54 Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy of Upper Extremity and Lower Quadrant: Summary
Differential Diagnosis in Physical Therapy of Upper Extremity and Lower Quadrant 3 Contact Hours
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Authors Dr. Suzanne Tinsley PT, NCS
Dr. Marie Vazquez Morgan PT Received Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Therapy and a Masters in Health Sciences in from Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, Academic Doctorate in Health Studies from Texas Woman’s University in Denton, serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Institutional Wellness at LSU Health Shreveport.
Received Master’s in Physical Therapy from Texas Woman’s University, PhD in Neuropharmacology from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, Faculty at LSU Health-Shreveport, Assistant Vice-Chancellor of Institutional Advancement at LSU Health – Shreveport, Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science, the Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Neuroscience and the Department of Neurology, LSU Health – Shreveport.
LEARNING OUTCOMES • Recognize how to apply the principles of evidence-based practice (EBP) as it relates to clinical decision making in primary care physical therapy by applying optimal diagnostic standards to the clinical decision making process • Recognize and utilize questions during the examination/re-examination and intervention phases of treatment to facilitate making an accurate differential diagnosis
• Distinguish between the presentation of clinical signs and symptoms associated with selected medical diagnoses to facilitate making a differential diagnosis • Identify available medical information as a basis for making appropriate referrals to physicians, certified clinical specialists, or other healthcare professionals • Recognize client signs and symptoms that require immediate and/or emergency medical attention and make appropriate referrals
S ELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1. Apley scratch test is testing for impairment/dysfunction in the: a. Labrum b. Rotator cuff injury c. Impingement d. Hip pain 2. To complete the cervical distraction test, the examiner grasps the chin and: a. Frontal bone b. Temporal bone c. Ears d. Occiput
3. Cervical red flags for vertebral artery insufficiency: a. Previous history of cancer b. Night pain c. Weight loss d. Dizziness 4. Cluster for cervical radiculopathy include: a. Cervical rotation great than 25 degrees to affected side b. - Distraction test c. + Spurling’s d. - ULTT Median
ANSWERS: 1: B
2 : D
3 : D
4 : C
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