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Differential Diagnosis of the Spine: Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Region

Differential Diagnosis of the Spine: Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Region

Differential Diagnosis of the Spine: Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Region

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This course was recorded in August 2022

Overview:

The fourth course in the 'Differential Diagnosis of the Spine' series deals with the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip regions and the diseases and conditions that can affect these regions. Specific mandatory questions, red flags, and specific charts on signs and symptoms of diseases and conditions of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hip regions are presented. 

Discussions of the Viscerogenic, Vasculogenic, Spondylogenic conditions that can affect this region are presented and discussed in detail. Screening tools along with the CPR's and their evidence are presented for the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip regions.

 

Video Introduction:

 

Course Outline:

  1. Introduction and Objectives

  2. Quick Review Signs and Symptom Charts

  3. Red Flags and Yellow Flags Specific issues

  4. Mandatory questions for the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Region

  5. Diseases that relate or refer to the Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip.

  6. Viscerogenic
    1. Kidney Diseases
    2. Pulmonary Diseases that refer to the Thorocolumbar region
    3. Reproductive Organ Diseases
    4. Appendicitis
    5. Iliopsoas Abscess
    6. Neoplasm of the Abdomen and the Colon
    7. Ovarian Cancer
    8. Prostate Diseases
    9. Spinal Epidural Abscess

  7. Vasculogenic
    1. Aortic Aneurysm
    2. Peripheral Vascular Disease
    3. Neurogenic Claudication
    4. Deep Vein Thrombosis

  8. Spondylogenic
    1. Cauda Equina
    2. Vertebral Fracture Classifications
    3. Sacral Fractures
    4. Hip Fractures, Dislocations and Pathologies
    5. Pelvis Fracture Classifications

  9. CPR and Evidence
    1. Cauda Equina
    2. Intermittent Claudication
    3. Spinal Stenosis
    4. Deep Vein Thrombosis
    5. Vertebral Fractures

  10. Lumbar Spine, Pelvis and Hip Screening Tools and Evidence
    1. Sign of the Buttock
    2. Vertebral Fractures
    3. SLR
    4. Femoral Nerve Slump Test
    5. Sacroiliac Cluster

  11. Summary

 

Learning Objectives 

  1. Identify two serious pathologies that appear to be related to the lumbar spine but are not.
  2. Describe three categories of pelvic fractures that may occur.
  3. Describe the objective differences between vascular claudication and neurogenic claudication.
  4. List the five screening tests for the pelvis and SI joint.

 

Please note: Differential Diagnosis of the Spine is a course series for healthcare professionals that includes:

 

When you click 'Buy Course' in the top left-hand corner (note: you must be signed into Embodia to see this button), you will be presented with two options: you can purchase this individual course or you can choose to purchase the entire series at a 35% discount.

The instructors
Debra Dent
BPT Dip Manip PT OCS (Emeritus) FCAMPT (Retired)

Debra Dent is a Physical Therapist with over 40 years of experience specializing in manual therapy of the spine. She is a graduate of the University of Manitoba, Canada where she received her Diploma of Physiotherapy in 1977 and her Bachelors of Physical Therapy in 1979. She was certified as a Part A manual Physical Therapist from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 1989 and received her Advanced Diploma of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1994. United States APTA Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS) designation was completed in 1996 and recertified in 2006 and in 2016 she was recertified Emeritus.

Debra was a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual Therapists (FCAMPT) from 1994 until retiring in 2019. She was an instructor for the Canadian Physiotherapy Association since 1989 to 1994. She has been a guest clinical instructor at the University of South Florida from 2003-05, teaching the Spinal Manual Therapy Program for the MscPT undergraduate program and has taught a large number of manual therapy courses in the US and Canada. She has numerous online seminars related to Differential Diagnosis, Breathing Essentials and Foundation Form Function of the core that are available for Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Chiropractors.

She owns Cross Border Seminars and presently works as a consultant and contract PT in Clearwater, Florida.

Course Material included in this course
  • Introduction
  • Welcome
  • Introduction
  • Lumbar Spine Specifics and MQ
  • Lumbar Spine Specifics and MQ
  • Quiz
  • Feedback
  • Lumbar Spine Viscerogenic
  • Lumbar Spine Viscerogenic
  • Quiz
  • Feedback
  • Lumbar Spine Vasculogenic
  • Lumbar Spine Vasculogenic
  • Quiz
  • Feedback
  • Lumbar Spine Spondylogenic
  • Lumbar Spine Spondylogenic
  • Quiz
  • Feedback
  • Hip and Pelvis Pathology
  • Hip and Pelvis Pathology
  • Quiz
  • Feedback
  • Lumbar Pelvis Hip Screening Tools
  • Lumbar Pelvis Hip Screening Tools
  • Quiz
  • Feedback
  • What's Next
  • Continue learning with Debra Dent
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