Differential Diagnosis of Anterior Hip Pain
Course Overview
This course delves into the complexities of anterior hip pain, offering a comprehensive exploration of orthopedic and systemic differential diagnoses. The content explores various hip pathologies including avascular necrosis, femoroacetabular impingement, hip bursitis, developmental dysplasia, osteoarthritis, and other common conditions affecting the hip joint. The presentation emphasizes the importance of understanding pain referral patterns from the pelvis, lower back, and abdomen, as well as recognizing systemic causes such as inflammatory conditions, cancer, and infectious diseases. Through engaging discussions and case studies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of this common condition.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Differentiate between musculoskeletal and systemic causes of anterior hip pain by identifying key symptoms, examination findings, and pain patterns associated with various hip pathologies.
- Classify hip conditions based on anatomical location.
- Categorize appropriate diagnostic tests and clinical reasoning for common hip disorders, including femoroacetabular impingement, labral tears, bursitis, and osteoarthritis.
- Apply evidence-based treatment plans for hip conditions by selecting appropriate interventions including manual therapy, exercise prescription, and patient education based on specific pathology and patient presentation.
- Apply clinical reasoning skills to complex hip cases through analysis of patient history, physical examination findings, and diagnostic test results, as demonstrated in the provided case study example.
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 in lifelong professional learning, Dr. Pandya has taken an extensive number of professional development courses and certifications that allow her to teach contemporary practice to clinicians. Dr. Pandya’s 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 her 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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