2021 AOSSM-AANA Combined Annual Meeting Recordings-Effusion, ROM and Muscle Inhibition

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In this video, Professor George Davies of Georgia Southern University discusses the early stages of rehabilitating the knee after an injury, specifically focusing on the progression and warning signs. He highlights the importance of continuous monitoring of signs and symptoms and emphasizes the need for education and patient-centered care. Davies discusses the complexity of returning a knee to health and the importance of addressing psychological factors, neuroplasticity, and contextual interventions. He mentions the need for criterion-based rehabilitation and on-the-field rehabilitation. Davies also discusses the impact of pain and strategies for managing it, such as physical therapy modalities, pain neuroscience education, and exercise therapy. He highlights the role of exercise in rehab, including the use of decision-based exercises and virtual reality training. Davies also mentions the significance of arthrogenic muscle inhibition and explores various treatments for addressing it, including exercise, cryotherapy, and kinesio taping. He discusses the growing trend of blood flow restriction training (BFR) and its effectiveness in reducing pain and increasing muscle strength. Davies concludes by highlighting the importance of individualized and targeted rehabilitation, effective communication, and addressing the biopsychosocial aspects of recovery.<br /><br />Please note: This summary is based on the provided transcript and may not represent the entire content of the video.

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George Davies, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, FAPTA

Keywords

rehabilitating knee

warning signs

patient-centered care

pain management

exercise therapy

individualized rehabilitation