Course Description:

This course is derived from the textbook by Jeffrey Placzek, MD, PT and David Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS. This textbook is part of the popular Secrets series. It presents physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology. The text features concise information that includes tips, and memory “secrets”. Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topics discussed. The information is interesting, entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date.

Module 4: Special Topics 1-covers chapters 11 through 23.

Chapter 11: Stretching
Chapter 12: Manual Therapy
Chapter 13: Massage and Soft Tissue Mobilization
Chapter 14: Spinal Traction
Chapter 15: Normal and Pathologic Gait
Chapter 16: Pharmacology in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Chapter 17: Evaluation of Medical Laboratory Tests
Chapter 18: Nerve Conduction Studies and Needle Eletromyography
Chapter 19: Orthopedic Neurology
Chapter 20: Clinical Research and Data Analysis
Chapter 21: Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 22: Sports Medicine and Concussion Management
Chapter 23: Differential Diagnosis and Clinical Reasoning