Soft Tissue Diagnosis: Functional Anatomy, Regional Examination, and Diagnostic Imaging
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Differentiate scleratomal, myofascial, capsular, and dermatomal pain patterns encountered during soft tissue evaluation. Describe how injury alters soft tissue structures and identify the pain characteristics unique to each tissue type. Explain the degenerative process of tendinosis and classify the three grades of ligament sprain injuries. Apply patient history-taking principles to identify complicating factors and mechanisms contributing to soft tissue injury. Describe the components of passive soft tissue examination including observation, palpation, and capsular pattern recognition. Demonstrate active examination techniques and apply the muscle strength grading scale from zero to five. Identify the bones, joints, and arches that comprise the functional anatomy of the foot. Describe the ligamentous and joint structures that stabilize the ankle during flexion and extension. Apply passive examination procedures to assess bony and soft tissue structures of the foot and ankle. Demonstrate active functional tests and orthopedic maneuvers used to evaluate foot and ankle pathology. Describe the bony, ligamentous, and meniscal anatomy contributing to knee stability and movement. Identify anatomical landmarks and soft tissue zones palpated during passive examination of the knee. Apply orthopedic tests such as Lachman's, McMurray's, and stress tests to evaluate knee ligament and meniscal integrity. Describe the trabecular, capsular, and ligamentous anatomy supporting hip joint function and fracture risk. Identify the flexor, extensor, abductor, and adductor muscle groups that produce hip movement.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Georgia Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Chiropractor
New Hampshire Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Chiropractor
North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Doctor of Chiropractic
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Apply gait observation and palpation techniques to identify hip pathology and pelvic instability.
Demonstrate active range of motion, resisted testing, and orthopedic tests used to evaluate hip dysfunction.
Explain the biomechanical role of vertebral curves, discs, and ligaments in lumbopelvic spine function.
Identify the ligamentous and muscular structures supporting the sacroiliac, sacrococcygeal, and pubic symphysis joints.
Apply static and motion palpation techniques to differentiate capsular, visceral, and ligamentous lumbopelvic pain.
Demonstrate orthopedic tests including Ely's, Gaenslen's, and FABERE to evaluate sacroiliac and lumbar pathology.
Apply muscle strength and neurological motor testing to evaluate lumbar nerve root and muscular function.
Describe the biomechanics of thoracic vertebral movement and rib cage motion during respiration.
Identify the chest, rib cage, and back muscles contributing to thoracic spine movement and breathing.
Apply passive and active examination procedures to evaluate the thoracic spine and rib cage.
Describe the joint structures and coupled movement patterns of the superior and inferior cervical segments.
Identify the anterior, posterior, and suboccipital ligaments and muscles supporting cervical spine function.
Apply bony and soft tissue palpation to identify anatomical landmarks and pathology in the cervical spine.
Demonstrate compression, distraction, and dermatome tests to evaluate cervical nerve root involvement.
Apply active range of motion and muscle strength testing to assess cervical motor and neurological function.
Describe the bony, muscular, and articular disc anatomy contributing to temporomandibular joint function.
Explain the mandibular and disc-condyle gait patterns and ligaments controlling TMJ movement.
Apply passive and active examination techniques to identify temporomandibular joint dysfunction and disc displacement.
Describe the bony, joint, and planar movements that contribute to shoulder function and vulnerability.
Identify the glenohumeral, coracohumeral, and acromioclavicular ligaments stabilizing the shoulder complex.
Apply observation, palpation, and passive examination techniques to evaluate shoulder soft tissue pathology.
Demonstrate active range of motion, isometric, and scapular tests to assess shoulder muscle and rotator cuff function.