New Mexico

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.0
• Price: $120.00
• Dates offered, 2022:
  • September 10, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CDT)
  • November 19, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CST)

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 2.5
• Price: $100.00
• Dates offered, 2022:
  • September 22, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (CDT)
  • November 10, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm (CDT)

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.5
• Price: $140.00
• Dates offered, 2022:
  • September 16, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (CDT)
  • November 5, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (CDT)

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.5
• Price: $140.00
• Date offered, 2022:
  • November 27, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm (CST) 

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.0
• Price: $120.00
• Dates offered, 2022:
  • October 13, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (CDT)
  • December 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.0
• Price: $120.00
• Dates offered, 2022: 
  • September 17, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CDT)
  • December 11, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CDT)

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.0
• Price: $120.00
• Date offered, 2022:
  • October 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CDT)

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: Pending
• Hours: 3.0
• Price: $120.00
• Dates offered, 2022:
  • September 10, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CDT)
  • November 5, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CDT)

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.0
• Price: $120.00
• Dates offered, 2022: 
  • September 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CDT)
  • October 22, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CDT)

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.0
• Price: $120.00
• Dates offered, 2022:
  • October 8, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (CDT)
  • November 19, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CST)

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.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.0
• Price: $120.00
• Dates offered, 2022: 
  • September 25, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CDT)
  • December 3, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (CDT)

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: Pending
• Hours: 3.5
• Price: $140.00
• Dates offered, 2022:
  • September 25, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm (CDT)
  • November 11, 1:00 pm- 4:30 pm (CST)

Diagnosis and Management of Plantar Fasciitis with CLINICAL CASE SCENARIO

This course offers foundational information on Plantar Fasciitis including epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, symptoms, physical exam findings, and diagnostic imaging. It provides an overview of various treatment approaches both conservative and surgical interventions. In addition, this course uses a unique approach through the inclusion of clinical applications for diagnosing, quantifying, and monitoring plantar fasciitis treatment progress. A Study Guide: Self Test allows participants to test their understanding of course material and the Study Guide: Key & Rationales answers the self test questions and provides rationales for answers to help further participants understanding and retention of the course material.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 2.5
• Price: $35.00

Diagnosis and Management of Charcot Foot, including CLINICAL CASE SCENARIO

This course offers foundational information on Charcot Neuropathy or Charcot Foot, including disease characteristics & sequela, risk factors & co-morbidities, history and physical exam findings, and diagnostic imaging. It also provides an overview of treatment recommendations. In addition, this course uses a unique approach through the inclusion of a Clinical Case Scenario history and physical exam that demonstrates concepts learned/reviewed in Module 6 about Charcot Neuropathy. A Study Guide: Self Test allows participants to test their understanding of course material and the Study Guide: Key & Rationales– answers the self test questions and provides rationales for correct answers to further promote participant learning.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 2
• Price: $28.00

Anterior Shoulder Dislocation: Management & Treatment, with CLINICAL CASE SCENARIO

This course reviews 2 current research articles that offer foundational information on Primary Anterior Shoulder Dislocation in athletes and recommended treatment management, including evaluation for returning to sports. It includes epidemiology, risk factors, physical exam findings, diagnostic imaging and review of concurrent injuries associated with anterior shoulder dislocations. This course also provides a Clinical Application in the form of a Case Scenario that reviews and applies information on a recently studied Rehab Protocol for improving GH joint strength through the use of elastic bands and resistive free-weight exercises. A Study Guide: Self Test allows participants to test their understanding of course material and the Study Guide: Key & Rationales– answers the self test questions and provides rationales for answers to further promote understanding and retention of course material.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 4
• Price: $56.00

Conservative Treatment of First Patellar Dislocation with CLINICAL APPLICATION

This course offers foundational information on Patellar Dislocation including epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, mechanisms of injury, and general management concepts. It provides an overview of treatment approaches, both conservative and surgical, including review of a 5-Stage Rehabilitation Protocol which reports promising results. It In addition, this course uses a unique approach through the inclusion of clinical applications: review critical knee Anatomy in relationship to patellar dislocation and Clinical Biomechanics involved in Patellar Dislocation. Also, a Study Guide: Self Test allows participants to test their understanding of course material and the Study Guide: Key & Rationales– answers the self test questions and provides rationales for answers to further promote participant learning.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 2.5
• Price: $35.00

Nonsurgical Treatment of SI Joint Pain with CLINICAL APPLICATION

This course offers foundational information on SI Joint pain/dysfunction including diagnostic challenges of primary SI Joint pain, anatomical and biomechanical deficits that contribute to SI Joint pain, and nonsurgical treatment strategies. It provides an overview of common nonsurgical treatment approaches and reported efficacy of interventions. It In addition, this course indues a Clinical Application: Diagnostic: How to perform and interpret specific clustered SI Joint Pain-Provocative Tests.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3
• Price: $42.00

Traumatic Shoulder Dislocation: Young Patient vs. Older Patient, including CLINICAL CASE SCENARIO

This course offers foundational information on Anterior Shoulder Dislocations with emphasis on the differences in pathology & presentations post-injury between young versus older patients. This include epidemiology, risk factors, mechanisms of injury, pathology of primary injury and other associated concurrent injuries, use of diagnostic imaging. And physical exam findings. It also provides an overview of treatment approaches both conservative and surgical interventions. In addition, this course uses a unique approach through the inclusion of 2 Clinical aspects: Clinical Applications: Screening Test and Clinical Case Scenario for illustrating the evaluation and management of a shoulder dislocation patient. A Study Guide: Self Test allows participants to test their understanding of course material and the Study Guide: Key & Rationales– answers the self test questions and provides rationales to further promote concept understanding and retention.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3
• Price: $42.00

Outcomes of Conservative Treatment for Femoroacetabular Impingement

This course reviews a current research article that offers foundational information on Femoroacetabular Impingement, including epidemiology, pathology, etiology, complications, symptoms, and general treatment. The article reviews the efficacy of two common conservative treatments, physical therapy and joint injections. It assesses treatment outcomes in terms of pain and physical functioning, pre– and post– treatment, and reviews objective measurement methods and tools used to evaluate these outcomes.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 2.5
• Price: $35.00

Frozen Shoulder: Diagnosis and Treatment, with CLINICAL CASE SCENARIO

This course offers foundational information on the condition of a Frozen Shoulder including epidemiology, progression of symptomology, pathology and histology, disease classification, and clinical stages. It provides an overview of various treatment approaches both conservative and surgical interventions and potential complications of treatments. In addition, this course uses a unique approach through the inclusion of 2 clinical aspects: 1) a Clinical Application section reviewing exercises and manual therapy interventions for a frozen shoulder patient, and 2) a Clinical Case Scenario which details the dissection and interpretation of a clinical case involving a patient with the diagnosis of a frozen shoulder.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3.5
• Price: $49.00

Review of IT Band Friction Syndrome with CLINICAL APPLICATION

This course offers foundational information on IT Band Syndrome including, theories of etiology, risk factors, epidemiology, history and pain patterns, physical exam, and general management concepts. It provides an overview of treatment approaches, both conservative and surgical, including recommendations for activity advancement. It In addition, this course uses a unique approach through the inclusion of clinical applications: review critical hip and knee Anatomy in relationship to IT Band Syndrome and Clinical Biomechanics involved. A Study Guide: Self Test allows participants to test their understanding of course material and the Study Guide: Key & Rationales– answers the self test questions and provides rationales for answers to further promote learning and concept retention.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3
• Price: $42.00

Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with CLINICAL APPLICATION

This course provides foundational knowledge with interpretation and a broad overview of diagnostic methods and treatment concepts for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. In addition, this course uses a unique approach through the inclusion of a Clinical Application section on how to perform and interpret Clinical Screening tests specific for Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. Also included is a Study Guide: Self Test allows participants to test their understanding of course material and the Study Guide: Key & Rationales– answers the self test questions and provides ration-ales for answers to further promote learning and concept retention.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 3
• Price: $42.00

Acute & Chronic LBP: Classification and Treatment Overview, with CLINICAL CASE SCENARIO

This course offers foundational information and Clinical Tips on Acute and Chronic LBP, including epidemiology & etiology, disease characteristics, classification by pain patterns, differentiating neuropathic vs. nociceptive pain, LBP evaluation tools, risk factors for converting from an acute to chronic condition. It reviews the general treatment approach for Acute LBP, and provides an overview of multiple treatment approaches for Chronic LBP. It also provides a summary of efficacy studies of the treatments reviewed. In addition, this course includes a unique approach to learning through the dissection of a detailed Clinical Case Scenario, demonstrating and reviewing concepts covered in Module 21 on Acute & Chronic LBP.

• Approval Status: Pending
• Hours: 5
• Price: $70.00