Orthopedic Assessment of the Extremities

Course overview

This postgraduate course provides chiropractors with an advanced, clinically focused review of orthopedic assessment techniques for the upper and lower extremities. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based evaluation, differential diagnosis, and integration of orthopedic testing with imaging, neurological assessment, and chiropractic management strategies. Participants will develop refined skills to identify common and complex musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot. A special focus will be placed on recognizing red flags, referral criteria, and the role of chiropractic in multidisciplinary patient care.