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Orthopedic Physical Assessment- Module 2: Lumbar Spine

Product #
1110AT
Type
ATC/LAT
Hours
10
Approval Status

Course Description:

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

ATC State Approvals

OT State Approvals

Alabama
Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Alaska
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Arizona
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Arkansas
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California
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Colorado
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Connecticut
Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Delaware
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
District of Columbia
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Florida
Florida Approved Online Interactive Via Live Chat
Georgia
Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Hawaii
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Idaho
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Illinois
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Indiana
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Iowa
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Kansas
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Kentucky
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Louisiana
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Maine
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Michigan
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Minnesota
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Mississippi
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Missouri
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Montana
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Nebraska
Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Nevada
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New Hampshire
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
New Jersey
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New Mexico
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New York
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North Carolina
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North Dakota
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
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Oregon
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Pennsylvania
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Rhode Island
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South Carolina
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
South Dakota
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Tennessee
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Texas
AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Utah
Board Accepted, AOTA Approved Provider & Satisfies NBCOT Requirements
Vermont
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Virginia
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Washington
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West Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Wyoming
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PT State Approvals

Alabama
Board Accepted/Approved
Alaska
Approved
Arizona
Approved Category A
Arkansas
Arkansas PT Board Approved
California
Approved
Colorado
Approved- Meets CO DORA for Category 1
Connecticut
Board Accepted/Approved
Delaware
Approved
District of Columbia
Approved
Florida
Florida Approved for Online/Home Study
Georgia
Approved
Hawaii
Approved
Illinois
Illinois Approved Provider (#216.000250)
Indiana
Approved-Category 1
Iowa
Board Accepted/Approved
Kansas
Board Accepted/Approved
Maine
No State Requirements
Massachusetts
Approved
Michigan
Approved (Activity Code 1)
Mississippi
Approved
Missouri
Approved
Montana
Approved Category A
Nebraska
Board Accepted/Approved
New Hampshire
Board Accepted/Approved
New York
Approved Provider
North Carolina
Approved
North Dakota
Board Accepted/Approved
Oklahoma
Approved- Oklahoma Medical Board Via CE Broker
Oregon
Approved
Pennsylvania
Approved - (10GEN or 10DA)
Rhode Island
Approved
South Carolina
Board Accepted/Approved
South Dakota
No State Requirements
Tennessee
Board Accepted/Approved-Class 1
Texas
TPTA Approved/Accredited Provider # 2501036TX
Utah
Board Accepted/Approved
Vermont
Approved
Virginia
Approved-Type 1
Washington
Board Accepted/Approved
Wisconsin
Approved
Wyoming
Board Accepted/Approved