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 7: SI Joint and Pelvic Pain covers:
- Chapter 6b: Orthopedic Reasoning- Sacroiliac Joint
- Chapter 14b: Orthopedic Reasoning- Pelvic Pain
- Chapter 5c: Orthopedic Pathology- Sacroiliac Joint
- Chapter 15c: Orthopedic Pathology- Pelvic Pain/Women's Heath
Diagnoses covered are:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Avulsion Fracture of the Ischial Tuberosity
- Avulsion of Hamstring from Ischial Tuberosity
- Coccyx Fracture
- Illiolumbar Ligament Strain
- Obturator Neuropathy
- Pudendal Neuralgia
- Sacroiliac Joint Pathology
- Female Incontinence
- Lymphedema
- Male Incontinence
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction (General)
- Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Dysfunction Related to Breast Cancer
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:
- Recognize the prevalence and prognosis of sacroiliac joint pathology
- Differentiate between the dermatomal distribution of peripheral nerves
- Recognize the importance of symptom descriptors in evaluating a patient
- Identify functional and activity participation limitations with SIJ pathology
- Identify biomechanical abnormalities in other regions that affect SIJ pathology
- Recognize the mechanisms of injury for pelvic pain
- Differentiate between the muscular causes of pelvic pain
- Identify what role a patient's previous medical history plays in the diagnosis of pelvic pain
- Recognize the common signs and symptoms of Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Identify the aggravating activities for a Coccyx Fracture
- Recognize the physical exam findings for an Illiolumbar Ligament Strain
- Identify the contributing factors for Lymphedema
- Identify the epidemiology and demographics for Male Incontinence
- Recognize the methods of rehabilitation commonly used to treat Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Recognize the signs and symptoms indicating referral to a physician in a patient with Dysfunction Related to Breast Cancer
Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:
A score of 70% or greater on the post-test