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Unlocking Lower Body Assessment: Mastering Special Tests for Orthopedic Success 

Saturday March 1, 2025

8:00 am- 12:00 pm

Course Description: 

In the ever-evolving field of physical therapy, practitioners often encounter a vast array of special tests, both old and new. With so many options available, how do you select the right tests for your clinical practice? This course will equip attendees with the essential tools to identify and apply the most appropriate special tests for commonly encountered pathologies in outpatient orthopedic settings.  Participants will learn to prioritize tests backed by evidence and recognize their diagnostic accuracy. Additionally, the course will include practice opportunities and performance tips to enhance confidence and proficiency in executing unfamiliar special tests. 

Level of Course: 
Intermediate 


Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, the attendee should be able to: 

  • Identify special tests with the highest accuracy and strongest evidence for each major joint. 
  • Perform these special tests proficiently. 
  • Differentiate whether a test is primarily suited for screening or for confirming a diagnostic hypothesis. 
  • Provide at least one example of how test clustering can improve diagnostic accuracy. 
  • Apply the discussed principles to assess the likelihood of a patient having a specific condition based on a clinical scenario. 

Instructor:

Marie-Eve Pepin, PT, OMPT, MSPT, DPT 

Marie-Eve Pepin, PT, OMPT, MSPT, DPT is a 1998 graduate of McGill University with a BS in Physical Therapy, a Master from Oakland University, a Doctorate from the MGH Institute and a specialization in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy from Oakland University. She is also a core faculty in the Wayne State University Physical Therapy Program. She has been teaching orthopedic content, and in particular special tests, for 19 years. She has been working as an orthopedic physical therapist for 26 years. She authored 12 peer reviewed papers with the most recent being the APTA clinical practice Guidelines for Distal Radial Fractures. 

Course Location: 

RIM Auditorium (Basement)  or Brasza Outpatient  Center  - 261 Mack, Detroit MI 48201 

Intended Audience: 

PT/PTA, OT/OTA, ATC

 

Course Hours: 

8:00am – 12:00pm    
Registration will begin at 7:30am
Snacks provided.
Lunch on your own.
 

Contact Hours: 

4 hours

 

Registration Fees: 

Tenet/DMC/RIM employees: $50
Non Tenet/DMC/RIM employees: $100

 

Class limit: 

30 registrants

 

 

Online Registration      

 

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