Alleviating Knee Hyperextension by Addressing the Ankle and Hip for Individuals with Stroke - A Webinar for Physical Therapist Assistants
Course: #5252Level: Advanced 2 Hours 1266 ReviewsThe purpose of this course is to review the causes of knee hyperextension and offer solutions to address this impairment at the body structure/function and activity level. Intervention emphasis will address therapeutic exercise and activities primarily using the FITT-CORRECT principles that are within the scope of practice for physical therapist assistants.
Although this webinar is geared for a PTA audience, physical therapists will also gain knowledge and be able to take information back to their PTAs for further discussion on interventions and plans of care.
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Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/2.0; AL/2.0; AR/2.0; AZ/2.0; CA/2.0; CO/2.0; CT/2.0; DC/2.0; DE/2.0; FL/2.0; GA/2.0; HI/2.0; IA/2.0; IACET/0.2; ID/2.0; IL/2.0; IN/2.0; KS/2.0; KY/2.0 Category 2; MA/2.0; MD/2.0; ME/2.0; MI/2.0; MO/2.0; MS/2.0; MT/2.0; NC/2.0; ND/2.0; NE/2.0; NH/2.0; NM/2.0; NY/2.0; OH/2.0; OK/2.0; OR/2.0; PA/2.0; RI/2.0; SC/2.0; SD/2.0; TN/2.0; TX/2.0; UT/2.0; VA/2.0; VT/2.0; WA/2.0; WI/2.0; WY/2.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize gait impairments in stance or swing phase suggestive of knee hyperextension as presented in a picture and or video
- After this course, participants will be able to determine the cause of knee hyperextension based on impairments at the body structure/function level or activity limitations as presented in a written case, picture or video
- After this course, participants will be able to create interventions within the scope of practice to address knee hyperextension at the body structure/function and or activity level based on a written case, picture or video
- After this course, participants will be able to justify interventions at the body structure/function and or activity level to address knee hyperextension based on a written case, picture or video
- After this course, participants will be able to integrate information learned that can address social determinants of health and be immediately applied to neurologic rehabilitation practice
Course created on October 15, 2025
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introductions and review of learner outcomes |
| 5-20 Minutes | Normal knee position during key periods of gait |
| 20-30 Minutes | Recognizing gait impairments indicative of knee hyperextension |
| 30-75 Minutes | Determining the causes of knee hyperextension |
| 75-90 Minutes | Interventions & justifications for knee hyperextension |
| 90-110 Minutes | Case study application |
| 110-120 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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1266 ReviewsPresented By

Jennifaye V. Brown
PT, MSPT, PhD, NCS, CAPS
Jennifaye V. Brown, PT, MSPT, PhD, NCS, CAPS has 35 years of clinical experience focused in neurorehabilitation across the continuum of care and has presented numerous continuing education courses on adult neurologic assessment and treatment intervention for acquired brain injury, particularly stroke. Her primary research explored the perceptions of individuals with stroke regarding their experiences with AFO fabrication, modification, and maintenance, and how the AFO impacts walking and participation in life roles, resulting in the book, Brace Yourself - Everything You Need to Know About AFOs After Stroke. She is an NDT-trained therapist with six additional courses taken after the NDT (Bobath) Three Week Course on Treatment of Adult Hemiplegia course. As an Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor by the Clinical Instructor Education Board and a four 10-year term board-certified neurologic clinical specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) of the APTA, Dr. Brown has taught at six PT and two PTA programs. She is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, a member of the APTA, Neurology Section of the APTA, SC Chapter of the APTA, and Athletics & Fitness Association of America, and a graduate of the prestigious APTA Fellowship in Education Leadership.
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Financial disclosures: Jennifaye V. Brown has received an honorarium for presenting this course and receives royalties from her book, Brace Yourself: Everything You Need to Know About AFOs After Stroke.
Non-financial disclosures: Jennifaye V. Brown is on the Advisory Board for PhysicalTherapy.com
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by PhysicalTherapy.com, a Continued site.
Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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