Soft tissue and joint conditions can flare up on the playing field and off. Expand your physical examination skills to assess the stage and
severity of common injuries and diseases with this newly combined online CME activity.
Expert faculty from medical and osteopathic fields offer a wide range of evidence-based tools to help you tap into new ways to treat joint and sports injuries and sports-specific conditions:
- Evaluation and diagnostics, including when to use MRI
- Determining stage and severity of common injuries and diseases, such as myofascial pain, osteoporosis, and concussion
- Examining range of motion, stability, bone alignment, and swelling or masses
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to manage pain
- Injury avoidance and protective gear
- Special session on treating Special Olympics athletes
Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:
- Evaluate and diagnose common musculoskeletal conditions and diseases.
- Prepare evidence-based treatment recommendations for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies.
- Assess injured bones or soft tissue to determine the stage and severity of the injury.
- Review examination techniques, including range of motion, stability, bone alignment and assessment of soft tissue swelling/masses.
- Counsel patients who participate in organized sports or rigorous athletics on injury avoidance and use of protective gear.
The AAFP Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine Edition 11 (2025) is designed for healthcare professionals managing musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related conditions. The target audience includes:
- Family Physicians looking to expand their expertise in musculoskeletal care.
- Residents in family medicine and sports medicine training programs.
- Medical Students interested in musculoskeletal and sports medicine.
- Other Healthcare Professionals involved in diagnosing and treating joint and soft tissue injuries.
This on-demand CME course covers evaluation, diagnostics, treatment strategies, and injury prevention, including MRI use, pain management, and protective gear recommendations.
