AAFP Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Edition 11 2025

Overview

The AAFP Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Edition 11 2025 provides a comprehensive online educational experience designed to expand physical examination skills and enhance clinical assessment of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries. This course combines video, audio, and PDF resources to deliver evidence-based content relevant to family medicine and orthopedic practice. On-demand musculoskeletal and sports medicine education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: Videos, Audio, PDFs

Agenda

This course covers a wide range of musculoskeletal and sports medicine topics presented by expert faculty, focusing on practical evaluation, diagnosis, and management strategies.

• Acute Clavicle and Shoulder Injuries — Charles W. Webb, DO
• Acute Knee — Nate Falk, MD, MBA, CAQSM, FAAFP
• Adding to Your Toolbox: Pre-Participation Physical Examination — Namita Bhardwaj, MD, MS, MPH
• Cervical Spine — W. Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP
• Chronic Knee Pain in Primary Care — Sarah Merrill, MD
• Chronic Shoulder Pain — Nate Falk, MD, MBA, CAQSM, FAAFP
• Common Pediatric and Adolescent Sports Injuries — Deepak S. Patel, MD, FAAFP
• Evaluation and Management of Acute Foot Pain and Injuries — Fred H. Brennan, Jr., DO, FAOASM, FAAFP
• Evaluation and Management of Common Ailments of the Elbow, Forearm, and Wrist — Fred H. Brennan, Jr., DO, FAOASM, FAAFP
• Evaluation and Management of Hip Pain — Justin Bailey, MD, FAAFP
• Exercise is Medicine: Moving Your Patients to Better Health — Deepak S. Patel, MD, FAAFP
• From Your Friendly Prior Authorization Reviewer — Adrienne Parad, MD, FAAFP
• Get to Know Hand Injuries Like the Back of Your Hand — Sarah Merrill, MD
• Gout: Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention — Naomi R. Clancy, MD, FAAFP
• Musculoskeletal Pain Management – Beyond Opioids: Exploring Effective Alternatives — Brian V. Joachims, MD, FAAFP
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome — Thomas Sabalaske, DO
• Osteoarthritis in the Old and Young — Nate Falk, MD, MBA, CAQSM, FAAFP
• Osteoporosis: What’s New in the 2023 ACP Guideline Update — Robin Cornel Creamer, DO, FAAFP
• Reflection Session* — Deepak S. Patel, MD, FAAFP
• Team Physician for Special Olympics -The Journey of a Family Physician — Jeffrey A. Zlotnick, MD, DABFP, FAAFP
• The Challenge of the Limping Child — Suraj Achar, MD
• The Headaches and Confusion in Concussion Management — Deepak S. Patel, MD, FAAFP
• Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Injuries — Charles W. Webb, DO
• Unraveling the Overlapping Web: Musculoskeletal Manifestations of the Inflammatory Arthritides — Brian V. Joachims, MD, FAAFP
• Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing: When it is Not Just a Simple Ankle Sprain — Velyn Wu, MD, MACM, CAQSM, FAAFP

Upon completion of this CME activity, you should be able to:

• Evaluate and diagnose common musculoskeletal conditions and diseases.
• Prepare evidence-based treatment recommendations for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and disorders including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic strategies.
• Assess injured bones or soft tissue to determine the stage and severity of the injury.
• Review examination techniques, including range of motion, stability, bone alignment, and assessment of soft tissue swelling or masses.
• Counsel patients who participate in organized sports or rigorous athletics on injury avoidance and use of protective gear.

Speakers

• Charles W. Webb, DO
• Nate Falk, MD, MBA, CAQSM, FAAFP
• Namita Bhardwaj, MD, MS, MPH
• W. Joshua Cox, DO, FACOFP
• Sarah Merrill, MD
• Deepak S. Patel, MD, FAAFP
• Fred H. Brennan, Jr., DO, FAOASM, FAAFP
• Justin Bailey, MD, FAAFP
• Adrienne Parad, MD, FAAFP
• Naomi R. Clancy, MD, FAAFP
• Brian V. Joachims, MD, FAAFP
• Thomas Sabalaske, DO
• Robin Cornel Creamer, DO, FAAFP
• Jeffrey A. Zlotnick, MD, DABFP, FAAFP
• Suraj Achar, MD
• Velyn Wu, MD, MACM, CAQSM, FAAFP

Target Audience

This course is designed for family medicine physicians, sports medicine specialists, primary care providers, and healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal and sports-related conditions. It also supports clinicians seeking to enhance their physical examination skills and evidence-based treatment planning.

Why This Topic Matters

The AAFP Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine Edition 11 2025 addresses critical competencies in musculoskeletal care within family medicine and sports medicine practices. Understanding the evaluation and management of sports injuries and common musculoskeletal disorders is essential for improving clinical confidence and patient care.

MedHub Central provides this comprehensive resource to reinforce practical skills and evidence-based approaches, supporting healthcare professionals in delivering targeted musculoskeletal and sports medicine assessments and treatments aligned with current clinical standards.