Current Concepts in Physical Therapy Management of the Knee

Saturday, Nov. 11  •  7:30 am - 5 pm

7:30-8:00  Registration (breakfast provided)
8:00-9:00  Lecture: Anatomy Review and Relevant Biomechanics
9:00-10:00  Lab: Manual Therapy interventions for knee and surrounding soft tissue, Muscle activation for NWB exercises
10:00-11:00  Lecture: Gait analysis, Role of Quads in outcomes, Hamstrings in athletic function
11:00-12:00  Lab: Gait and squat intervention, Quad activation, Hamstring activation
12:00-1:00  Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:30  Lecture/Lab: Motor Control Screening and Intervention for the Lower Extremity
2:30-3:30  Lecture: Terminal Activity Progression Concepts
3:30-5:00  Lab: Terminal Activity Progression Testing

Andrew Lynch, PT, PhD

Andrew Lynch is an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and a Physical Therapist at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. He teaches in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in courses related to kinesiology, biomechanics, and musculoskeletal physical therapy. Lynch is involved as a clinical mentor to physical therapy residents seeking specialization in Sports and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy through the UPMC-CRS/ Pitt PT Residency Program.