Management of Common Conditions 271

Course overview

Hour 1 *List the relevant indications to assess for imbalance in cross-crawl patterning. *Describe testing procedures to determine specific cross-crawl pattern imbalances. *Describe testing procedures to assess for signs of dysautonomia. *Assess patients for cranial and spinal nerve involvement and refer as appropriate Hour 2 *Perform seated functional range of motion testing with segmental and curve analysis. *Perform standing functional range of motion testing with segmental and curve analysis. *Describe considerations that required modification to common orthopedic tests *List the orthopedic exam procedures specifically relevant to Fascial Kinetic Chain tension. Hour 3 *Describe clinical considerations in terms of safety of providing care (knowing when to adjust and when NOT to adjust). *Define what is "primary" (including considerations of "cause" as well as "least stressful point of access" to determine what to adjust or otherwise apply therapeutic input). *Recognize patterns of and describe gestalt clinical interpretation for different conditions *Describe patterns of peripheral nerve interference found through synthesis of clinical history and exam procedures. Hour 4 *Summarize the concept of an initial Therapeutic Trial of care, including reasoning behind it and how to complete this extension of initial assessment in order to customize patient care. *Describe considerations for technique selection (including where to start, how intensely to adjust, and how to adjust). *Explain reasoning behind initial frequency of care, and how/when/why to modify this frequency. *Describe the considerations for projecting response to care and prognosis. *Summarize guidelines for patient home care recommendations, including considerations for movement and rest, ergonomics, nutrition, and referrals when appropriate.