by Care Team | Oct 6, 2026 | Enhance Learning - Athletic Training, Enhance Learning - Physical Therapy
Four psychological factors are consistently linked to worse PFP outcomes. Clinicians call these the psychological “yellow flags”. 1. Pain catastrophizing Expecting the worst possible outcome from pain signals, which can amplify perceived pain intensity. ...
by Care Team | Sep 16, 2026 | Enhance Learning - Physical Therapy, Faculty Webinar - PhysioU
Dr. Tracy Moore, PT, DPT, OnCS, will share strategies educators are using to improve classroom engagement with PhysioU. Learn approachable ways to integrate apps, simulations, and e-learning across your curriculum, whether you’re just starting or already using...
by Care Team | Sep 1, 2026 | Enhance Learning - Athletic Training, Enhance Learning - Physical Therapy
No. Current evidence shows that Q-angle, height, weight, and BMI do not predict who develops patellofemoral pain. Local anatomy is not a risk factor. Why is this myth so common? For years, clinicians assumed structural traits like a wider Q-angle or higher BMI...
by Care Team | Aug 4, 2026 | Enhance Learning - Athletic Training, Enhance Learning - Physical Therapy
Does playing one sport increase risk? Yes. Single-sport specialization increases PFP risk by 1.5x compared to playing multiple sports. The repeated, identical joint loading pattern is the issue, not the sport itself. What is the biggest risk factor overall?...
by Care Team | Jul 6, 2026 | Enhance Learning - Athletic Training, Enhance Learning - Physical Therapy
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is pain at the front of the knee, around or behind the kneecap (patella). Who gets it? PFP is one of the most common knee complaints in physically active people affecting runners, cyclists, and anyone doing repetitive knee-loading activity....
by Care Team | Dec 10, 2024 | Enhance Learning - Physical Therapy
A question recently landed in our inbox from a faculty member, sparked by a student inquiry within the Physical Disability: Musculoskeletal app. The student, curious and eager to learn, posed the question: Are associated impairments and movement faults the same thing?...
