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The first two monographs for this course will be available in July 2006. We will publish and mail 2 monographs each month thereafter until course completion in December. The monographs average 30 pages and require 7 hours to complete. With the final group of monographs, registrants will receive the final examination and CEU registration form. To receive continuing education credit, registrants must return the answer sheet and CEU form within 6 weeks, and must score 70% or higher on the multiple-choice examination. Registrants who successfully complete the examination will receive a certificate recognizing the contact hours earned. Only the person named on the registration form may obtain the contact hours. No exceptions will be made.
This course presents a thorough review of advanced concepts of anatomy and biomechanics of each body region, application of specific tests and measurements, musculoskeletal pathology, and effective treatment strategies. Nationally and internationally recognized experts draw on their vast experience to share evidence-based techniques in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy evaluation, assessment, and intervention. The monographs cover the entire body from head to toe, namely from cervical spine and temporomandibular joint to the foot and ankle. The first monograph describes the complex and multifaceted process of clinical reasoning involved in physical therapy management utilizing current evidence. Each monograph concludes with case scenarios that require clinical problem solving and allow you to compare your answers with the experts' rationale. Take advantage of this great opportunity to enhance your background and sharpen your reasoning skills.
Upon completion of this course, the course participant will be able to understand the following as they relate to all aspects of physical therapy practice:
- Define clinical reasoning as conceptualized in contemporary allied health research and literature and explain how clinical reasoning is a necessary tool in the appropriate application of evidence to practice.
- Describe the clinically relevant anatomy, biomechanics, and pathomechanics of each region of the body.
- Identify the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and intervention for selected dysfunctions, disorders, injuries, and lesions for each region.
- Discuss the concept of differential physical therapy diagnosis and medical screening, including the presence of red or yellow flags and indications for referral to another health care provider.
- Identify medical diagnosis and the associated physical therapy diagnosis related to traumatic, arthritic, and surgical procedures.
- Identify and describe impairments and functional losses related to the given pathologies.
- Be able to choose appropriate research evidence-based and/or rationale-based therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation for patients based on findings from self-report measures, the history, and physical examination.
- Understand the role of clinical prediction rules in the development of classification-based treatment strategies.
- Understand the risks and benefits associated with physical therapy interventions directed at specific areas of the body.
- Compare and contrast rehabilitation progressions, prognosis, and outcomes for selected common pathologies for each area of the body.
- Discuss the indications and contraindications for general and joint specific mobilization techniques of each joint system.
- Distinguish between classification-based and traditional impairment-based diagnosis and treatment.
- Understand and apply the concept of regional interdependence with physical therapy interventions.
- Prepare a treatment program with progressions based on the principles of procedure and pathology modified rehabilitation of certain regions.
- Discuss the relationship between impairment findings and functional limitations to disabilities as a guideline for treatment interventions.
- Describe autonomous physical therapy practice in relationship to physical therapy patient management utilizing current evidence.
- Correctly answer and explain rationale for all questions presented with the case scenarios for each body region.
- Clinical Reasoning and Evidence-based Practice—Nicole Christensen, PT, MAppSc, OCS, FAAOMPT and Mark Jones, PT, MAppSc, MAPA, MMPA
- The Cervical Spine: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—Joshua A. Cleland, DPT, OCS; John D. Childs, PT, PhD, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT; and Alycia M. Markowski, PT, MPhySt, FAAOMPT
- The Thoracic Spine: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—William Egan, PT, OCS and Timothy W. Flynn, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
- The Shoulder: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—George J. Davies, DPT, MEd, PT, SCS, ATC, LAT, CSCS, FAPTA; Kevin Wilk, DPT; Todd Ellenbecker, MS, PT, SCS, OCS, CSCS; Tim Tyler, MS, PT, ATC; Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS; Bryan Heiderscheit, PhD, PT; Micheal A. Clark, DPT, MS, PT, PES; Rob Manske, MEd, MPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS; James W. Matheson, DPT, PT, SCS, CSCS; Daniel J.R. Kraushaar, MPT, CSCS; and Mike Mullaley, MS, PT
- The Elbow: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—Chris A. Sebelski, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
- The Wrist and Hand: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—Carolyn Wadsworth, PT, MS, OCS, CHT
- The Lumbar Spine: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—Julie M. Fritz, PT, PhD, ATC
- The Pelvis and Sacroiliac Joint: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—Michael T. Cibulka, PT, DPT, MHS, OCS
- The Hip: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—Phillip S. Sizer Jr, PT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
- The Knee: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—Tara Jo Manal, PT, OCS, SCS and Lynne Sturgill, PT, MHS, OCS
- The Foot and Ankle: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—Stephen F. Reischl, PT, DPT, OCS and Lisa M. Noceti-DeWit, PT, DPT, ATC
- The Temporomandibular Joint: Physical Therapy Patient Management Utilizing Current Evidence—Nancy Adachi, PT, BA; Mary Ann Wilmarth, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, MTC, Cert MDT; and Robert L. Merrill, DDS, MS
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