Management for Common Conditions of the Lower Extremity

Location:
Motion Minnetonka
10650 Red Cir Dr.
Suite 10
Minnetonka, MN 55343

Date: October 24-25,  2026

Register Now: $599

Register early, enrollment is limited!

Course Description: It is not lost on you that it is common to treat individuals with common lower extremity conditions such as osteoarthritis (OA), femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), tendinopathies at the knee, ankle, and foot, but are you following a comprehensive, evidence-informed approach?  The goal of this lab-based course is to review evidence-based evaluative and treatment techniques that can be utilized for those presenting with common conditions of the lower extremity.  Learners will learn how to differentiate the pain mechanisms involved with these conditions as well as determine if the lumbar spine is contributing to lower extremity symptoms.  The course will focus on an evaluation and intervention approach grounded in a biopsychosocial and signs and symptoms reasoning model using manual therapy and exercise to empower people to reach their goals.

Appropriate Dress: Lab attire that allows for the ability to perform lifting movements of the lower extremity and trunk.

Objectives: 
Upon completing this course, you’ll be able to:

• Differentiate different common musculoskeletal conditions of the lower extremity including hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)/hip labral pathology, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and gluteal, hamstring, Achilles, and posterior tibialis tendinopathies.
• Perform various evidence-informed evaluative techniques of the lumbopelvic and lower extremity region.
• Perform various evidence-informed manual therapy techniques targeting the lower extremity.
• Develop exercises that target strength and motor control performance.
• Discuss a reasoning framework for the dosage of manual therapy and exercise in people with lower extremity conditions.

Contact Hours: 16 hours
Note: Participants will be responsible for submitting proof of attendance for CEU verification. Bellin College has CEU approval for this course for 16 hours.

Schedule:

Day 1

8:00–9:00 a.m.  Clinical Reasoning for Lower Extremity Conditions: A Person-Centered Framework

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  Hip Examination and Intervention: OA, FAI, and Common Hip Tendinopathies

LUNCH BREAK

1:00–4:00 p.m.  Hip Interventions: Manual Techniques, Exercise Prescription, and Loading

4:00–5:00 p.m.  Clinical Reasoning in Action: Technique Case-Based Practice & Feedback

Day 2

8:00–9:00 a.m.  Technique Practice: Integrating Day 1 Skills

9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.  Knee/Thigh Examination and Intervention: OA, PFPS, Tendinopathies

LUNCH BREAK

1:00–4:00 p.m.  Ankle/Foot Examination and Intervention: Manual Techniques and Exercise Prescription

4:00–5:00 p.m.  Clinical Reasoning in Action: Technique Case-Based Practice & Feedback

Course Instructor: Christian Margeson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, cert. MDT

Limited seats available!

Management for Common Conditions of the Lower Extremity – Minnesota October 2026 Registration:

Cancellation policy – participants who cancel their registration a minimum of 30 days prior to the event are eligible for a full refund of fees paid. Cancellation requests less than 30 days prior will not be eligible for a refund.

Please contact physicaltherapy@bellincollege.edu, or Ann at (920) 433-6628 with any questions.