Orthopedic Physical Assessment- Module 4: Pelvis and Hip

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 4: Pelvis and Hip covers chapters 10 and 11 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 pelvis 2.Identify pelvic motions with lumbar spine movement 3.Recognize common stress tests (passive movements) of the sacroiliac joints 4.Recognize common pelvic tests for neurological involvement 5.Differentiate between tests for sacroiliac joint involvement 6.Differentiate between peripheral nerve injuries about the pelvis 7.Identify the muscles and referral of pain to the pelvic area 8.Recognize the differential diagnosis between ankylosing spondylitis and sacroiliac arthritis 9.Identify the applied anatomy and common forces of the hip 10.Recognize diagnostic clues in hip pain 11.List active movements/measurements of the hip 12.Identify the range of motion necessary at the hip for selected activities 13.Recognize a method of grading functional assessment of the hip with daily activities 14.Differentiate between tests for hip pathology 15.Identify tests for leg length discrepancy 16.Recognize the mean angle of the femoral neck shaft in different age groups and it's importance 17.Differentiate between tests for muscle tightness or pathology 18.Identify the pain referral pattern of the hip musculature 19.Recognize radiographic signs of a slipped capital femoral epiphysis 20.Recognize the differential diagnosis of slipped capital femoral epiphysis and ischial bursitis Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: A score of 70% or greater on the post-test