Have you ever heard popping, clicking, cracking, and grinding sounds in your or your students' knees and hips? If your students are experiencing this, they'll likely look to you for more information or to tell them whether it's a problem or not. This episode explains what crepitus is; I'll explain the anatomy of the hip and knee, break down the three main sources of joint sounds, and I'll give you clear, scope-of-practice-appropriate language for responding when a student asks you about it.

• What Is Crepitus?
• The Three Main Sources of Joint Sounds
• The Hip Anatomy
• The Knee Anatomy
• Your Scope: Always Refer for Diagnosis
• Why Your Response Matters

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