Post-Operative Knee Rehabilitation
5 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS, MDNc
Develop a structured, clinically relevant approach to post-operative knee rehabilitation with a focus on biomechanics, recovery priorities, exercise progression, and safe return to function.
Presented by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS, MDNc, a nationally recognized leader in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and physical performance, this course is designed for physical therapists, athletic trainers, and rehabilitation specialists seeking to strengthen their knee-recovery protocols.
Course Overview
This 5-hour CE/CPD course examines how knee biomechanics and common surgical interventions influence rehabilitation planning. It follows the recovery process from early management of pain, inflammation, and mobility through progressive restoration of strength, balance, stability, and functional capacity.
Three hours of focused video instruction are supported by downloadable presentation materials and interactive assessments. The course emphasizes practical decision-making, appropriate progression, and strategies intended to improve outcomes and reduce reinjury risk.
What You Will Learn
| Topic |
Professional Focus |
| Knee Biomechanics |
Analyze knee mechanics and consider how surgical intervention changes rehabilitation needs. |
| Early-Stage Recovery |
Address pain, inflammation, joint mobility, and appropriate early rehabilitation priorities. |
| Strength Progression |
Select and progress exercises that restore strength and functional control. |
| Balance and Stability |
Develop balance, stability, coordination, and confidence through staged exercise. |
| Outcome and Reinjury Considerations |
Use practical rehabilitation strategies to support better outcomes and reduce reinjury risk. |
Course Content
The course progresses from knee biomechanics and surgical considerations through early-stage recovery, mobility restoration, strength development, balance and stability training, functional progression, and strategies for safer return to activity.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, athletic trainers, rehabilitation specialists, sports therapists, strength and conditioning professionals, and other qualified practitioners involved in post-operative knee recovery within their scope of practice.
About Mitch Hauschildt
Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS, MDNc, serves as the Prevention, Rehab, and Physical Performance Coordinator at Missouri State University, where he leads injury prevention and rehabilitation across all 17 varsity sports.
He oversees sports medicine for the women’s track and field and cross-country teams. His broad collegiate experience also includes working as a strength and conditioning coach for basketball and volleyball and as an athletic trainer for the baseball team.
Mitch’s specialist interests include functional movement, biomechanics, and metabolics. This combination informs a practical approach to rehabilitation that connects movement quality, physical preparation, and progressive return to performance.
He is the founder and president of Maximum Training Solutions, LLC, helping coaches, trainers, therapists, health professionals, and athletes reach their full potential. Mitch is also the Lead Instructor for RockTape.
Included With This Course
| Included |
Details |
| Video Classes |
3 hours of comprehensive video instruction presented by Mitch Hauschildt, MA, ATC, CSCS, MDNc. |
| Course Presentation |
Downloadable PowerPoint presentation containing techniques and rehabilitation frameworks. |
| Companion Course |
Online companion learning designed to reinforce and deepen course understanding. |
| Online Assessments |
Interactive multiple-choice assessments that reinforce key concepts. |
| Downloadable Certificate |
Downloadable 5 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion. |
| Lifetime Access |
Study at your own pace and revisit the course materials whenever required. |
CE Finder
This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.
Course: Post-Op Knee Rehabilitation
Approvals Listed: 10
CE Broker Provider: #20-1343937
Approvals in alphabetical order
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP)
Approved Hours: 5
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 5
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Approved Hours: 5
Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA)
Approved Hours: 2
CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 5
Florida Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 5
Kansas Board of Healing Arts (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 5
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 5
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Approved Hours: 5
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 5
Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.
