Course Code: REL-RTS-0-TPPTET
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least five key components of the examination for an older adult with thoracic pain.
Evaluate objective findings to differentiate between musculoskeletal and visceral sources of thoracic pain.
Select appropriate management techniques for thoracic pain based on clinical presentation.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Common Diagnoses
Why It Matters
Common Diagnoses
Other Diagnoses
Review
Red Flag Conditions
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Examination
Observation and Palpation
Range of Motion Testing
Muscle Testing
Special Tests
Outcome Measures and Functional Testing
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Treatment
Patient Management
Fracture
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Tara Caberwal, PT, DPT
Dr. Caberwal is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in Buies-Creek, NC. She is certified in orthopaedic manual therapy (COMT) and manual therapy certified (MTC). She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS). Her primary clinical practice involves working with active duty military in Fort Bragg, NC. In 2019, she graduated from Andrews University post-professional program with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) and completed her manual therapy fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2022.
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.