The goal of this program is to provide physical therapy practitioners with current knowledge of functional knee bracing in sports participation. Following the completion of this manuscript, the reader will:

• Have an understanding of the history and current research as it relates to the efficacy of functional knee bracing in sports.
• Recognize which athletes may be successful candidates for wearing functional knee bracing.
• Become familiar with the different functional knee braces available on the commercial market and learn how to choose an appropriate brace for an athlete.

Approval Information

Gannett Healthcare Group is approved as a provider of continuing education by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (provider no. 09-0215-001PR) from March 8, 2009 through March 8, 2010. Gannett Healthcare Group is also an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from October 21, 2009 to October 21, 2012.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/2010 through 12/31/2012. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 09S0312, expiration date 3/2/2010; approval no. 10S0432 for 03/03/10 to 03/03/11), the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE90313699, expiration date 12/31/09; approval no. CP100015317, expiration date 12/31/10; approval no. CP110015324, expiration date 12/31/11), the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 45120A for 3/2/09 through 3/2/10), the Illinois Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 437-2730, expiration date 3/1/2010; approval no. 437.3223 for 03/01/10 to 03/01/11), and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 584-2009; expiration date 1/31/10). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.