MANAGEMENT OF COMMON CONDITIONS 216

Course overview

Hour 1 *Describe techniques and principles of examination for peripheral joints. *Identify important surface anatomy of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. *Identify normal range of motion of the joints of the upper extremity. *Describe how to perform an examination of the upper extremity. *Recognize common musculoskeletal abnormalities. Hour 2 *Outline special maneuvers for the evaluation of carpal tunnel syndrome. *Outline special maneuvers for the evaluation of shoulder impingement syndrome. *Identify important landmarks necessary for the exam of lower extremities. *Describe the physical examination technique for the lower extremities. *Interpret normal findings, including range of motion of the hip, knee and ankle. *Recognize some common abnormal findings through physical examination. *Describe some special maneuvers for examination of the hip, knee and ankle. Hour 3 *Outline special maneuvers for the evaluation of knee instability. *Outline special maneuvers for the evaluation of an inversion ankle sprain. *Distinguish the differences between anterior interosseous membrane syndrome and tibial stress fracture. *Design a treatment plan for acute patients with myofascial dysfunction for the upper and lower extremities.