This course is designed for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation professionals, and other healthcare providers involved in orthopedic or post-surgical knee rehabilitation. It is especially valuable for clinicians who want to improve early identification, clinical decision-making, and rehabilitation strategies for patients with knee arthrofibrosis.

The course runs Friday, June 19, 2026 from 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, with participant registration beginning at 8:45 am. The day includes a combination of lectures, practical sessions, and discussion.

Course Schedule Overview

• 8:45 – 9:00 am: Participant Registration

• 9:00 – 10:30 am: Knee Arthrofibrosis – Etiology, risk factors, classifications, and scientific background

• 10:30 – 11:15 am: Differential Diagnosis & What Happens in the Knee

• 11:15 – 11:30 am: Coffee Break

• 11:30 am – 1:00 pm: The First Reaction is Crucial – Early rehabilitation strategies (practical session)

• 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Lunch Break

• 2:00 – 3:15 pm: Rehabilitation Techniques and Devices for Specialized KAF Rehabilitation (practical session)

• 3:15 – 4:00 pm: Surgical Techniques for KAF (video & image-based session)

• 4:00 – 4:15 pm: Coffee Break

• 4:15 – 5:00 pm: Complications and Rehabilitation Management

• 5:00 – 5:30 pm: Psychological Aspects of the KAF Patient

• 5:30 – 5:45 pm: The “Clinician Deal” – Managing expectations and long-term recovery

• 5:45 – 6:00 pm: Q&A and Course Conclusion

The course includes multiple practical components, allowing participants to apply rehabilitation techniques and clinical decision-making strategies throughout the day.

Participants will receive 7.5 continuing education hours (CEUs). This course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) for continuing education credit.

Yes. In addition to evidence-based lectures, the course includes practical, hands-on lab components where participants will learn specialized rehabilitation strategies, monitoring techniques, and the use of supportive devices for managing knee arthrofibrosis.

Participants will learn how to evaluate patients for early signs of knee arthrofibrosis, develop specialized rehabilitation strategies, select appropriate supportive devices, and understand when pharmacological or surgical intervention may be necessary. The course also covers patient communication, complication management, and evidence-based treatment approaches used by specialists treating arthrofibrosis worldwide.

The course offers early bird and regular registration pricing. Early bird registration is $199 and is available until April 30, 2026. After that date, the regular course price is $249. Early registration is recommended to secure the discounted rate and reserve your seat.