Learning Objectives:

• Describe the anatomy and function of the shoulder, knee, hip, and ankle joints
• Recognise concussion from sports and evaluate in the primary care office
• Determine the basics and common pitfalls of orthopedic X-ray interpretation in the primary care office
• Diagnose and treat orthopedic problems in the hip, thigh, knee and shoulder
• Describe how and when to utilize joint aspiration and injection for the treatment of orthopedic problems
• Offer nutritional advise to the young athlete
• Perform preparticipation sports physical examination
• Prescribe exercise and physical activity
• List the current recommendations, controversies and medicolegal considerations surrounding treating the adolescent athlete