What You Need to Know: Orthopedic Reasoning/Pathology/Rehab- Module 12: Foundational Science

Course Description:

This course utilizes the text: Orthopedic Clinical Advisor by Derrick Sueki, PT, DPT, GCPT, OCS and Jacklyn Brechter, PhD, PT.  This course will help you access the information you need to confidently handle multiple orthopedic conditions.  Essential clinical reference information provides up-to-date diagnostic and therapeutic information on common conditions in a bulleted, quick-reference format ideal for both students and practitioners. Content is written entirely by orthopedic therapists and is logically organized to promote accurate, efficient differential diagnosis and intervention. 

Module 12: Foundational Science:

• Chapter 1a: Foundational Knowledge- Tissue Injury and Healing
• Chapter 2a: Foundational Knowledge- Pain Mechanisms
• Chapter 1b: Orthopedic Reasoning- Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making in Orthopedic Rehabilitation
• Chapter 17b: Orthopedic Reasoning- Red Flags and Non-musculoskeletal Pain 

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. Differentiate between the characteristics of tendon and ligament
2. Identify the most common mechanisms of tendon rupture
3. Recognize how cartilage injuries are classified
4. Differentiate between types of pain and their potential source
5. Identify the stages of tissue healing
6. Differentiate between the types of clinical reasoning strategies
7. Identify the location/behavior/associated signs of  types of cardiovascular pain
8. Recognize the source of pain and its subsequent pain descriptors
9. Differentiate between abdominal/reproductive/urological pain referral sites
10. Recognize Red Flag Symptoms that warrant referral to a medical physician 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test