Course Code: REL-RTS-0-OETH
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine at least five key components of the clinical examination of patients with hip pain.
Choose special tests for common hip pathology, including intra-articular pathology, osteoarthritis, fracture, and athletic pubalgia.
Identify treatment strategies based on clinical examination findings.
Outline:
Orthopedic Examination of the Hip
Hip Anatomy
Subjective Interview and Medical Screening
Physical Examination
Palpation
Range of Motion (ROM)
Strength Testing
Muscle Length
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Special Tests and Differential Diagnosis
Special Tests
Osseous Pathology
Common Intra-Articular Pathologies
Extra-Articular Pathologies
Review
Key Takeaways
Intervention Techniques: Joint Mobilization and Range of Motion
Therapeutic Interventions
Hip Mobilization Techniques
Stretching
Strength Training
Meet Steven
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: 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: Basic level 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.