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Clinical Assessment of the Trunk & Lower Limb

Clinical Assessment of the Trunk & Lower Limb

Discover how to perform a wide range of orthopedic tests and clinical assessments for the trunk and lower limbs.

Language English
Duration 5 h
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Description

The Clinical Assessment of the Trunk & Lower Limb Certificate Program provides practitioners with a detailed understanding of how to perform comprehensive clinical assessments of the trunk and lower limb.

Discover how to examine posture, range of motion, and other pertinent orthopedic tests to identify common conditions of the trunk and lower limb.

This program takes a deep dive into the intricate clinical assessments essential for massage therapists to differentiate various conditions of the thoracic and lumbar spine, hip and SI joint, knee, ankle, and foot.

By becoming knowledgeable on a wide range of orthopedic tests and assessments, therapists can ensure that they can perform a detailed and accurate clinical assessment before beginning a massage therapy treatment. A comprehensive clinical assessment is essential for enabling a therapist to create an appropriate treatment plan and, thereby, improve treatment outcomes.

Outcomes & Objectives

Learning outcomes are high-level results that can be achieved by taking the course.
Explore postural assessment of the spine, hips, and lower limbs.
Understand how to conduct Active Free (AF), Passive Relaxed (PR), and Resisted Isometric (RI) Range of Motion assessment of the thoracolumbar spine, SI joint, hips, and lower limb.
Discover common pathologies, range of motion presentation, and orthopedic tests that can be performed to rule in/out common conditions in the trunk and lower limb.

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Clinical Assessment of the Trunk & Lower Limb

CA$99.99

Program includes:
  • Clinical Assessment of the Thoracic & Lumbar Spine

    Explore orthopedic tests and clinical assessments for the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine.

  • Clinical Assessment of the Hip & Sacroiliac Region

    Explore orthopedic tests and clinical assessments for the hip and sacroiliac joints.

  • Clinical Assessment of the Knee, Ankle & Foot

    Explore orthopedic tests and clinical assessments for the knee, ankle, and foot.

  • Clinical Assessment: Neurological Testing

    Explore neurological testing and how to assess dermatomes, myotomes, and deep tendon reflexes (DTRs).