Clinical Cases
Our Clinical Cases are part of the Synchronous Courses series. They are live webinars, with a mix of multimedia, that examine patient management issues directly guided by application of the scientific literature, empirical evidence, expert-level opinion, and patient input.
CLINICAL CASES: Ankle Evaluation & Treatment, Plantar Fasciitis
That First Step is a Doozy - Ankle Case Scenario 12
46yo female c/o insidious onset of intermittent right foot pain which started a year ago, and has progressively worsened over past 6 months. She previously ran 2-3 miles 3x per week and did kickboxing 2 days a week. Not anymore. At her Initial visit, she remarks, “Wow! That first step is a real doozy!”
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Plantar Fasciitis case. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “That First Step is a Doozy” - Case scenario 12; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the ankle and foot; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Intervention techniques used: manual therapy and therapeutic exercise. Course breakdown: 40% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 60% Treatment.
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- Hours: 3.0
- Price: $120.00
- Dates offered:Â TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Shoulder Evaluation & Treatment, Shoulder Impingement After RC Repair Surgery
Pain Dropped the Mop - Shoulder Case Scenario 4
56yo female c/o right shoulder pain s/p rotator cuff tear repair surgery. Originally, picked up an industrial mop at work. On the 3rd time she pulled the mop out of the bucket, she heard 2 loud “pops” in her shoulder, had immediate shoulder pain & weakness. She dropped the mop ...
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Shoulder Impingement After RC Repair Surgery case. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “Pain Dropped The Mop” Case Scenario 4; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the shoulder; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 36% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 64% Treatment.
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- Hours: 3.5
- Price: $140.00
- Dates offered:Â TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Hip Evaluation & Treatment, Osteoarthritis
It Only Hurts Until I Move- Hip Case Scenario 2
70yo female c/o AM stiffness and moderate, dull, achy pain for 40 minutes every morning. Pain is in left hip joint area and is rated as 4-5/10. Pain does not radiate. Anterior & lateral pain improves with ambulation. Severe hip pain with internal rotation. Insidious onset. No injury. Started 10 years ago, worsening over past 2-3 years. Improved by rest, reclining and lying down, and OTC meds.
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Hip OA case. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “It Only Hurts Until I Move” - Hip Osteoarthritis Case Scenario 2; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the hip; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions.
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- Hours: 3.0
- Price: $120.00
- Date offered:Â TBA Spring 2024
Clinical Cases: Shoulder Evaluation & Treatment, Shoulder Subluxation, Chronic
Shoulder Slips Away … After Volleyball Game– Shoulder Case Scenario 11
31yo female c/o right shoulder pain, insidious onset since college and worsening over time. She played high school & college volleyball. Still plays on a community league. Has mild shoulder pain & weakness, with occasional numbness & tingling radiating into her right hand. After playing volley-ball, within hours, her shoulder ached and the next day she would have intermittent symptoms of “Dead Arm Syndrome” ...
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Shoulder Subluxation case. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “Shoulder Slips Away … After Volleyball Game” - Shoulder Case Scenario 11; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the shoulder; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions.
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- Hours: 3.5
- Price: $140.00
- Dates offered:Â TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Knee Evaluation & Treatment, Medial Meniscus Injury
The Shed That Shot the Knee - Knee Case Scenario 8
59yo WF working on a home project – a large shed. The 1.5 story shed had to be caulked and painted. She went up and down the ladder for several hours, then decided to sit to caulk the lower half. She sat cross-legged for half an hour. When she turned to get up, her left knee twisted and popped. Pain was immediate and severe …
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Medial Meniscus Injury case. This includes: analysis of the detailed the history of “The Shed That Shot The Knee” - Case Scenarios 8; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the knee; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 36% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 64% Treatment.
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- Hours: 3.0
- Price: $120.00
- Dates offered:Â TBA Spring 2024
Clinical Cases: Cervical Spine Evaluation & Treatment, Cervical Spine Instability
Man Shears Arms OFF While Sleeping– Neck Case Scenario 9
36yo male construction worker complains of numbness and loss of function of his arms when trying to sleep at night. One month out from traumatic injury event. He was on a roof installing rafters & fell - landed on his head. DID NOT break his neck, as far as he could tell …
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Neck Instability case. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “Man Shears Arms OFF While Sleeping” - Cervical Spine Case Scenario 9; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biome-chanics, and load tolerance testing for the cervical spine; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions.
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- Hours: 3
- Price: $120.00
- Dates offered:Â TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Ankle Evaluation & Treatment, Ankle Sprain Injury
Skipping Into Ankle Pain - Ankle Case Scenario 10
17yo WF c/o right ankle pain, swelling and bruising secondary to grade II/III lateral ankle sprain 1 week earlier. She was skipping down hallway & rolled her ankle. She had immediate sharp, severe pain (7) …
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Plantar Fasciitis case. This includes: • Analysis of the detailed case history of “That First Step is a Doozy” - Case scenario 12; • Physical exam testing and interpretation of findings including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics and load tolerance testing for the ankle and foot; • Detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario including dosages and rationales for interventions; • Intervention techniques used: manual therapy and therapeutic exercise • Course breakdown: 40% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 60% Treatment
- Approval Status: check your state >>
- Hours: 3.0
- Price: $120.00
- Dates offered:Â TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Knee Evaluation & Treatment, Osteoarthritis
Clunk Goes the Nurse's Knee - Knee Case Scenario 3
54 y/o WF with a PMHx of torn medial meniscus, s/p partial minisectomy. Has worked as a hospital nurse for 28 years without issues, until 6 years ago. She has gradually developed mild, diffuse knee pain with fast walking, and it is worsening over time ...
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Knee Osteoarthritis case. This includes: analysis of the detailed history of “Clunk Goes The Nurse’s Knee” - Case Scenario 3; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the knee; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 42% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 58% Treatment.
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- Hours: 2.5
- Price: $100.00
- Dates offered: TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Ankle Evaluation & Treatment, Ankle Osteoarthritis
The Ankle That Ended Soccer - Ankle Case Scenario 9
35yo male c/o ankle pain & swelling secondary to debridement and ligament repair 3 months ago. Original injury occurred 15 months ago when he twisted his ankle, causing a Grade III lateral ankle sprain. Pain and swelling continues …
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of an Ankle Osteoarthritis case. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the ankle; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 36% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 64% Treatment.
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- Hours: 3.0
- Price: $120.00
- Dates offered: TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Knee Evaluation & Treatment, TRIAD Injury - ACL, MCL, Medial Meniscus
The Dog Treat Knee Injury - Knee Case Scenario 5
46yo WF competitive runner has gradually developed pain in medial left knee. Pain is mild, achy, & intermittent. She continues to run. She was walking through the house with treats to give the dogs. Her excited, LARGE, dog ran into her left knee. She heard a “pop” and immediately had sharp, moderately-severe pain inside her knee ...
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a TRIAD of concurrent knee injury conditions which are frequently seen together: ACL, MCL and Medial Meniscus pathology. This course includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “The Dog Treat Knee Injury” - Case Scenario 5; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and Load Tolerance testing for the knee; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 32% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 68% Treatment.
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- Hours: 3.5
- Price: $140.00
- Dates offered: TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Ankle Evaluation & Treatment, Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis
High Heels Ruined by Jogging - Ankle Case Scenario 14
53yo female c/o insidious onset of foot pain & swelling in the tendon at the back of her ankle for the past 3 months. She jogs 3 miles at a time, 3 days a week but has been unable to do so for past year due to work. She has jogged some intermittently, then resumed routine jogging DAILY, working up to 3 miles a day, five days a week, then symptoms began. Symptoms include intermittent, localized swelling, worse after activities …
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Posterior Tibialis Tendonitis case. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “High Heels Ruined by Jogging” Case Scenario 14; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the ankle; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 36% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 64% Treatment.
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- Hours: 3.0
- Price: $120.00
- Dates offered: TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Cervical Spine Evaluation & Treatment, Facet Arthropathy
Mysterious Pain in the Neck at Work - Neck Case Scenario 2
33yo male c/o insidious onset of right-sided neck, trap & shoulder pain for past 3 months, and it is worsening. Pain is dull, achy, localized to right side of neck. His pain is moderate (4) at rest with a waxing & waning intensity which increases to 6-7 with computer work …
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Cervical Spine Facet Arthropathy case. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “Mysterious Pain in the Neck at Work” - Neck Case Scenario 2; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the Cervical Spine; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 36% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 64% Treatment.
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- Hours: 3.0
- Price: $120.00
- Dates offered: TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Knee Evaluation & Treatment, MCL Strain
Soccer Cut Kills Knee - Knee Case Scenario 10
25yo WM injured his left knee playing soccer. During a practice, he blocked a kick & landed while turning right. Immediately upon landing he had a sudden, sharp pain in his medial left knee. Within seconds, he developed a “knot” of swelling …
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a MCL Strain Injury. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “Soccer Cut Kills Knee” Case Scenario 10; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the knee; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 36% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 64% Treatment.
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- Hours: 3.0
- Price: $120.00
- Dates offered: TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Knee Evaluation & Treatment, Left TKA
The Knee That Wouldn't Bend - Knee Case Scenario 11
76yo WM, retired mail carrier with long-standing knee OA. Postponed surgery as long as possible but pain, swelling and loss of mobility worsened over last 6 month. He underwent SURGERY- left TKA. He received 2 weeks of post-op care, but no post-op precautions …
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of an MCL Strain Injury. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “The Knee That Wouldn’t Bend” Case Scenario 11; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the post-op knee; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 36% History & Physical, 64% Treatment.
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- Hours: 3.0
- Price: $120.00
- Dates offered: TBA Spring 2024
CLINICAL CASES: Shoulder Evaluation & Treatment, Rotator Cuff Tear - Traumatic
Not All Tears Need Repairs - Shoulder Case Scenario 17
61yo female c/o right shoulder pain. She slipped on the ice & fell onto her outstretched right hand 2 months ago. Had severe sharp pain at the time, but was able to move it so she was sure it wasn’t broken. It was sore & felt weak. She figured it was strained & would heal up on its own. There was no swelling, but she had lingering pain, and within a couple of days, she noticed a small bruise on the top of her shoulder …
This course offers a unique approach to learning through a clinical perspective. This course details a systematic approach to the management of a diagnosis-specific clinical case as it steps through the dissection, analysis and interpretation of a Rotator Cuff Tear case. This includes: analysis of the detailed case history of “Not All Tears Need Repairs” Case Scenario 17; physical exam testing and interpretation of findings, including special orthopedic tests, joint biomechanics, and load tolerance testing for the shoulder; detailed treatment regimen used for this specific case scenario, including dosages and rationales for interventions. Course breakdown: 35% Case Scenario with History & Physical, 65% Treatment.
- Approval Status: check your state >>
- Hours: 3.5
- Price: $140.00
- Dates offered: TBA Spring 2024
