As the first point of contact for the patient’s pain, getting it right the first time is critical. In a world where many patients also suffer from chronic conditions – it is crucial that you have a comprehensive examination strategy.
With this in-depth training, you will be able to:
- Quickly identify the most probable cause
- Pinpoint the diagnosis and facilitate return to activity
- Determine if the patient is appropriate for therapy
- Identify red flags and when a referral is necessary
With special sections on headaches and acute vs chronic neck pain, this training provides the clinical pearls that help you to quickly identify the primary cause of dysfunction. Gain confidence in your evaluation strategies in this multi-faceted approach that considers every angle.
Differential Diagnosis of the Cervical Spine and Shoulder
Comprehensive Evaluation PrinciplesValued at $279.98 , yours today for only $199.99!
Plus, earn up to 7.75 CE hours! Click here for Credit details.
What You'll Learn:
Pre-Course Learning: A Guide to Differential Diagnosis
- Critical thinking and problem solving for complex musculoskeletal diagnoses
- Improved safety in patient care and confidence to recognize more serious underlying pathology
Differential Diagnosis of the Cervical Spine and Shoulder: Comprehensive Evaluation Principles
Expand Your Evaluation Skills
Evidence-Based Approach to Treating Pain, Stiffness and ROM Restrictions
- Common special tests of the shoulder and cervical spine
- Impingement syndrome test
- Drop arm test
- Apprehension test
- O’Brien's test
- Thoracic outlet syndrome test
- And more!
- Questionnaires for subjective assessment
- Identify referred pain patterns from non-MSK origin
- Understanding non-MSK causes and customized approaches for each
- Pulmonary
- Post-laparoscopic pain
- UE DVT
- GI
- Vascular
- Liver and biliary
- Oncologic
- Gynecologic
- Recognizing red (and yellow) flags of lower quadrant pain
- Concise guide for physician or ER referral
Pain and Most Common MSK Diagnoses by Region
Shoulder
- Adhesive capsulitis
- Subacromial bursitis
- Dislocation of the shoulder
- Rotator cuff tendonitis
- Labral injuries
Cervical Spine
- Whiplash
- Spondylosis
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Cervical myelopathy
- Headaches
- OA C-spine
- Dizziness
- Non-surgical techniques to manage pain
- Strategies to improve poor posture in the age of devices
Meet Your Expert:
Dr. Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, has an extensive physical therapy career that spans over 20 years through the UK, the USA, and the Middle East. She has worked in NHS (National Health Service), American health care providing PT services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facilities, home healthcare and outpatient clinics. She has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed a physical therapy department as a department head in a premier private hospital in Oman. Rina is a member of the APTA, HCPC-UK and OAP-Oman.
Click here for information about Rina Pandya
Click here for information about Rina Pandya
Differential Diagnosis of the Cervical Spine and Shoulder
Comprehensive Evaluation Principles
Valued at $279.98 , yours today for only $199.99!
Comprehensive Evaluation Principles
Valued at $279.98 , yours today for only $199.99!
With subtle clues often lurking in the periphery, you need a comprehensive evaluation strategy that eliminates the guess work. This is a must-attend course for therapists that will save time and resources for you and your patients!
The Next Steps in Advancing Your Practice
Watch your email for your order confirmation and get instant access to all content within the course portal. Click here for course objectives and outline.
Review the material at your own pace and at your convenience! You will have unlimited access to all course videos and materials online forever. Plus, use the PESI mobile app to access the course content on your phone or tablet. Choose video or audio-only versions of online courses from the world’s best instructors, and complete your CE requirements anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
Instantly collaborate with other professionals on the course materials through interactive message boards. You'll be part of a community of hundreds of practitioners, providing valuable opportunities to share insight and experiences and to build your professional network.
Complete your online CE tests and earn up to 7.75 CE hours! Click here for Credit details and credit details specific to your profession.
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Differential Diagnosis of the Cervical Spine and Shoulder
Comprehensive Evaluation Principles
Valued at $279.98 , yours today for only $199.99!
Comprehensive Evaluation Principles
Valued at $279.98 , yours today for only $199.99!
Plus, earn up to 7.75 CE hours! Click here for Credit details.