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Learning aims

At the completion of this course the participants will be able to:

• Recall the correct technique and teaching cues for quadriceps exercises for patellofemoral pain

• Recall which conditions can respond favourably to exercises for patellofemoral pain

• Have the knowledge to prescribe the appropriate number of repetitions of exercises for optimal results

• Acknowledge that exercises other than quadriceps strengthening can be prescribed for patellofemoral pain

• Recall the reasons behind reducing effusion and pain as soon as possible

• Recognise the potential causes of patellofemoral pain

• Recognise the varying causes of muscular fatigue

• Recall two screening tests that can be performed before prescribing quadriceps exercises

• Recall the rationale behind excluding adductor exercises in the exercise prescription for patellofemoral pain

• Recognise the factors associated with quadriceps dominance

• Recall the conflicting research related to the structure, function and role of vastus medialis