Evaluation of the Hip Complex

Chris Owens, PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

Online Course

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Prerequisites Required
2 hours - Provided by Summit Professional Education

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Description

Hip pain is a common complaint among patients in a wide variety of clinical settings. Clinicians are faced with the challenge of implementing effective evidence-based interventions for the hip despite there being high levels of uncertainty about the origin of pain in this region. This uncertainty is further complicated by the fact that multiple structures can cause pain in this region. A systematic and concise process for clinical examination is essential for appropriate management of this challenging patient population.

This course will assist clinicians with prioritizing examination tests and measures by presenting a tissue specific approach to clinical examination of the hip. Clinicians will be provided with a systematic examination approach that will allow them to categorize patients quickly and effectively. A case-based clinical reasoning approach will provide participants with the ability to clearly communicate findings with patients and colleagues.

Highlights

  • Provide a 15-minute systematic examination that includes differential diagnosis for the hip region
  • Use the rapid examination process to assign patients to effective treatment-based categories
  • Review the most reliable and relevant clinical information regarding minimal tests and measures and special tests
  • A systematic approach to interpreting complex clinical problems

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the relevant regional anatomical contributions to normal hip function.
  2. Categorize all relevant patient history and examination information as a means of making appropriate patient plan of care decisions.
  3. Explain how to educate patients appropriately based on examination findings.
  4. Determine appropriate clinical information through tests and measures and selected special tests.

Course Content

Evaluation of the Hip Complex
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Module
  1. The Hip Complex
    1. Anatomical considerations for the hip complex
    2. Clinical categories of hip pain:
      1. Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
      2. Buttock pain
      3. Sports related groin pain
      4. Hip joint arthrosis/arthritis
    3. Examination of the Hip Complex – Case Study
      1. Patient history:
        1. Review of medical history/patient profile
        2. Presenting complaints/functional limitations
      2. Patient examination – Evidence-based considerations
      3. Interpretation of examination findings:
        1. Evaluation
        2. Prognosis
        3. Interventions

Chris Owens PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT has over 20 years experience treating patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Dr. Owens was recognized in 1998 by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. In 2006, he became a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedics, and was accepted as fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists.

Dr. Owens has published many peer-review articles and presented his distinguished research at conferences in orthopedic manual physical therapy. He has offered continuing education instruction nationally for physical therapists in orthopedic manual physical therapy for 15 years. Dr. Owens has taught musculoskeletal management at the Hampton University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Connecticut and his Doctorate of Science from Texas Tech University Health Science Center.


DISCLOSURES

FINANCIAL: S. Chris Owens is compensated by Summit as an instructor.

NONFINANCIAL: S. Chris Owens has no non-financial relationships to disclose.

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