Integration of Clinical Exam, Diagnostic Testing, and Treatment, Part 2: Neuropathies of the Lower Limb
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Neuropathies of the lower extremities include some of the most common health conditions. Tarsal tunnel syndrome, piriformis syndrome, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment, and peroneal neuropathy cause thousands of patients to seek medical attention and physical therapy. The speakers will present a new paradigm for physical therapist practice in which appropriate diagnostic testing is integrated with typical clinical examination for purposes of diagnosis, differential diagnosis, identification of underlying causes of pathology, and creation of appropriate patient treatment plans. The presenters will use case studies and reports to examine the role of electromyography and nerve conduction studies in the evaluation of lower extremity neuropathy. The speakers will provide an introduction to musculoskeletal and neurologic ultrasound imaging and discuss its use in lower extremity neuropathy differential diagnosis, followed by clinical examination protocols to isolate pathology. Attendees will gain a comprehensive framework for patient management through establishment of evidence-based treatment plans that correlate with both the clinical examination and the diagnostic data.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe methods of diagnosis and differential diagnosis of lower extremity nerve pathology
- Explain the use of imaging and electrodiagnostic studies in the evaluation of the lower extremity.
- Integrate diagnostic testing results with physical examination in order to create evidence-based treatment plans for lower extremity neural pathology.
Dimitrios Kostopoulos
PT, DPT, MD, DSc, ECS
Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos is board certified in Clinical Electrophysiology with over 30 years of clinical experience. He is a Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor for Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, a past member of SACE (Specialization Academy of Content Experts) for the ABPTS examination board on electrophysiology, an elected secretary of the board of the Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management of APTA, and an adjunct faculty member of Springfield College. He is the editor of the Diagnostic Section of the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, and the author or co-author of numerous books, articles and research papers related to his fields of expertise. He is the founder of Hands-On Companies.
Richard McKibben
PT, DSc
Dr. McKibben is a physical therapist and clinical electrophysiologist. He received his DSc in Clinical Electrophysiology from Rocky Mountain University, and his MS in Physical Therapy from North Georgia College. He is board certified in Clinical Electrophysiology by ABPTS. He has completed thousands of electrophysiologic studies, and has logged thousands of hours in peer review and administration for electrophysiologic testing laboratories. He is a senior faculty for Hands-On Diagnostics.
Konstantine Rizopoulos
PT, DPT, RMSK, MCMT
Dr. Rizopoulos is Board Certified in Musculoskeletal Sonography. He also holds a doctoral degree with a focus in business administration, marketing, PR and management. He is the co-founder of Hands-On Companies, a consortium of companies in the areas of Physical Therapy, Diagnostic Testing, and Education. During his extensive experience in diagnostic testing and manual therapy, Dr. Rizopoulos has treated more than 100,000 patients over the last 30 years, and performed thousands of ultrasound diagnostic tests. He has also co-authored several books with Dr. Kostopoulos, and numerous articles for professional journals.
Mark Emery Brooks
PT, DSc, ECS, OCS, Vice President of Clinical Education of HODS
Dr. Brooks has over 25 years of experience as a clinician, administrator and educator in the field of physical therapy. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from University of Kentucky, and completed his doctorate in clinical electrophysiology at Rocky Mountain University in 2005. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in both Clinical Electrophysiology and Orthopedics. Dr. Brooks has worked as a physical therapist in many settings, including outpatient, acute care, home health and long-term care. His teaching experience includes the University of Kentucky, University of Indianapolis, Midway College and Somerset Community College. He was one of the first instructors in Rocky Mountain University's transitional DPT program, and has also taught numerous continuing medical education courses. Dr. Brooks is responsible for all clinical education at HODS.
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