Video

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

Screening the Neck and Back
Cervical Spine History

Neck Disability Index
The Patient-Specific Functional Scale- (PSFS)
Cervical Pain

Clinical Signs and Symptoms: Upper Cervical Ligamentous Instability
Cervical symptoms: Red Flags
Cervical Examination
ROM testing
Tests

Sensitivity
Specificity
Cervical Clearing Test

Cervical Rotation
Spurling's
Cervical Distraction Test
ULTT – Median

Cluster for Cervical Radiculopathy

Thoracic Spine
Thoracic Spine History

Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS)

Thoracic Spine Examination

Kern’s sign
Murphy’s

Thoracic Spine Tests

Thoracic Clearing Test
Forward Bend Test
Passive Neck Flexion Test
Thoracic Compression Test
Thoracic Distraction Test
Thoracic Foraminal Closure Test

Thoracic Spine Red Flags
Low Back Pain
Diagnostic Interview
Medications
Lumbar History

Oswestry Disability Index
Back Pain Functional Scale

Lumbar Spine Examination
SLR Modifications
AROM of Lumbar Spine
Clearing Lumbar Spine
Other Lumbar Tests

Lumbar instability

Prone segmental instability test

Muscle tightness

SLR
Ober test
Thomas test

Passive Lumbar Extension Test – (PLE)

Clinical Non MSK Presentation
Case Study

Hour 2

Screening of Sacrum, Sacroiliac and Pelvis
Sacrum and SI Joint
SI Movement Tests
SI Provocation Tests

Distraction Test
Compression Test
Gaenslen’s Test
Sacral Thrust Test
Thigh Thrust

Diagnostic Value
Sacroiliac Joint Pain Pattern
Red Flags Sacral Pain
Questions for Sacral Pain
Coccygodynia
Pelvic Pain
Red Flags Associated with Pelvic Pain or Symptoms
Questions for Pelvic Pain
Physician Referral
Case Study

Hour 3

Screening of the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin & Thigh
Hip Pain Pattern
Causes of Hip Pain

Neuromusculoskeletal
Systemic/Medical Conditions

Lower quadrant history
Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS)
Lower Quadrant Examination

Muscle length tests
FABER test
Log roll test
FADIR Impingement Test
Scour Test

Sign of the Buttock
Characteristic Hip Symptoms
Causes of Groin Pain

Systemic
Neuromusculoskeletal

Causes of Thigh Pain

Neuromusculoskeletal
Systemic

Referred Lower Quadrant Pain Pattern
Symptoms and Differentiation of Leg Pain
Trauma as a Cause of Hip, Groin, or Lower Quadrant Pain
Clinical Signs and Symptoms: Stress Reaction/Stress Fracture
Causes of Sciatica
Guidelines for Immediate Medical Attention
Guidelines for Physician Referral
Case Study

Authors

Suzanne Tinsley, PhD, PT, NCS

Marie Vazquez Morgan, Ph.D, PT

Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy: Upper Extremity and Lower Quadrant

Name: Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy: Upper Extremity and Lower Quadrant
Brand: homeceuconnection
SKU: HCEU-ITEM-5113-VC
Price: 49.0 USD
Availability: InStock

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate

Video

Delivery Type

Online Mail

Product variants

Select State

Select Discipline

$49

Description:

As the profession of Physical Therapy has progressed, the importance of differential diagnosis and medical screening has increased, especially with the mandate of autonomous practice. This seminar will give the clinician the ability to screen the multiple body organ systems for diseases and syndromes that are not of musculoskeletal origin. The seminar further addresses effective mechanisms that result in client referrals to appropriate health care practitioners. Through lectures and case studies, the therapist will be able to determine the best course of action with a patient utilizing the best available assessment tools and measures and evidence-based practice to determine diagnosis, need for referral, or method of treatment.

This seminar-on-demand is 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Full Course Description

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional on screening the multiple body organ systems for diseases and syndromes.

Professional Objectives:

Recognize how to apply the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as it relates to clinical decision making in primary care physical therapy by applying optimal diagnostic standards to the clinical decision making process.
Recognize and utilize questions during the examination/re-examination and intervention phases of treatment to facilitate making an accurate differential diagnosis.
Distinguish between the presentation of clinical signs and symptoms associated with selected medical diagnoses to facilitate making a differential diagnosis.
Identify available medical information as a basis for making appropriate referrals to physicians, certified clinical specialists, or other health care professionals.
Recognize client signs and symptoms that require immediate and/or emergency medical attention and make appropriate referrals.

Criteria for Completion:

A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course is intended to instruct the professional on screening the multiple body organ systems for diseases and syndromes.

Professional Objectives:

Recognize how to apply the principles of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) as it relates to clinical decision making in primary care physical therapy by applying optimal diagnostic standards to the clinical decision making process.
Recognize and utilize questions during the examination/re-examination and intervention phases of treatment to facilitate making an accurate differential diagnosis.
Distinguish between the presentation of clinical signs and symptoms associated with selected medical diagnoses to facilitate making a differential diagnosis.
Identify available medical information as a basis for making appropriate referrals to physicians, certified clinical specialists, or other health care professionals.
Recognize client signs and symptoms that require immediate and/or emergency medical attention and make appropriate referrals.

Criteria for Completion:

A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved.

Disclosures:

Contact Hours: 3

Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, and Occupational Therapist Assistant

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Course Type: Seminar-on-demand

The course materials for this webinar are available in our online format.

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial –Suzanne Tinsley is employed by Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Financial –Marie Vazquez Morgan is employed at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.
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.