Sports and performing arts medicine: 2. Lower extremity injuries.
This self-directed learning module highlights lower limb sports and performing arts injuries. It is part of the study guide on sports and performing arts medicine in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Using a case vignette format, this article specifically focuses on hip, knee and ankle pain in athletes and performing artists. The goal of this article is to influence the learner's existing practice techniques for evaluating and managing common lower limb injuries in these populations.
Harrast
Mark A
MA
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Box 356940, 1959 NE Pacific, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. mharrast@u.washington.edu
Storm
Seneca A
SA
Finnoff
Jonathan T
JT
Willick
Stuart
S
Akau
Cedric K
CK
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000379:methods*