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Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Eric Robertson Instructor Bio:

Eric Robertson, PT, DPT, MFA, is associate professor at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT, and associate professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles, CA. Previously he served as Director of Graduate Physical Therapy Education for Kaiser Permanente Northern California and assistant professor of physical therapy at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, and the University of Texas at El Paso. He received his bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Quinnipiac University and his doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree from Boston University. He is board certified in orthopedics (OCS) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT). Dr. Robertson currently serves on the Standards Committee for the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) and Associate Editor for the Journal of Physical Therapy Education. Dr. Robertson has taught musculoskeletal physical therapy, pharmacology, differential diagnosis, and radiology courses in several physical therapy education programs from entry level through the postgraduate level. He has authored several web-based continuing education courses for entry-level and post-professional physical therapy residency and fellowship programs. Dr. Robertson has served as a consultant for various health technology start-ups and currently is an advisor to OneStep (www.onestep.co), a digital physical therapy provider based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Dr. Robertson's research interests lie in educational research, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, and exploring the impact of technology on health care. Dr. Robertson has served as an author for clinical practice guidelines and within the Current Concepts course series for the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy. Dr. Robertson's work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals, on popular health websites, and in large television and print media outlets, such as the Wall Street Journal, Oprah.com, Good Morning America, and TIME magazine. He was previously a spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association.


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Eric Robertson's Continuing Education Courses

Study Strategies for Standardized Physical Therapy Examinations

Study Strategies for Standardized Physical Therapy Examinations

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

As students prepare to take specialty examinations in… Read More

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Utilizing ICF Guidelines and Treatment-Based Classifications

Utilizing ICF Guidelines and Treatment-Based Classifications

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

In this course, participants will learn to utilize the… Read More

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Orthopedic Case Studies of the Cervical Spine

Orthopedic Case Studies of the Cervical Spine

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

This course is a collection of three cases involving… Read More

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Orthopedic Case Studies of the Shoulder

Orthopedic Case Studies of the Shoulder

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

Shoulder pain is a common diagnosis seen in outpatient… Read More

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Orthopedic Case Studies of the Foot and Ankle

Orthopedic Case Studies of the Foot and Ankle

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

In these studies our panel will discuss two patients.… Read More

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Case Studies of the Hip: Osteoarthritis

Case Studies of the Hip: Osteoarthritis

Hip pain is a commonly encountered medical condition in physical therapy clinics. Diagnostic requirements include not only identifying a cause for the pain locally in the hip, but also ruling out pain from areas like the lumbar spine.…

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Cranio-Mandibular Case Studies

Cranio-Mandibular Case Studies

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

The upper cervical spine and cranio-mandibular area… Read More

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Upper Extremity Peripheral Nerve Entrapments

Upper Extremity Peripheral Nerve Entrapments

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

The upper extremity is a prime location for disorders… Read More

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Conservative Management of the ACL Deficient Knee

Conservative Management of the ACL Deficient Knee

Surgical repair of damaged anterior cruciate ligaments is almost a standard of care in the United States, with the vast majority of tears managed surgically. There is another option for some patients, however, and emerging evidence can…

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Advanced Musculoskeletal Management of the Distal UE

Advanced Musculoskeletal Management of the Distal UE

The elbow, wrist, and hand are key to our daily function in life. A thorough understanding of the distal upper extremity and diagnosis and management of patients with disorders of this area is a critical skill for all physical therapists.…

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Evidence-Informed Practice for the Clinical Specialist

Evidence-Informed Practice for the Clinical Specialist

For most clinicians, the concept of continually keeping up with literature and integrating the best and most appropriate research findings into practice can be challenging. There are time constraints, problems with access to literature,…

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Differential Diagnosis of the Upper Quarter

Differential Diagnosis of the Upper Quarter

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

Differential diagnosis of the upper quarter covers… Read More

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Differential Diagnosis of the Lower Quarter

Differential Diagnosis of the Lower Quarter

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

Differential diagnosis of the lower quarter covers… Read More

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Orthopedic Case Studies of the Lumbar Spine

Orthopedic Case Studies of the Lumbar Spine

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

This is a collection of three cases involving the lumbar… Read More

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Case Studies of the Upper Quarter: Elbow and Wrist

Case Studies of the Upper Quarter: Elbow and Wrist

This course is part of our OCS Prep-Program. Learn more about the full prep-program here: MedBridge OCS Prep-Program.

In these case studies we'll assess two different patients referred… Read More

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Mentoring the Advanced Practitioner in Physical Therapy

Mentoring the Advanced Practitioner in Physical Therapy

Video Runtime: 73 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 18 Minutes

This course will explore methods to promote clinical reasoning and the inclusion of research evidence into clinical practice. Distinctions between serving as a… Read More

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Advanced Spinal Pathology for Physical Therapists

Advanced Spinal Pathology for Physical Therapists

Video Runtime: 89 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 25 Minutes

This course reviews advanced spine pathologies and diagnostic criteria. It should be utilized as a review on its own to assist with differential diagnosis or as… Read More

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Integrative Clinical Reasoning Part 1: Decision-Making Building Blocks

Integrative Clinical Reasoning Part 1: Decision-Making Building Blocks

Video Runtime: 59 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 29 Minutes

Part 1 of this two-part series tackles the complex task of weaving together various nomenclature and clinical reasoning models into a coherent systematic approach… Read More

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Integrative Clinical Reasoning Part 2: Applications in Practice

Integrative Clinical Reasoning Part 2: Applications in Practice

Video Runtime: 55 Minutes, Learning Assessments: 25 Minutes

Part 2 of this 2-part series tackles the complex task of weaving together various nomenclature and clinical reasoning models into a coherent systematic approach… Read More

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