Australia Chiropractic Continuing Education

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a low back disorder
• List the differential diagnosis of low back disorders
• Outline the different elements of a low back examination
• Identify “red flags” in the examination and evaluation of low back patients
• Summarize additional low back tests that can be performed and the reasons why to use them

• Compare knee joint biomechanics during running and cutting tasks performed with and without ankle taping
• Review common and unusual causes of lateral ankle pain
• Examine the effects of foot orthotics on overpronation and gait
• Relate the current state of knowledge about the pathogenesis of hallux valgus
• Apply contemporary knowledge to the assessment, management and prevention of ankle sprains
• Appraise the relationship between posterior lower limb muscle tightness and plantar fasciitis

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Physical Diagnosis 146 through Physical Diagnosis 159

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of an elbow disorder
• List appropriate exam procedures for differential diagnosis of elbow disorders
• Outline the different elements of a elbow exam
• Discuss the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of elbow complaints
• Summarize additional elbow tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

• Identify and describe the signs and symptoms hip disorders
• Synthesize differential diagnosis of hip disorders
• Outline and analyze the different elements of a hip exam
• Comprehend the nature of spinal cord and cauda equina injuries and determine their importance in hip disorders
• Apply knowledge of available hip assessments and evaluate how each can best be utilized

Hour 1

• Identify and describe the signs and symptoms hip disorders
• Synthesize differential diagnosis of hip disorders
• Outline and analyze the different elements of a hip exam
• Comprehend the nature of spinal cord and cauda equina injuries and determine their importance in hip disorders
• Apply knowledge of available hip assessments and evaluate how each can best be utilized

Hour 2

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a neck disorder
• Differentially diagnose neck disorders
• Perform the different elements of a neck exam
• Comprehend the importance of "red flags" in the exam and evaluation of neck complainants
• Summarize additional neck tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

Hour 3

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a shoulder disorder
• Be able to list differential diagnosis of shoulder disorders
• Outline the different elements of a shoulder exam
• Understand the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of shoulder complainants
• Be able to summarize additional shoulder tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

Hour 4

• Identify important chest and thorax landmarks in order to perform a lung examination.
• Summarize the various musculature associated with adult breathing mechanics.
• Demonstrate the differences between consolidation and effusion lung pathologies.
• Diagnose common adult lung pathologies with use of a medical history and full physical examination.

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a neck disorder
• Differentially diagnose neck disorders
• Perform the different elements of a neck exam
• Comprehend the importance of "red flags" in the exam and evaluation of neck complainants
• Summarize additional neck tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a shoulder disorder
• Be able to list differential diagnosis of shoulder disorders
• Outline the different elements of a shoulder exam
• Understand the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of shoulder complainants
• Be able to summarize additional shoulder tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

• Identify important chest and thorax landmarks in order to perform a lung examination.
• Summarize the various musculature associated with adult breathing mechanics.
• Demonstrate the differences between consolidation and effusion lung pathologies.
• Diagnose common adult lung pathologies with use of a medical history and full physical examination.

• Define the differences between visual fields and pathways.
• Recognize the three most common eye conditions and diseases affecting the cranial nerves seen within the chiropractic practice.
• Diagnose common eye diseases and conditions from a funduscopic examination.
• Propose management and co-management options for specific common eye conditions.

• Explain jurisdictional authority over school enrollment and pre-participation physical examinations
• List the common items required on a school enrollment and pre-participation physical examinations
• Outline the key components of the health history
• Identify normal values for vision and hearing acuity
• Calculate BMI and determine age appropriate percentile ranking
• Classify physical maturity using the Tanner Scale
• Assess immunization records for statutory compliance
• Indicate the difference in the level of detail required in the pre-participation exam versus the school enrollment physical
• Recognize the classifications of sports based on exertion required and level of contact
• Describe the process of clearing an athlete to resume training and competition
• Recognize the risk factors to sudden cardiac death syndrome
• Determine the association between risk factors and specific sports

• Recognize the elements and significance of the jugular venous pulse
• Know the physiology and sound of S1 and S2
• Know the physiology and sound of S3 and S4
• Identify systole and diastole by palpation and listening
• Describe heart murmurs
•  Hear and understand the mechanism of two common systolic murmurs

• Justify the addition of manipulative therapy to rehabilitation in the management of recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability
• Compare the effectiveness of plantar fascia-specific stretching to high-load strength training in patients with plantar fasciitis
• Examine the biomechanical mechanisms that may be involved in the foot-to-low back relationship, and how foot orthoses might be used to manage low back pain
• Outline the state of current clinical evidence regarding the use of manual therapies in the treatment of lateral ankle sprains
• Summarize relevant concepts for the diagnosis and management of ankle syndesmosis injuries

• Differentially diagnose prostate pathologies in individuals who present to your office with musculoskeletal pain,
• Differentiate various types of common prostate pathologies
• Expand understanding of prostate pathophysiology, including hormonal and biochemical implications
• Identify prostate pathology risk factors
• Identify the common pre-disposing factors for prostate pathologies that can ultimately mimic musculoskeletal complaints
• Interpret conventional prostate diagnostic procedures and identify protocols to evaluate and monitor prostate health and/or pathology
• Hone diagnostic skills by reviewing and analyzing patient case studies, inclusive of history, exam findings, lab test results for patients presenting with musculoskeletal complaints that may have underlying prostate pathologies

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a wrist and hand disorder
• Be able to list appropriate exam procedures for a differential diagnosis of wrist and hand disorders
• Outline the different elements of a wrist and hand exam
• Discuss the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of wrist and hand complaints
• Be able to summarize additional wrist and hand tests that can be performed and under what conditions to use them

• Outline the current state of the literature on the etiology, diagnosis and management of frozen shoulder
• Clarify the influence of the spine on shoulder range of motion in middle-aged and elderly patients
• Assess the utility of three clinical tests evaluating subscapularis muscle function
• Utilize and integrate a simple clinical test to assist in distinguishing neck from shoulder pain
• Summarize the recent Clinical Practice Guideline (APTA) regarding the treatment of adhesive capsulitis

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a mid-back disorder
• Be able to list differential diagnosis of mid-back disorders
• Outline the different elements of a mid-back exam
• Understand the importance of “red flags” in the exam and evaluation of mid-back complainants
• Be able to summarize additional mid-back tests that can be performed and the reasons why to use them

• Understand basic genetic and how this new field of medicine may impact your practice
• Learn and key common genomic medicine study type.
• Critically evaluate genomic medicine studies by identifying bias, evaluating effect size, and applying it to your patient.
• Understand the cardiovascular disease association between the SNPs ApoE, Kif6, and MTHFR.
• Consider how polymorphisms may impact the placebo effect.

• List five statistical references that relate to evidence based practice.
• List four Red flags that are pertinent in the evaluation component of treatment.
• Identify the five categories that pertain to possible spinal pain and referred pain.
• Describe two metabolic diseases that can affect the spine.

• This contains all courses with the educational objectives listed from Physical Diagnosis 166 through Physical Diagnosis 169

• Recognize and list four red flags for the cervical and shoulder girdle.
• Identify three medical conditions that may refer to the cervical spine but are non-musculoskeletal in origin and require a physician's intervention.
• Name and describe two CPR for the Cervical Spine.
• List two dural tests that are done for the nervous system in the Cervical region.

• Identify and describe two musculoskeletal issues of the thoracic region.
• List one dural test that is used to evaluate the thoracic region which will assist in determining normal neuromeningeal pathway mobility.
• List two CPR of the spine in the thoracic region that have good reliability and are effective in use.
• List and describe two vascular diagnoses which may relate to Thoracic Spine referred pain

• Identify two serious pathologies that appear to be related to the lumbar spine but are not.
• Describe three categories of pelvic fractures than may occur.
• Describe the objective differences between vascular claudication and neurogenic claudication.
• List the five screening tests for the pelvis and SI joint.

Hour 1:

• Knowledge of human gait analysis and its application to clinical scenarios.
• Explain the common gait terminology, such as stride length, step width, and cadence.
• Identify the stance and swing cycles of gait.
• Summarize the gait cycle and how it relates to normal human ambulation.
• Explain how movements at the pelvis, lower extremity, hip, knee, ankle, and subtalar joints interact during stance to conserve energy, and to protect one from injuries that might otherwise result from the repetitive stresses that occur during gait.

• Describe how patients with over-pronation and over-supination present in a clinical setting.
• Comprehend the functional biomechanics of the lunge, and squat and its relationships to faulty movement patterns.
• Compare Janda’s lower extremity functional screens.
• Demonstrate that clinical gait analysis alters treatment decisions to improve functional outcomes.

Hour 3:

• Illustrate the LEFS (lower extremity functional scale), and report its clinical value.
• Demonstrate evidence-based exercises to help improve over-pronation in patients.
• Apply the scientific foundations of modifications for custom orthotics with clinical case scenarios.
• Illustrate, through the use of case scenarios the typical examination findings and documentation of gait analysis in the “O” (objective) section of notes.

• Identify musculoskeletal anatomy pertinent to the abdominal exam.
• Identify the location of intra-abdominal contents relative to the abdominal wall and what is normally palpable.
• Recognize examination techniques used for inspection, auscultation, percussion and palpation of the abdomen.
• Name advanced techniques used to evaluate the acute abdomen.

• Increase awareness and recognition of statin intolerance in musculoskeletal patients.
• Learn the risk factors associated with Statin Associated Muscle Symptoms (SAMS).
• Identify the signs and symptoms of myositis/myopathy.
• Discuss the physiological process involved with SAMS and tests to confirm.

• Investigate the diagnostic accuracy of information from the patient history associated with hip-related pain 
• Characterize the association between manual therapy dosing and treatment outcomes for patients with hip osteoarthritis
• Summarize the literature regarding the diagnosis and non-operative treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome 
• Determine whether the addition of hip treatment and rehabilitation improves outcomes in patients with low back pain
• Quantify the prevalence of hip girdle weakness and tenderness in people with chronic non-specific low back pain

• Discuss the use of electrotherapy to control pain
• Establish parameters for wobble board rehabilitation of the ankle
• Describe how SI manipulation affects anterior knee pain
• Discuss the use of post-fracture manipulation
• Construct therapeutic exercises for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis

• Describe ideal pad placement for interferential therapy
• Discuss increasing muscle strength in the elderly
• Construct screening procedures and treatment for the TMJ
• Relate the evaluation and treatment of whiplash
• Review rehabilitation of ankle injuries

• Explain that the key to increased utilization of ultrasound lies in chiropractic providers knowledge and training
• Recognize the ultrasound procedure, its benefits, effects, proper application, and potential outcomes
• Point out precautions and contraindications affiliated with ultrasound
• Internalize a level of knowledge and comprehension of diathermal principles
• Develop skill sets when rendering ultrasound (continuous or pulsed) therapy