Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis Course Series
How is the pediatric athlete different from the older, or skeletally mature, athlete? Over three of the last four decades, sports injuries in adolescent youth have skyrocketed. Over a quarter of all childhood injuries are due to sports. In Part One of this two-part series on pediatric upper extremity injuries, Dr. Michael Fink presents the most common upper extremity injuries that affect young, skeletally immature athletes. Participants will learn preventative measures they can use to help pediatric athletes avoid upper extremity injuries. Dr. Fink provides a detailed examination of shoulder girdle injuries, Little League Shoulder, and Pitching Guidelines for pediatric athletes. By the end of this course, participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of select assessment and rehabilitation techniques for these conditions. Learn more
How is the pediatric athlete different from the older, or skeletally mature, athlete? Over the last three of the four decades, sports injuries in adolescent youth have skyrocketed. Over a quarter of all childhood injuries are due to sports. In Part Two of this two-part series on pediatric upper extremity injuries in sports, participants will learn to identify common pathologies affecting the elbow complex and wrist, hand injuries, and general ligamentous laxity in pediatric athletes. Dr. Michael Fink demonstrates assessment and treatment techniques of these pathologies with a young throwing athlete. Upon completion of this course, participants will have knowledge of select assessment and rehab techniques for these conditions. Learn more
NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.
Through a lecture and demonstration format, this course will offer a comprehensive look at common musculoskeletal pathologies concerning the hip, groin, and lower extremity. 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. Learn more
NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.
Medical Screening and Clinical Decision Making offers a comprehensive look at common musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal pathologies. 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. Learn more
NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.
This review of the Integumentary, Hematologic, Cardiovascular and Pulmonary systems will offer a comprehensive look at common non-musculoskeletal pathologies. 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. Learn more
NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.
This course review will offer a comprehensive look at common non-musculoskeletal pathologies concerning the gastrointestinal, hepatic, biliary, and urogenital systems. 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. Learn more
NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.
This course will offer a comprehensive look at common non-musculoskeletal pathologies. 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. Learn more
NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.
Through a lecture and demonstration format, this course will offer a comprehensive look at common musculoskeletal pathologies concerning the head, neck, and cervical 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. Learn more
NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.
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. Learn more
NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.
Through a lecture and case-based format, this course will offer a comprehensive look at common musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal pathologies concerning the shoulder and upper extremity. 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. Learn more
NOTE: This course is part of a nine course series by Michael Fink on Medical Screening and Differential Diagnosis*.
Through a lecture and case-based format, this course will offer a comprehensive look at common musculoskeletal pathologies concerning the lumbar spine, abdomen, and pelvis. 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. Learn more
