We have over 3,000 accredited courses and we are continually updating our library with new courses. Check our course library for the most up-to-date count for your discipline.
Are there any additional fees for taking a Medbridge course?
There are no additional fees for taking a Medbridge course, obtaining a course certificate of completion, earning CEUs as a subscriber, or accessing any of the additional tools your subscription may include.
Is there a limit to the number of courses I can take?
There is no limit to the number of courses you can take as a subscriber! As a subscriber to Medbridge, you have unlimited access to over 3,000+ accredited CE courses.
If you are a Premium subscriber, you also have unlimited access to our Patient Engagement Tools such as the Home Exercise Program, Patient Education Library, Orthopedic Exam Tests, and Manual Therapy Techniques. We have over 7,000 exercises and over 650+ videos and handouts of patient education resources with more exercises and patient education added to the library based on subscriber feedback, volume of request and specialities.
What is your refund policy?
You are eligible for a refund provided your request is received within 30 days of your subscription purchase and your account has no activity.