Regional Review of Musculoskeletal Systems: Chest and Thoracic Spine
Presented by Michael Fink
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Through a lecture and demonstration format, this course will offer a comprehensive look at common musculoskeletal pathologies concerning the chest and thoracic spine. It will introduce evidence and procedures integral to making sound judgments as it relates to medical screening and differential diagnosis within the patient/client management model. It will describe how medical, orthopedic, and neurological problems may be interrelated thus making differential diagnosis of neuromusculoskeletal signs and symptoms difficult. The intent of this course is not to train participants to make a medical diagnosis but rather to be able to recognize when physical therapy is indicated, contraindicated, and when a referral to other health care personnel is needed. Medical Screening and differential diagnosis are essential components in autonomous practice and is within the scope of the physical therapy profession. Possessing good clinical evaluative skills is a critical part of the process for effective differential diagnosis and subsequent management of the “treat versus refer” dilemma.
* This course was previously included in a larger 2-course Medical Screening series on MedBridge. If you have taken one of these two courses previously, the material has already been covered.
Meet your instructor
Michael Fink
Dr. Michael Fink is a former Air Force physical therapist that is dual board-certified in Orthopedics and Sports. He is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of PT at Lebanon Valley College, national lecturer, published researcher, and winner of numerous PT awards. Dr. Fink teaches differential diagnosis, manual…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Chest and Breast
Identify common musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal pathology in the Chest and Breast region. Review common signs & symptoms of select pathologies within each system. Highlight select CPRs, risk factors, and associated diagnostic accuracy statistics to aid in differential diagnosis. Identify situations that require a urgent medical referral.
2. Rib and Thoracic Spine
Identify common musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal pathology in the Ribs and Thoracic Spine region. Review common signs & symptoms of select pathologies within each system. Highlight select predictor variables, interview questions, and risk factors to aid in differential diagnosis. Identify situations that require a urgent medical referral.