A Therapist’s Guide to Ankle and Foot Differential Diagnosis
Course: #4900Level: Advanced 3 Hours 2437 Reviews
This course has been meticulously crafted to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to recognize red flags and proficiently evaluate both musculoskeletal and systemic issues pertaining to the ankle-foot joint. Through comprehensive instruction, participants will gain insight into diverse evaluation methodologies and will be empowered to apply these techniques in clinical settings to identify and assess injuries within this anatomical region accurately.
On Demand
Course Type: Recorded Webinar
CEUs/Hours Offered: AK/3.0; AL/3.0; AR/3.0; AZ/3.0; BOC/3.0; CA/3.0; CO/3.0; CT/3.0; DC/3.0; DE/3.0; FL/3.0; GA/3.0; HI/3.0; IA/3.0; IACET/0.3; ID/3.0; IL/3.0; IN/3.0; KS/3.0; LA/3.0; MA/3.0; MD/0.3; ME/3.0; MI/3.0; MN/3.0; MO/3.0; MS/3.0; MT/3.0; NC/3.0; ND/3.0; NE/3.0; NH/3.0; NJ/3.0; NM/3.0; NV/0.3; NY/3.0; OH/3.0; OK/3.0; OR/3.0; PA/3.0; RI/3.0; SC/3.0; SD/3.0; TN/3.0; TX/3.0; UT/3.0; VA/3.0; VT/3.0; WA/3.0; WI/3.0; WV/3.0; WY/3.0
Course Preview
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify three red flags related to potential serious pathologies affecting the ankle-foot joint to triage patients for physician referral based on the severity of the presenting condition.
- After this course, participants will be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge regarding three distinct musculoskeletal differential diagnoses pertaining to the ankle-foot joint, enabling accurate assessment and effective treatment planning.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate at least three systemic differential diagnoses associated with the ankle-foot joint, fostering the ability to discern complex pathologies and devise tailored treatment plans accordingly.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the most current clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies in the implementation of ankle and foot rehabilitation, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through the application of cutting-edge methodologies and interventions.
Course created on April 17, 2024
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Background, review of learning outcomes |
| 5-35 Minutes | Review of the anatomy of the ankle and foot |
| 35-60 Minutes | Red flags, Physician referral criteria |
| 60-95 Minutes | Systemic differential diagnosis |
| 95-115 Minutes | Musculoskeletal differential diagnosis |
| 115-145 Minutes | Musculoskeletal examination of special conditions |
| 145-165 Minutes | Latest clinical practice guideline for chronic ankle Instability |
| 165-180 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Reviews
2437 ReviewsPresented By
Rina Pandya
PT, DPT, PGCert LTHE, AFHEA
Dr. Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, has an extensive physical therapy career that spans over 20 years, through the UK, the USA, and the Middle East. She has worked in NHS (National Health Service), American health care providing PT services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare, and outpatient clinic. In addition to being a clinician, she has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed a Physical Therapy department as Department Head in a premier private hospital in Oman. Currently, Dr. Rina is a senior lecturer of physiotherapy (musculoskeletal physiotherapy) at the University of West England, Bristol, UK, and an author of a pocket book series titled Orthopedic Assessments Made Easy.
Rina graduated from Manipal University, India, in 2000, as well as the University of Michigan, in 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Rina has been awarded a postgraduate certificate in learning and teaching in higher education (PGCert LTHE) and is an associate fellow in higher education (AFHEA). She is also a member of the APTA, HCPC-UK, and OAP-Oman.
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Non-financial: Rina Pandya has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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