Online Continuing Education Courses

Revealing Pitfalls and Precautions Hidden in the Musculoskeletal Conditions and Their Medications

• Define newer musculoskeletal conditions and diagnostic terminology, including M.T.S.S, T.O.S., C.T.S., P.F.S, etc.
• Differentiate the clinical differences between various types of arthritic conditions, and the different approaches for manual therapy needed for each
• Describe in clear, concise terms the skeletal conditions significant to the practicing manual therapist
• Explain the various types of fractures and discuss the appropriate action while casted and immediately after cast removal
• Define which musculoskeletal conditions would contraindicate stretching techniques, and clarify the technique intensity appropriate for each
• Discuss the clinical concerns for manual therapies for musculoskeletal-based autoimmune conditions and outline a systematic approach to determine appropriate treatment plans
• Explain the "wasting diseases" in the musculoskeletal system together with short and long-term clinical expectations for the therapist
• Outline the pharmaceutical classes that are commonly used to treat musculoskeletal conditions, including spotlights on significant side effects and all contraindications for manual therapies