Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Diagnosis (OCS Field Guide)
Presented by David Smelser and Austin Kercheville
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This course discusses the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and diagnosis of midportion Achilles tendinopathy. The course is focused on the 2018 clinical practice guideline, but it also draws from other sources to provide a more complete picture of the condition. While this course aims to assist examinees in preparation for a board certification exam, all providers who treat midportion Achilles tendinopathy will benefit from the discussion.
Learning Objectives
- Determine which risk factors are likely to contribute to the development of midportion Achilles tendinopathy
- Choose the most effective clinical tests for ruling in and ruling out midportion Achilles tendinopathy
- Use outcome measures to determine whether patients have made clinically significant progress
Meet your instructors
David Smelser
Dr. Smelser is a clinical assistant professor at Georgia State University where he teaches in the musculoskeletal and clinical reasoning series of courses. He also produces and cohosts the leading OCS-prep podcast, OCS Field Guide. David continues to treat patients with orthopedic and vestibular impairments in a…
Austin Kercheville
Dr. Kercheville received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He practices as a part of an interdisciplinary team focused on helping individuals with chronic pain improve health and maximize function. Dr. Kercheville also mentors aspiring clinical specialists, leads study…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy Diagnosis (OCS Field Guide)
In this episode, David Smelser, PT, DPT, and Austin Kercheville, PT, DPT, explore common risk factors, reliable clinical tests, and outcome measures to assess patient progress. The conversation is based on the 2018 clinical practice guideline but incorporates additional research to offer a comprehensive understanding of the condition. It is ideal for clinicians preparing for board certification or those treating midportion Achilles tendinopathy in outpatient settings.
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