Workshop 15:
Know Your Knees

Qualified sports massage therapists who didn't cover knee tests as part of their course or who need a refresher.

Where you’ll train
For this workshop we’re at the British School of Osteopathy (BSO)Teaching Centre.

A comprehensive workbook accompanies the day and a certificate of attendance is awarded. In addition to this, we automatically and informally assess all attendees. This ensures that you have reached a good understanding of the subject and are able to apply techniques safely and effectively. 

Do you know how to identify which side of the knee joint is likely to wear away in someone who is genum varum? Did you know that hyperextended knees effect the hamstrings?

This morning workshop will have you knowing your knees in no time! As well as assessing the knee through observation and palpation, Jane Johnson, Chartered Physiotherapist, will take you through all the knee tests outlined and their relevance to the pathologies covered.

Assessment
Postural assessment relvent to the knee
Assessing ROM at the knee
Palpating structures
of the knee
Accessory movements
Compression & ‘Milking’

Tests
Collateral ligaments
Cruciate ligaments
Menisci
“Bounce Home” test
Clarks Sign
Q-angle
Ober test
Thomas test

Pathologies
Osteoarthritis
Jumpers Knee
Osgood-Schlatter’s
Disease
Chondromalacia Patellae
Iliotibial Band Friction
Syndrome (Runners Knee)