What You Need to Know: Orthopedic Reasoning/Pathology/Rehab- Module 8: Hip & Thigh/Nerves

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 8: Hip & Thigh/Nerves covers:

• Chapter 11b: Orthopedic Reasoning- Hip and Thigh
• Chapter 10c: Orthopedic Pathology- Hip and Thigh
• Chapter 15b: Orthopedic Reasoning- Nerve
• Chapter 7d: Rehab & Common Questions- Nerve 

Diagnoses covered are:

• Adductor Tendinopathy
• Avascular Necrosis
• Femoral Stress Fracture
• Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
• Hamstring Strain and Tendinopathy
• Hernias
• Hip Flexor and Adductor Muscle Strain
• Illiotibial Band Friction Syndrome
• Ischiogluteal Bursitis
• Labral Tears
• Osteitis Pubis
• Osteoarthritis of the Hip
• Piriformis Syndrome
• Posterior Thigh Compartment Syndrome
• Pubic Ramus Stress Fracture
• Quadriceps Contusion
• Quadriceps Strain
• Snapping Hip Syndrome 

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 prevalence of hip fractures
2. Differentiate between hip and thigh symptom descriptors
3. Recognize hip and thigh functional and activity participation limitations
4. Identify the differential diagnoses for Avascular Necrosis
5. Recognize the common signs and symptoms for Femoral Stress Fracture
6. Recognize the epidemiology and demographics for Greater Trochanteric Bursitis
7. Differentiate between the mechanisms of injury for Hernias
8. Recognize the physical examination findings for Illiotibial Band Friction Syndrome
9. Identify the surgical outcomes for Labral Tears
10. Recognize the physical examination findings for Osteoarthritis of the Hip
11. Identify the differential diagnoses for a Pubic Ramus Stress Fracture
12. Identify the contributing factors for Snapping Hip Syndrome
13. Recognize the prevalence of nerve pathologies
14. Identify the referral of symptoms for peripheral nerves
15. Recognize the role acuteness or chronicity plays in rehabilitating a patient with nerve pain 

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

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