PTH 6534 Differential Diagnosis and Ima
Differential Diagnosis and Imaging (3). This course will introduce the principles, concepts and process of a core physical therapy history/physical examination. Didactical training will include evaluation, assessment, special orthopedic assessment tests/special PNS assessment tests including sensitivity and specificity ratings, diagnostic accuracy, differential diagnosis, prognosis, laboratory profiles, imaging studies and clinical decision-making skills primarily for the orthopedic patient population associated with a primary access physical therapy practice. In addition, relevant pathology will be presented. Gross visceral examination will be introduced. Finally, patient-therapist interaction regarding clinical management, education of the patient/family and dissemination of findings and referral protocols will be discussed.