#7105 Lower Extremity Examination Tests

#7105 Lower Extremity Examination Tests is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
This is an evidence-based approach to examination techniques used to evaluate the lower extremity. Sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios, & clustering of tests will be presented to help the clinician prioritize & evaluate the use of various testing procedures. Case studies will be used to relate the information to the practice of therapy.

Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the importance of medical screening for visceral pathology that may be beyond the scope of practice, i.e. referral patterns & special tests for visceral pathology.
• Integrate critical analysis of current research & professional literature in the selection of special tests for diagnosis of lower extremity pathology.
• Understand the statistical rationale for clinical decision-making, i.e. sensitivity, specificity, and positive & negative likelihood ratios of special tests to determine the most valuable tests to make a diagnosis & those that are better suited for ruling out a diagnosis (screening).
• Describe the clustering of tests to enhance the likelihood of an accurate diagnosis.
• Discriminate between the use of tests for screening vs. tests to incriminate a specific tissue, particularly in cases where special tests may incriminate several different tissues.
• Integrate the use of toolbox questionnaires to quantify a client’s level of pain & function.