Join Specialist Sports Physiotherapist Dr Jane Rooney for a two-day, highly practical course focused on the assessment and management of commonly presenting knee conditions across both acute and chronic presentations.

This course is designed for physiotherapists looking to build confidence in clinical decision-making, refine assessment skills, and apply contemporary, evidence-informed rehabilitation strategies in practice.

What you’ll learn

Across the two days, you’ll develop practical skills to confidently assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of knee conditions, including:

• ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL ligament injuries

• Patellofemoral pain and instability

• Meniscal and chondral pathology

• Patella tendinopathy

• Knee osteoarthritis (acute exacerbations and long-term management)

You’ll learn how to:

• Differentiate between acute and chronic knee presentations using advanced assessment techniques

• Identify red flags and determine when imaging or specialist referral is required

• Assess lower limb impairments, including kinetic chain contributions

• Apply contemporary, evidence-based management strategies across different conditions

• Progress rehabilitation from early-stage through to return-to-sport

Practical course focus

This is a hands-on workshop with a strong emphasis on applying skills in real clinical scenarios.

You’ll develop confidence in:

• Acute, early and mid-stage rehabilitation techniques

• Neuromuscular control progressions and strength development

• Late-stage rehabilitation, including power development and return-to-sport testing

• Taping, soft tissue techniques and joint mobilisation

• Patient education, load management and long-term self-management strategies

Course format

• Two-day in-person practical workshop

• Interactive clinical problem-solving throughout

• Case-based learning with real-world application

Who this course is for

This course is designed for qualified physiotherapists wanting to strengthen their approach to knee assessment, rehabilitation and return-to-sport planning.

About the presenter

Dr Jane Rooney is a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist (knee subspecialty) with extensive experience in the management of acute and chronic knee conditions, including both operative and non-operative pathways.

Her work spans clinical practice, research and education, with a focus on translating evidence into practical, clinically relevant strategies.

Why attend

If you want to move beyond protocol-based rehab and build a clearer, more structured approach to knee presentations, this course will give you practical tools you can take straight into the clinic.