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PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Dr. Cook is a professor at Duke University with a Category A appointment in the Duke Clinical Research Institute and an adjunct appointment in the Department of Population Health Sciences. He is a clinical researcher, physical therapist, and profession advocate with a long history of clinical care excellence and service and academic experience. His passions include refining and improving the patient examination process and validating tools used in day-to-day physical therapist practice. He received his BS in physical therapy from Maryville University (St. Louis) in 1990 and his PhD from Texas Tech University in 2003.
Dr. Cook received fellowship status at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists in 2006. He is a Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association. Dr. Cook has published more than 350 peer-reviewed papers, has been part of $11 million in external funding, and has keynoted on six continents and in numerous countries. He has two textbooks in their second editions and a third textbook in its first edition. Dr. Cook has a long-standing history of service roles as an editor in chief or associate/special topics editor for multiple journals, including JOSPT and BJSM.
Dr. Cook has won numerous awards locally at Duke for teaching, is the 2009 Baethke-Carlin award winner for the American Physical Therapy Association, is the 2008 recipient of the Helen Bradley Career Achievement Award, and is the 2005 winner of the J. Warren Perry Distinguished Authorship Award. Dr. Cook was the Pauline Cerasoli lecturer in 2017 and received the John McMillan Mennell Career Award for Service from AAOMPT in 2021. In addition, Dr. Cook is the 2011 winner and the 2012 and 2013 cowinner of the AAOMPT Excellence in Research Award. Dr. Cook has also been awarded the APTA Helen J. Hislop Award for Outstanding Contributions to Professional Literature.
Courses with Chad Cook
Browse Course CatalogIntroduction to Evidence-Based Manual Therapy
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT and Amy McDevitt, PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT
Introduction to Evidence-Based Manual Therapy
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Video Runtime: 67 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 44 Minutes
This course focuses on the essential foundational information necessary to clearly communicate principles of orthopedic manual therapy, including relevant history, mechanisms of manual therapy, myths and accepted definitions, and descriptions of techniques to assure effective use and communication with colleagues, patients, and payers. Misinformation and a lack of specificity surrounding manual therapy creates confusion and unnecessary heterogeneity in clinical practice. This course will provide the learner with the necessary information and tools to successfully apply content in subsequent courses to clinical practice effectively.
This course focuses on the essential foundational information necessary to clearly communicate principles of orthopedic manual therapy, including relevant history, mechanisms of manual therapy, myths and accepted definitions, and descriptions of techniques to assure effective use and communication with colleagues, patients, and payers. Misinformation and a lack of specificity surrounding manual therapy creates confusion and unnecessary heterogeneity in clinical practice. This course will provide the learner with the necessary information and tools to successfully apply content in subsequent courses to clinical practice effectively.
Evidence in Support of Manual Therapy
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Evidence in Support of Manual Therapy
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Video Runtime: 62 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 38 Minutes
Course 2 of the Person-Centered Manual Therapy series, Evidence in Support of Manual Therapy, meticulously explores the extensive body of evidence endorsing the efficacy of the manual therapy approach. This comprehensive course delves into the mechanisms associated with treatments, appraises their clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, and elucidates strategies to achieve carryover of therapeutic effects to benefit patients. Additionally, the course frames what evidence-based manual therapy looks like in clinical practice and describes strategies to enhance patient outcomes and practitioner expertise.
Course 2 of the Person-Centered Manual Therapy series, Evidence in Support of Manual Therapy, meticulously explores the extensive body of evidence endorsing the efficacy of the manual therapy approach. This comprehensive course delves into the mechanisms associated with treatments, appraises their clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness, and elucidates strategies to achieve carryover of therapeutic effects to benefit patients. Additionally, the course frames what evidence-based manual therapy looks like in clinical practice and describes strategies to enhance patient outcomes and practitioner expertise.
Manual Therapy of the Cervical Spine
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Manual Therapy of the Cervical Spine
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Video Runtime: 88 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 40 Minutes
Manual Therapy of the Cervical Spine is a comprehensive course that outlines the effectiveness of manual therapy techniques at the neck, appropriate examination and decision-making for use of OMT at the neck, and recommended treatment techniques for the neck. The course is designed to include easily transferable management processes that result in effective, safe outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Manual Therapy of the Cervical Spine is a comprehensive course that outlines the effectiveness of manual therapy techniques at the neck, appropriate examination and decision-making for use of OMT at the neck, and recommended treatment techniques for the neck. The course is designed to include easily transferable management processes that result in effective, safe outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Manual Therapy of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Manual Therapy of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
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Video Runtime: 97 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 45 Minutes
Manual Therapy of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand is a comprehensive course that outlines the effectiveness of manual therapy techniques at the upper limb, appropriate examination and decision-making for use of OMT at the upper limb, and recommended treatment techniques for the upper limb. The course is designed to include easily transferable management processes that result in effective, safe outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Manual Therapy of the Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand is a comprehensive course that outlines the effectiveness of manual therapy techniques at the upper limb, appropriate examination and decision-making for use of OMT at the upper limb, and recommended treatment techniques for the upper limb. The course is designed to include easily transferable management processes that result in effective, safe outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Manual Therapy of the Knee, Foot, and Ankle
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Manual Therapy of the Knee, Foot, and Ankle
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Video Runtime: 86 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 29 Minutes
Manual Therapy of the Knee, Foot, and Ankle is a comprehensive course that outlines the effectiveness of manual therapy techniques at the lower leg, appropriate examination, and decision-making for use of OMT at the lower leg, as well as recommended treatment techniques for the lower leg. The course is designed to include easily transferable management processes that result in effective, safe outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Manual Therapy of the Knee, Foot, and Ankle is a comprehensive course that outlines the effectiveness of manual therapy techniques at the lower leg, appropriate examination, and decision-making for use of OMT at the lower leg, as well as recommended treatment techniques for the lower leg. The course is designed to include easily transferable management processes that result in effective, safe outcomes for patients with musculoskeletal disorders.
Manual Therapy and Musculoskeletal Management: Case-Based Examples
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT and Amy McDevitt, PT, DPT, PhD, FAAOMPT
Manual Therapy and Musculoskeletal Management: Case-Based Examples
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Video Runtime: 65 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 48 Minutes
Manual Therapy and Musculoskeletal Management: Case-Based Examples is a course designed to summarize previous learning opportunities through case-based examples. The course commences by delving into essential clinical reasoning processes within the framework of a manual therapy examination and subsequent intervention. It offers valuable insights into maximizing proficiency in manual therapy interventions through the application of psychomotor skill principles, presenting effective strategies for enhancing the acquisition of new skills. Finally, this course describes in detail the clinical reasoning processes of each of the presenters working through two clinical case exemplars to explicitly articulate the clinical reasoning thought process.
Manual Therapy and Musculoskeletal Management: Case-Based Examples is a course designed to summarize previous learning opportunities through case-based examples. The course commences by delving into essential clinical reasoning processes within the framework of a manual therapy examination and subsequent intervention. It offers valuable insights into maximizing proficiency in manual therapy interventions through the application of psychomotor skill principles, presenting effective strategies for enhancing the acquisition of new skills. Finally, this course describes in detail the clinical reasoning processes of each of the presenters working through two clinical case exemplars to explicitly articulate the clinical reasoning thought process.
Shared Decision-Making for Young Adults With Low Back Pain (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Shared Decision-Making for Young Adults With Low Back Pain (Recorded Webinar)
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Video Runtime: 52 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 8 Minutes
Assessment and management approaches for low back pain in young adult populations are poorly studied and rarely discussed. This webinar looks at common signs and symptoms associated with low back pain in the young adult and introduces the learner to a case involving a young athlete with chronic back pain. Key elements of the assessment are presented, as well as a shared decision-making management approach. Shared decision-making is increasingly advocated as an ideal model of treatment decision-making during the medical encounter as it has been shown to improve patient outcomes and increase benefits for both clinicians and the health care system. The approach is characterized as a process involving at least two participants (patient and HCP) interacting together and sharing information to achieve a decision where both parties agree, and is advocated as a bridging mechanism to improve clinician use and patient adoption of clinical practice guidelines. The webinar is supported by two videos in which a patient decision-making aid is used to help determine the most effective approach for the patient.
Assessment and management approaches for low back pain in young adult populations are poorly studied and rarely discussed. This webinar looks at common signs and symptoms associated with low back pain in the young adult and introduces the learner to a case involving a young athlete with chronic back pain. Key elements of the assessment are presented, as well as a shared decision-making management approach. Shared decision-making is increasingly advocated as an ideal model of treatment decision-making during the medical encounter as it has been shown to improve patient outcomes and increase benefits for both clinicians and the health care system. The approach is characterized as a process involving at least two participants (patient and HCP) interacting together and sharing information to achieve a decision where both parties agree, and is advocated as a bridging mechanism to improve clinician use and patient adoption of clinical practice guidelines. The webinar is supported by two videos in which a patient decision-making aid is used to help determine the most effective approach for the patient.
Evidence-Based Examination of the Lumbar Spine: An Update
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Evidence-Based Examination of the Lumbar Spine: An Update
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Video Runtime: 74 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 62 Minutes
In this course, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of lumbar dysfunction, understand the imperative patient history elements of a low back examination, and identify which patient history components are affiliated with lumbar pathology. The most common forms of self-reported outcome measures for the lumbar spine are presented and discussed. Viewers will also identify the most prevalent red flags germane to the lumbar spine examination and differentiate the purposes of each diagnostic test for sinister problems. An objective is to synthesize the importance of specific, meaningful clinical findings during the examination process and evaluate the benefit of palpation and manual muscle testing as part of a dedicated clinical examination. Lastly, viewers will identify the most diagnostic lumbar-spine-oriented special tests and apply the tests to the appropriate diagnoses. Current research is presented throughout the course to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
In this course, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of lumbar dysfunction, understand the imperative patient history elements of a low back examination, and identify which patient history components are affiliated with lumbar pathology. The most common forms of self-reported outcome measures for the lumbar spine are presented and discussed. Viewers will also identify the most prevalent red flags germane to the lumbar spine examination and differentiate the purposes of each diagnostic test for sinister problems. An objective is to synthesize the importance of specific, meaningful clinical findings during the examination process and evaluate the benefit of palpation and manual muscle testing as part of a dedicated clinical examination. Lastly, viewers will identify the most diagnostic lumbar-spine-oriented special tests and apply the tests to the appropriate diagnoses. Current research is presented throughout the course to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Evidence-Based Treatment of the Lumbar Spine: An Update
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Evidence-Based Treatment of the Lumbar Spine: An Update
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Video Runtime: 75 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 47 Minutes
In this course, learners will experience the recommended evidence-based interventions for the lumbar spine. Users will recognize the more prevalent lumbar pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefits to classifying lumbar conditions through use of the Pain and Disability Drivers Management model. Techniques used to target the primary impairment are explained, as well as the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment and secondary contributors, and the techniques used to target global conditional issues. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the designations of pain and disability domains. Throughout the course, current research is presented to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
In this course, learners will experience the recommended evidence-based interventions for the lumbar spine. Users will recognize the more prevalent lumbar pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefits to classifying lumbar conditions through use of the Pain and Disability Drivers Management model. Techniques used to target the primary impairment are explained, as well as the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment and secondary contributors, and the techniques used to target global conditional issues. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the designations of pain and disability domains. Throughout the course, current research is presented to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Lumbar Spine Examination and Treatment: Cases to Synthesize Learning
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Lumbar Spine Examination and Treatment: Cases to Synthesize Learning
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Video Runtime: 49 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 24 Minutes
Clinical vignettes, or cases, represent the oldest and most familiar form of medical communication. A vignette presents a hypothetical situation to which learners respond, thereby revealing their perceptions, values, social norms, or impressions of events. This form of learning helps students recognize and interpret important data coming from the patient's problem, enabling students to arrive at a correct diagnosis and best treatment course. This course uses four different cases to discuss the most pertinent examination and treatment methods for each involved condition. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Clinical vignettes, or cases, represent the oldest and most familiar form of medical communication. A vignette presents a hypothetical situation to which learners respond, thereby revealing their perceptions, values, social norms, or impressions of events. This form of learning helps students recognize and interpret important data coming from the patient's problem, enabling students to arrive at a correct diagnosis and best treatment course. This course uses four different cases to discuss the most pertinent examination and treatment methods for each involved condition. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Evidence-Based Examination of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand: An Update
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Evidence-Based Examination of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand: An Update
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Video Runtime: 59 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 62 Minutes
In this course, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of elbow, wrist, and hand dysfunction; understand the imperative patient history elements of a comprehensive examination; and identify which patient history components are affiliated with elbow, wrist, and hand pathology. The most common forms of self-reported outcomes measures for the elbow, wrist, and hand are presented and discussed. Viewers will also identify the most prevalent red flags germane to the elbow, wrist, and hand examination, and differentiate the purposes of each diagnostic test for sinister problems. An objective is to synthesize the importance of specific, meaningful clinical findings during the examination process, and evaluate the benefit of palpation and manual muscle testing as part of a dedicated clinical examination. Lastly, viewers will identify the most diagnostic elbow-, wrist-, and hand-oriented special tests and apply the tests to the appropriate diagnoses. Current research is presented throughout the course to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
In this course, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of elbow, wrist, and hand dysfunction; understand the imperative patient history elements of a comprehensive examination; and identify which patient history components are affiliated with elbow, wrist, and hand pathology. The most common forms of self-reported outcomes measures for the elbow, wrist, and hand are presented and discussed. Viewers will also identify the most prevalent red flags germane to the elbow, wrist, and hand examination, and differentiate the purposes of each diagnostic test for sinister problems. An objective is to synthesize the importance of specific, meaningful clinical findings during the examination process, and evaluate the benefit of palpation and manual muscle testing as part of a dedicated clinical examination. Lastly, viewers will identify the most diagnostic elbow-, wrist-, and hand-oriented special tests and apply the tests to the appropriate diagnoses. Current research is presented throughout the course to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Evidence-Based Treatment of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand: An Update
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Evidence-Based Treatment of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand: An Update
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Video Runtime: 59 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 47 Minutes
In this course, learners will experience the recommended evidence-based interventions for the elbow, wrist, and hand. Users will recognize the more prevalent elbow, wrist, and hand pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefit to classifying elbow, wrist, and hand conditions through use of the Pain and Disability Drivers model. Techniques used to target the primary impairment are explained, as well as the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment and secondary contributors, and the techniques used to target global conditional issues. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the classifications. Throughout the course, current research is presented to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
In this course, learners will experience the recommended evidence-based interventions for the elbow, wrist, and hand. Users will recognize the more prevalent elbow, wrist, and hand pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefit to classifying elbow, wrist, and hand conditions through use of the Pain and Disability Drivers model. Techniques used to target the primary impairment are explained, as well as the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment and secondary contributors, and the techniques used to target global conditional issues. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the classifications. Throughout the course, current research is presented to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Examination and Treatment: Cases to Synthesize Learning
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Examination and Treatment: Cases to Synthesize Learning
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Video Runtime: 48 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 25 Minutes
Clinical vignettes, or cases, represent the oldest and most familiar form of medical communication. A vignette presents a hypothetical situation to which learners respond, thereby revealing their perceptions, values, social norms, or impressions of events. This form of learning helps students recognize and interpret important data coming from the patient's problem, enabling students to arrive at a correct diagnosis and treatment course. This course uses four different cases to discuss the most pertinent examination and treatment methods for each given condition. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Clinical vignettes, or cases, represent the oldest and most familiar form of medical communication. A vignette presents a hypothetical situation to which learners respond, thereby revealing their perceptions, values, social norms, or impressions of events. This form of learning helps students recognize and interpret important data coming from the patient's problem, enabling students to arrive at a correct diagnosis and treatment course. This course uses four different cases to discuss the most pertinent examination and treatment methods for each given condition. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Cervical Spine Examination and Treatment: Cases to Synthesize Learning
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Cervical Spine Examination and Treatment: Cases to Synthesize Learning
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Video Runtime: 55 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 25 Minutes
Clinical vignettes, or cases, represent the oldest and most familiar form of medical communication. A vignette presents a hypothetical situation to which learners respond, thereby revealing their perceptions, values, social norms, or impressions of events. This form of learning help students recognize and interpret important data coming from the patient's problem, enabling students to arrive at a correct diagnosis and best treatment course. This course uses four different cases to discuss the most pertinent examination and treatment methods for each involved condition. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Clinical vignettes, or cases, represent the oldest and most familiar form of medical communication. A vignette presents a hypothetical situation to which learners respond, thereby revealing their perceptions, values, social norms, or impressions of events. This form of learning help students recognize and interpret important data coming from the patient's problem, enabling students to arrive at a correct diagnosis and best treatment course. This course uses four different cases to discuss the most pertinent examination and treatment methods for each involved condition. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Evidence-Based Treatment of the Thoracic Spine: An Update
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Evidence-Based Treatment of the Thoracic Spine: An Update
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Video Runtime: 62 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 54 Minutes
In the course, learners will experience the recommended evidence-based interventions for the thoracic spine. Users will recognize the more prevalent thoracic pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefit to classifying thoracic conditions through use of the Pain and Disability Drivers Management model. Techniques used to target the primary impairment are explained, as well as the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment and secondary contributors, and the techniques used to target global conditional issues. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the designations of pain and disability domains. Throughout the course, current research is presented to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
In the course, learners will experience the recommended evidence-based interventions for the thoracic spine. Users will recognize the more prevalent thoracic pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefit to classifying thoracic conditions through use of the Pain and Disability Drivers Management model. Techniques used to target the primary impairment are explained, as well as the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment and secondary contributors, and the techniques used to target global conditional issues. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the designations of pain and disability domains. Throughout the course, current research is presented to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Crucial Factors Influencing Health & Recovery in Musculoskeletal Care
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Crucial Factors Influencing Health & Recovery in Musculoskeletal Care
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Video Runtime: 90 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 63 Minutes
Worldwide, musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are the second most common cause of disability, having increased by 45% from 1990 to 2010. Chronic MSK conditions continue to worsen, and despite millions of dollars in research and thousands of review and guidelines articles, patient-reported outcomes for those with musculoskeletal injuries have worsened over the last 15 years. We now recognize that our lack of progress in achieving better treatment results is rooted in the fact that we have failed to focus on identifying and addressing the factors that really do influence patients' outcomes. Evidence suggests that recovery from poor health or injury occurs by multidimensional means and that examination and treatment methods should reflect these dimensions. Recent work has outlined five critical assessment domains for addressing pain and disability: 1) nociceptive pain elements, 2) neuropathic pain elements, 3) comorbidities and severe mental health disorders, 4) moods and cognitions, and 5) social and environmental factors. This course addresses the constructs of each of these domains and discusses the best examination topics for each, and it reflects on recovery for patients regardless of acuity of symptoms. Health care practitioners, regardless of background, are targeted within the course topics.
Worldwide, musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are the second most common cause of disability, having increased by 45% from 1990 to 2010. Chronic MSK conditions continue to worsen, and despite millions of dollars in research and thousands of review and guidelines articles, patient-reported outcomes for those with musculoskeletal injuries have worsened over the last 15 years. We now recognize that our lack of progress in achieving better treatment results is rooted in the fact that we have failed to focus on identifying and addressing the factors that really do influence patients' outcomes. Evidence suggests that recovery from poor health or injury occurs by multidimensional means and that examination and treatment methods should reflect these dimensions. Recent work has outlined five critical assessment domains for addressing pain and disability: 1) nociceptive pain elements, 2) neuropathic pain elements, 3) comorbidities and severe mental health disorders, 4) moods and cognitions, and 5) social and environmental factors. This course addresses the constructs of each of these domains and discusses the best examination topics for each, and it reflects on recovery for patients regardless of acuity of symptoms. Health care practitioners, regardless of background, are targeted within the course topics.
Evidence-Based Examination of the Cervical Spine: An Update
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Evidence-Based Examination of the Cervical Spine: An Update
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Video Runtime: 90 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 62 Minutes
In this course, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of cervical dysfunction, understand the imperative patient history elements of a neck examination, and identify which patient history components are affiliated with cervical pathology. The most common forms of self-reported outcome measures for the neck are presented and discussed. Viewers will also identify the most prevalent red flags germane to the cervical spine examination and differentiate the purposes of each diagnostic test for sinister problems. An objective is to synthesize the importance of specific, meaningful clinical findings during the examination process and evaluate the benefit of palpation and manual muscle testing as part of a dedicated clinical examination. Lastly, viewers will identify the most diagnostic cervical-spine-oriented special tests and apply the tests to the appropriate diagnoses. Current research is presented throughout the course to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
In this course, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of cervical dysfunction, understand the imperative patient history elements of a neck examination, and identify which patient history components are affiliated with cervical pathology. The most common forms of self-reported outcome measures for the neck are presented and discussed. Viewers will also identify the most prevalent red flags germane to the cervical spine examination and differentiate the purposes of each diagnostic test for sinister problems. An objective is to synthesize the importance of specific, meaningful clinical findings during the examination process and evaluate the benefit of palpation and manual muscle testing as part of a dedicated clinical examination. Lastly, viewers will identify the most diagnostic cervical-spine-oriented special tests and apply the tests to the appropriate diagnoses. Current research is presented throughout the course to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Evidence-Based Treatment of the Cervical Spine: An Update
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Evidence-Based Treatment of the Cervical Spine: An Update
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Video Runtime: 87 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 47 Minutes
In the course, learners will experience the recommended evidence-based interventions for the cervical spine. Users will recognize the more prevalent cervical pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefit to classifying cervical conditions through use of the Pain and Disability Drivers model. Techniques used to target the primary impairment are explained, as well as the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment, secondary contributors, and global conditional issues. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the classifications. Throughout the course, current research is presented to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
In the course, learners will experience the recommended evidence-based interventions for the cervical spine. Users will recognize the more prevalent cervical pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefit to classifying cervical conditions through use of the Pain and Disability Drivers model. Techniques used to target the primary impairment are explained, as well as the adjunctive techniques used to target the primary impairment, secondary contributors, and global conditional issues. Learners will analyze the effectiveness of each technique for treatment within the classifications. Throughout the course, current research is presented to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Evidence-Based Examination of the Thoracic Spine: An Update
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Evidence-Based Examination of the Thoracic Spine: An Update
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Video Runtime: 67 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 62 Minutes
In this course, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of thoracic dysfunction, understand the imperative patient history elements of a thoracic examination, and identify which patient history components are affiliated with thoracic pathology. The most common forms of self-report outcome measures for the thoracic spine are presented and discussed. Viewers will also identify the most prevalent red flags germane to the thoracic spine examination and differentiate the purposes of each diagnostic test for sinister problems. An objective is to synthesize the importance of specific, meaningful clinical findings during the examination process and evaluate the benefit of palpation and manual muscle testing as part of a dedicated clinical examination. Lastly, viewers will identify the most diagnostic thoracic-spine-oriented special tests and apply the tests to the appropriate diagnoses. Current research is presented throughout the course to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
In this course, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of thoracic dysfunction, understand the imperative patient history elements of a thoracic examination, and identify which patient history components are affiliated with thoracic pathology. The most common forms of self-report outcome measures for the thoracic spine are presented and discussed. Viewers will also identify the most prevalent red flags germane to the thoracic spine examination and differentiate the purposes of each diagnostic test for sinister problems. An objective is to synthesize the importance of specific, meaningful clinical findings during the examination process and evaluate the benefit of palpation and manual muscle testing as part of a dedicated clinical examination. Lastly, viewers will identify the most diagnostic thoracic-spine-oriented special tests and apply the tests to the appropriate diagnoses. Current research is presented throughout the course to provide learners with the proper tools for evidence-based management of these patients. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Thoracic Spine Examination and Treatment: Cases to Synthesize Learning
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Thoracic Spine Examination and Treatment: Cases to Synthesize Learning
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Video Runtime: 50 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 24 Minutes
Clinical vignettes, or cases, represent the oldest and most familiar form of medical communication. A vignette presents a hypothetical situation to which learners respond, revealing their perceptions, values, social norms, or impressions of events. This form of learning help students recognize and interpret important data coming from the patient's problem, thereby enabling students to arrive at a correct diagnosis and best treatment course. This course uses four different cases to discuss the most pertinent examination and treatment methods for each involved condition. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Clinical vignettes, or cases, represent the oldest and most familiar form of medical communication. A vignette presents a hypothetical situation to which learners respond, revealing their perceptions, values, social norms, or impressions of events. This form of learning help students recognize and interpret important data coming from the patient's problem, thereby enabling students to arrive at a correct diagnosis and best treatment course. This course uses four different cases to discuss the most pertinent examination and treatment methods for each involved condition. This course is part of a comprehensive clinical series covering examination and intervention for the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine, as well as the upper (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand) and lower (hip, pelvis, knee, foot, and ankle) quarters.
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Understanding Research Methodology
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Understanding Research Methodology
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How do practicing clinicians provide evidence based medicine if there is a lack of knowledge on understanding and interpreting the credibility and transferability of published research? This course provides a description of evidence based medicine, reasons for studying evidence, benefits and limitations, study designs and levels of evidence, critical design elements of a study, ingredients for impactful research and internal and external validity. Understanding the different levels of design, bias, and internal and external validity has the power to influence clinical practice.
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Research Priorities & Study Types
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Research Priorities & Study Types
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How does the design of a study dictate the question-types that a study can answer? Inherently, it is imperative that a researcher understand and appropriately use the proper study design for their purposes in research. Although the research pyramid is useful in understanding the roles of study designs, it doesn't necessarily define the intricacies needed to contribute to the evidence. This course introduces a number of study designs through purpose statements and gives perspective of the necessities of each and what one might take away to clinical practice.
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Statistical Analysis
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT and Ken Learman, PT, PhD, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Statistical Analysis
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Many clinicians struggle with applying their research design and statistical knowledge to the research articles they read. Many find that the principles of what statistical analyses tell them is simply not intuitive enough nor do they apply them frequently enough to feel comfortable with the process of linking stats to specific clinical questions. This course will specifically address these concerns by discussing the major considerations in statistics and applying these consideration to clinical problems in order to enhance the participants understanding of how to interpret research findings.
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Critical Appraisal
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Critical Appraisal
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What's the most effective current method to assure that research findings are valid, appropriate, and are a useful contribution to the literature? At present, our best method is critical appraisal performed through a peer review system. This course discusses the critical appraisal process from a journal's point of view to the point of view and responsibility of the reviewer. Further, the course discusses legitimate sources of information and illegitimate sources, called predatory journals.
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Errors, Fraud, & Outliers
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Errors, Fraud, & Outliers
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How is it that the peer review system associated with research allows so many papers that are erroneous, fraudulent, or outright incorrect results to be published? Primarily, it's related to a number of factors. This course provides examples of errors in research interpretation by breaking down examples as 1) fraudulent, 2) not fraudulent but erroneous, 3) markedly outside a normative finding (outlier) or 4) inappropriately translated into a care process, beyond what it was intended. The course gives methods to recognize each of these conditions to better navigate research findings. Evidence based practice requires one's ability to appropriately assimilate useful research into the care process. Challenges are present when a large percentage of research is not correct.
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Publishing Case Reports & Series
Presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Rehabilitation Research Boot Camp: Publishing Case Reports & Series
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What are the most common forms of papers written by clinicians, students and residents? Case reports and case studies. Case reports and case studies are two forms of study designs that provide value when describing unique cases, rare diagnoses, or treatment interventions that require great specificity. Each of these is cited poorly, thus most journals do not accept these for publication. This course discusses how to write, critique and publish a case report or case study.
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