Hour 1

• Describe four purposes for performing orthopedic tests
• Describe three approaches to performing orthopedic tests
• Discuss the clinical importance of pertinent negative findings when performing orthopedic tests
• Discuss the concept of “Evidence Based Medicine”
• Define “Orthopedic Test Item Cluster”
• Describe several metrics used in the validation of orthopedic tests for inclusion in orthopedic test item clusters

 Hour 2

• Describe three Orthopedic Test Item Clusters (OSTs) relevant to the evaluation of the sacroiliac region
• Describe the five procedures included in the Laslett Cluster #2 for the assessment of sacroiliac pain
• Describe the two primary types of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
• Discuss the clinical utility of the Bakody Test and the Reverse Bakody Test

 Hour 3

• Describe four testing procedures included in Wainner’s Cluster for the assessment of cervical radiculopathy
• Describe Cook’s Cervical Myelopathy Cluster
• Discuss potential problems that may arise in the application of OST clusters
• Discuss ways to minimize inappropriate application of OST clusters