DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS MODULE 1 - PT

Course overview

Following the standards for competency established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) related to conducting a screening examination, ¿Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists¿ gives you a consistent way to screen for systemic diseases and medical conditions that can mimic neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. This comprehensive text centers on a 5-step screening model that covers past medical history, risk factor assessment, clinical presentation, associated signs and symptoms, and review of symptoms for each client. Course Outline: Chapter 1: Introduction to Screening for Referral in Physical Therapy Chapter 3: Pain Types and Viscerogenic Pain Patterns Chapter 4: Physical Assessment as a Screening Tool