AAFP Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Edition 11

Comprehensive Musculoskeletal & Sports Medicine Education for Family Physicians and Primary Care Clinicians

The AAFP Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Edition 11 is a comprehensive continuing medical education program designed to help clinicians improve the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related conditions. Developed by expert faculty in family medicine, sports medicine, and osteopathic medicine, this course provides practical, evidence-based guidance for managing common orthopedic and musculoskeletal disorders encountered in primary care practice.

Course Features

• Expert-Led Video Lectures
• Evidence-Based Sports Medicine Education
• Musculoskeletal Examination Training
• Joint and Soft Tissue Injury Management
• Non-Operative Orthopedic Care
• Pain Management Strategies
• Pediatric and Adult Sports Medicine
• Practical Clinical Applications

Program Overview

Musculoskeletal complaints represent one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care. Family physicians and primary care providers are often responsible for the initial assessment, diagnosis, and management of sports injuries, chronic joint disorders, overuse syndromes, and musculoskeletal pain conditions.

This educational program provides clinicians with practical tools to improve physical examination skills, interpret clinical findings, determine injury severity, develop treatment plans, and counsel patients regarding injury prevention and safe return to activity.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate and diagnose common musculoskeletal conditions and injuries.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans for musculoskeletal disorders.
• Apply pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic pain management strategies.
• Assess injury severity through physical examination techniques.
• Evaluate range of motion, joint stability, alignment, and soft tissue abnormalities.
• Counsel athletes on injury prevention and protective equipment.
• Improve management of sports-related injuries in children and adults.

Core Topics Covered

Shoulder Injuries

• Acute Clavicle Injuries
• Acute Shoulder Trauma
• Chronic Shoulder Pain
• Rotator Cuff Disorders
• Shoulder Instability

Knee Disorders

• Acute Knee Injuries
• Chronic Knee Pain
• Ligament Injuries
• Meniscal Disorders
• Osteoarthritis

Spine Disorders

• Cervical Spine Injuries
• Thoracic Spine Injuries
• Lumbar Spine Disorders
• Sports-Related Back Pain

Upper Extremity Conditions

• Elbow Disorders
• Forearm Injuries
• Wrist Conditions
• Hand Trauma

Lower Extremity Conditions

• Hip Pain Evaluation
• Foot Injuries
• Ankle Injuries
• Limping Child Assessment

Sports Medicine

• Pre-Participation Physical Examinations
• Sports Injury Prevention
• Protective Equipment
• Return-to-Play Considerations

Pediatric Sports Medicine

• Pediatric Sports Injuries
• Adolescent Athletic Conditions
• Growth Plate Injuries

Pain Management

• Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Non-Opioid Pain Management
• Rehabilitation Strategies
• Exercise Therapy

Rheumatology & Metabolic Bone Disease

• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Gout
• Inflammatory Arthritis

Concussion & Neurologic Sports Injuries

• Concussion Diagnosis
• Concussion Management
• Return-to-Sport Guidelines

Included Sessions

• Acute Clavicle and Shoulder Injuries
• Acute Knee
• Pre-Participation Physical Examination
• Cervical Spine Disorders
• Chronic Knee Pain in Primary Care
• Chronic Shoulder Pain
• Common Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Injuries
• Acute Foot Pain and Injuries
• Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist Disorders
• Evaluation and Management of Hip Pain
• Exercise is Medicine
• Hand Injuries
• Gout: Diagnosis, Management and Prevention
• Musculoskeletal Pain Management Beyond Opioids
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome
• Osteoarthritis in the Young and Old
• Osteoporosis: 2023 Guideline Update
• Team Physician for Special Olympics
• The Limping Child
• Concussion Management
• Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injuries
• Musculoskeletal Manifestations of Inflammatory Arthritides
• When It Is Not Just an Ankle Sprain

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Family Medicine Physicians
• Sports Medicine Physicians
• Primary Care Physicians
• Internal Medicine Physicians
• Osteopathic Physicians
• Physician Assistants
• Nurse Practitioners
• Residents and Fellows
• Physical Medicine Clinicians

Educational Highlights

✔ Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Medicine Review

✔ Sports Injury Evaluation and Treatment

✔ Evidence-Based Pain Management

✔ Orthopedic Conditions in Primary Care

✔ Pediatric Sports Medicine

✔ Concussion Management Updates

✔ Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis Education

✔ Injury Prevention Strategies

✔ Practical Examination Techniques

✔ Family Medicine-Oriented Approach

Clinical & Educational Value

AAFP Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Edition 11 delivers practical, evidence-based education that helps clinicians confidently diagnose and manage common musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions. The course emphasizes real-world clinical applications that can immediately improve patient care in primary care, family medicine, and sports medicine settings.