DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS MODULE 3 - 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 16: Screening the Lower Quadrant: Buttock, Hip, Groin, Thigh, and Leg Chapter 17: Screening the Chest, Breast, and Ribs Chapter 18: Screening the Shoulder and Upper Extremity