Functional Biomechanics of the Lower Quarter Implications for Movement Dysfunction and Musculoskeletal Injury
Description
Altered movement patterns of the lower quarter are frequently implicated in the development of musculoskeletal pain and injury. From a mechanical perspective, movement influences how stress and strain are applied to tissue, potentially contributing to tissue overload and symptom development. An understanding of how movement affects tissue loading is essential for the evaluation and treatment of common orthopaedic disorders.
This evidence-based course will present a stress–strain approach to understanding lower quarter dysfunction. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between movement patterns, tissue loading, and musculoskeletal injury. Current research related to gait analysis, movement assessment, joint loading, and lower extremity biomechanics will be reviewed in relation to clinical conditions involving the foot and ankle, knee, hip, and spine.
Participants will learn a movement-based approach to clinical evaluation designed to identify movement impairments associated with excessive stress and strain, as well as the underlying physical impairments contributing to abnormal movement. Intervention strategies will emphasize modifying movement to reduce tissue overload, redistribute stress and strain, and improve tissue capacity.
CEU's
This course has been approved for 15 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants in the state of Oregon.
Agenda
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Day 1 - February 27
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Day 2 - February 28
Guest Presenter
Christopher M. Powers, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Dr. Powers is Professor and Associate Chair in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. An internationally recognized leader in human movement science, Dr. Powers’ research has advanced understanding of lower-extremity biomechanics and their role in musculoskeletal injury, informing evidence-based approaches to the prevention and treatment of knee pain and sports-related injuries. Dr. Powers has authored more than 230 peer-reviewed publications, which have been cited over 30,000 times, underscoring the broad impact of his scholarship across rehabilitation science, sports medicine, and orthopedics. His contributions have been recognized with numerous honors from the American Physical Therapy Association, including selection as the 2026 Mary McMillan Lecturer, the profession’s highest distinction. In parallel with his scholarly work, Dr. Powers has demonstrated sustained leadership and service to the profession. He has received service awards from both the American Physical Therapy Association and the California Physical Therapy Association, reflecting his longstanding commitment to advancing physical therapy through organizational leadership and professional advocacy. He has served as President of the California Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association and as President of the Academy of Physical Therapy Research. He currently serves as Vice President of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, where he continues to champion the profession’s scientific foundation and its translation into improved patient care.
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