A Therapist's Guide to Differential Diagnosis of Knee Pain
Course Overview
Therapy is no longer limited to the musculoskeletal system. With the introduction of direct access and privately owned clinics and telehealth, therapists play an important role in screening other systems to refer patients to appropriate medical providers. The focus of this course is to be able to differentiate between exclusive musculoskeletal origin or pain secondary to other systemic causes, identify red flags, recognize referral criteria, perform special tests, and stay updated with the latest clinical practice guidelines of knee pain. This aids in providing effective and timely treatment to the patient, thus saving time and resources and providing optimal patient care.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate three conditions of knee pain for musculoskeletal differential diagnosis
- Analyze three conditions for knee systemic differential diagnosis
- Classify five red flags for possible systemic reasons of knee pain
- Assess musculoskeletal special tests used to differentiate various musculoskeletal diagnoses of the knee
About the Author/Presenter
Rina Pandya, PT, DPT, received her entry level physical therapy degree from the School of Allied Health Sciences Manipal, India, and her post-professional doctoral degree from the University of Michigan-Flint. Having practiced physical therapy in four countries including India, Oman, the United Kingdom, and the United States, coupled with administrative experiences as a rehabilitation manager, Dr. Pandya shares an eclectic model of practice that maximizes autonomous care. As an avid believer of lifelong professional learning, she has taken an extensive number of professional development courses and certifications that allow her to teach contemporary practice to clinicians. Her appreciation for evidence-based practice continues following completion of a formal research methods program offered through the Manchester School of Physiotherapy in the United Kingdom. Dr. Pandya’s passion for teaching and learning, along with the joy in helping clinicians succeed, makes her an apt instructor for this course.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Physical Therapy
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