Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CSET
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the key signs, symptoms, and risk factors of acute and chronic exertional compartment syndrome (ACS and CECS).
Recognize the appropriate diagnostic methods and clinical assessments used to differentiate ACS from CECS.
Determine evidence-based management strategies for ACS and CECS, including when to refer for emergency intervention or surgical consultation.
Outline:
Section 1: Acute Compartment Syndrome: Recognizing the Signs
Compartment Syndrome
Pathophysiology
Why This Matters
Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS)
Incidence
Commonly Affected Compartments
Assessment and Red Flags
Skating on Thin Ice
Key Takeaways
Section 2: ACS: Evaluation and Diagnosis
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Sensory Testing
Range of Motion
Neuromuscular Assessment
Cathy’s Crash
Treatment and Management
Fasciotomy
Postoperative Treatment
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome
Overview
Pathophysiology
Presentation
Incidence
Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
A Rugby Player’s Roadblock
Evaluation and Diagnosis
History and Symptom Provocation
Anthropometrics and Observation
Musculoskeletal Exam
Neurologic Assessment
Movement and Functional Assessment
Treatment and Management
Example Interventions
The Rugby Player’s Home Routine
Outcomes
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
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.
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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; Entry level Physical Therapist; Entry level Physical Therapist Assistant; in the following settings: Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORFs), Hospitals: Acute, Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.