Hip Pain: Causes and Differential Diagnosis

📚 Course Title: Hip Pain: Causes and Differential Diagnosis
🧪 Course Headline: An Evidence-Based Practice Solution with Debra Dent BPT Dip Manip PT OCS (Emeritus) FCAMPT (Retired)

Overview: Embark on a comprehensive journey into the complexities of hip pain with our 3-hour seminar, "Hip Pain: Causes and Differential Diagnosis." Taught by the esteemed Debra Dent, this course meticulously examines hip and buttock pain from multiple angles—anterior, lateral, and posterior perspectives. It's a synthesis of current evidence-based practice, addressing everything from serious pathology to common musculoskeletal disorders.

What You Will Learn:

🏥 Serious Pathology Referral: Understand the critical aspects of serious conditions such as vascular, visceral issues, infections, malignancies, and spondyloarthropathies that necessitate immediate physician referral. This knowledge is pivotal for patient safety and effective healthcare delivery. 🔬

• Vascular
• Visceral
• Infection and Malignancy
• Spondyloarthropathies
• Fractures and Avulsions
• Statins Associated Muscle Symptoms (SAMS) 🚫

🦵 Posterior Pathologies: Gain insights into the posterior pathologies that can affect the hip, including:

• Lumbar Radiculopathy
• SI Joint Dysfunction
• Thoracolumbar Involvement
• Peripheral Entrapment of the Sciatic Nerve
• Deep Gluteal Syndrome
• Soft Tissue Related Buttock Pain
• Hip-Related Posterior Pain 🧪

Anterior Hip and Thigh Pain: Learn about the myriad of causes behind anterior hip and thigh pain, such as:

• Osteoarthritis of the Hip and Knee
• Labral Tears
• Femoral Acetabular Impingement
• Inguinal Ligament Disruption
• Inguinal Hernia
• Cutaneous Nerve Impingement 🤕

Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome (GTPS): Stay updated with the latest research on GTPS and associated conditions like Gluteal Tendinopathy, Gluteal Bursitis, and Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome. Explore assessment, treatment, and outcome measures specifically for managing GTPS effectively. 🏃‍♂️

Assessment and Treatment: Learn the signs and symptoms specific to hip pain, along with the recommended assessments and evidence-based treatment programs. Discover the Clinical Prediction Rules that aid in the assessment of various pathologies affecting the hip, lumbar spine, and SI joint. These tools are essential for accurate diagnosis and effective patient care. 📊

Course Objective: By completing this course, you will have a significantly enhanced understanding of significant conditions affecting or referring to the hip. You'll be equipped with a wealth of knowledge to diagnose and manage hip-related disorders confidently and competently within an evidence-based practice framework. 🎓

Join us for this insightful seminar and take your clinical skills to the next level with evidence-based knowledge from a leader in the field, Debra Dent. Enhance your ability to diagnose and treat hip pain effectively and improve patient outcomes. Register now and embark on your journey to becoming a hip health expert!