Orthopedic Physical Assessment- Module 2: Lumbar Spine
Tracking # 20-583730
$120.00
Course overview
This course utilizes the text from Orthopedic Physical Assessment, by David J. Magee, PhD, BPT. The author offers a systematic approach to performing a neuromusculoskeletal assessment with rationales for various aspects of the assessment. This comprehensive course is complete with extensive use of tables, full color pictures of special tests, reliability and validity of many of the special tests, and radiographic highlights. Module 2: Lumbar Spine covers chapter 9 Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers. Educational Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None Course Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1.Recognize the applied anatomy of the lumbar spine 2.Identify components of a thorough differential patient history 3.Recognize common patterns of back pain 4.Recognize the differential diagnosis of mechanical low back pain 5.Identify important patient body observations during examination 6.Recognize normal movements and end feels of the lumbar spine 7.Identify special tests for the abdominal musculature 8.List the myotomes of the lumbar spine and lower limb 9.Recognize the components of Wadell's tests for organic and nonorganic back pain 10.Recognize the proper procedures for performing special tests for neurological dysfunction 11.Differentiate between the modifications of the Straight Leg Raising Test 12.Recognize the proper procedures for performing special tests for lumbar instability 13.Recognize the proper procedures for performing special tests for joint dysfunction 14.Differentiate between tests for muscle tightness, muscle dysfunction, and intermittent claudication 15.Recognize the proper procedures for performing special tests for malingering 16.Identify special tests for reflexes and cutaneous distribution 17.Differentiate between peripheral nerve lesions by location 18.Recognize common observations on plain film radiography 19.Recognize common observations on bone scans 20.Recognize the differential diagnosis of lumbar strain and posterolateral lumbar disc herniation Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the post-test
Subject areas
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