Primary Care PT: Neurological Examination
Presented by Seth Peterson and John Heick
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This evidence-based course will expand your understanding of the evaluation of the primary care patient who presents with a potential neurologic condition and implementation of an oculomotor exam. Concentration will be placed on patients most likely to present to an outpatient clinic, including those with central nervous system differentiation and those with concussion.
Learning Objectives
- Implement approaches to assess stability of the patient
- Integrate principles for screening
- Apply the oculomotor exam to the primary care patient
- Integrate HINTS into screening for neurologic conditions
Meet your instructors
Seth Peterson
Seth Peterson is a graduate of A.T. Still University’s orthopedic residency and Bellin College’s fellowship in orthopedic manual physical therapy. He is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a fellow of AAOMPT. Seth is a full-time clinician at The Motive, the private practice he owns in Tucson, Arizona. He is…
John Heick
John Heick received his PhD in 2015 from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in orthopaedic and sports science. He received his doctorate from Shenandoah University and his undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona University. John is board-certified by ABPTS in orthopedics, neurology, and sports. John has…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Neurologic Examination: How to Do It
This evidence-based chapter will cover the observation of the patient and screening principles of a patient with a potential neurologic condition. Participants will be introduced to the HINTS exam.
2. Assessment of the Oculomotor Exam
This evidence-based chapter will focus on the oculomotor exam that can be used on all types of patients and how to tailor the exam and consider the findings.
3. Assessment of Concussion
This evidence-based chapter will cover the assessment of a patient presenting with concussion. Participants will be introduced to the VOMS, PCSS, and concussion profiles to consider treatment strategies.
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