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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Lorie Schleck, PT

Differential Diagnosis for Headaches and Cervical Spine Pain

Differential Diagnosis for Headaches and Cervical Spine Pain

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

When evaluating head and neck pain in physical therapy, we must recognize that many conditions share similar signs and symptoms. This course presents information to help the evaluating clinician determine when a client’s symptoms may be the result of systemic or viscerogenic causes and when referral to another healthcare provider is indicated. In addition, this course presents a framework for differentiating and assigning the appropriate diagnosis for neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal conditions. 

Full Course Description
When evaluating head and neck pain in physical therapy, we must recognize that many conditions share similar signs and symptoms. This course presents information to help the evaluating clinician determine when a client’s symptoms may be the result of systemic or viscerogenic causes and when referral to another healthcare provider is indicated. In addition, this course presents a framework for differentiating and assigning the appropriate diagnosis for neuromuscular and/or musculoskeletal conditions. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills of physical therapists in differential diagnosis of headache and neck pain..  

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Describe the fundamental role of differential diagnosis in the practice of physical therapy. 
  • Describe red flag and yellow flag conditions for headache and cervical spine conditions. 
  • Describe important subjective, objective, and physical examination findings to consider when accurately diagnosing headache and cervical spine problems. 
  • Outline potential viscerogenic and systemic origins of head and neck pain. 
  • Outline the subjective, objective, and physical findings that are important in confirm a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal source of a patient’s problem 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to improve the knowledge and skills of physical therapists in differential diagnosis of headache and neck pain..  

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Describe the fundamental role of differential diagnosis in the practice of physical therapy. 
  • Describe red flag and yellow flag conditions for headache and cervical spine conditions. 
  • Describe important subjective, objective, and physical examination findings to consider when accurately diagnosing headache and cervical spine problems. 
  • Outline potential viscerogenic and systemic origins of head and neck pain. 
  • Outline the subjective, objective, and physical findings that are important in confirm a neuromuscular or musculoskeletal source of a patient’s problem 

Disclosures:

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Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – ​​​​​​​​​Lorie Schleck is employed and receives a salary. She received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT COURSE

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Physical Therapist

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – ​​​​​​​​​Lorie Schleck is employed and receives a salary. She received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course. 

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.