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RESIDENCY
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 ELIGIBILITY
1. A graduate from an accredited physical
therapy program with a current valid license to practice in
the state of Michigan or will be able to obtain a valid
license prior to clinical mentorship.
2. Candidates currently employed in an outpatient orthopedic
setting (full or part-time).
3. Successful completion of the home study course offered by
the orthopedic section of the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA), (Current concepts in orthopedic physical
therapy 11.2 ) and complete the examination requirement for
completion of the course.
4. Above all, the student should demonstrate a high level of
motivation towards clinical learning and patient care. |
FALL SESSION
Orientation |
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1. The 3
stage approach
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Introduction to the somatic model concept
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Musculoskeletal and neurophysiological basis
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Principles of diagnosis and management
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5. The need
for evidence and quantum evidence
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WINTER / SUMMER / FALL SESSION |
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Scientific basis
and systems review
Introduction to regional application (spine)
The 3 stage approach
Identification of musculoskeletal and systemic red
flags
Systemic mediation and yellow flags
Radiology
1. Cervicothoracic complex
2. Lumbopelvic complex (Biomechanical assessment and
routine examination relating to ‘lesion and somatic
diagnosis’. Orthopaedic examination and treatment
comprising manual therapy / segmental and dynamic
stabilization, functional re-education).
3. Management of discogenic pathology.
4. Post operative management of spinal dysfunction
5. Medical diagnostics for the physical therapist
(Systems Review, Regional application)
6. Evidence based practice and scientific enquiry |
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Class quiz
Periodic evaluation in OSCE format
Quarterly test, scientific basis and systems
review
Half yearly testing, written, practical / oral. |
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1. Regional
application (Extremities)
a. Ankle and foot
b. Knee
c. Hip
2. Regional application (Extremities)
a. Shoulder
b. Elbow
c. Wrist and hand
The 3 stage approach
Identification of musculoskeletal and systemic red
flags
Systemic mediation and yellow flags
Radiology
(Biomechanical assessment and routine examination
relating to ‘lesion and somatic diagnosis’.
Orthopaedic examination and treatment comprising
manual therapy / segmental and dynamic
stabilization, functional re-education).
3.Neurophysiological basis of orthopedic dysfunction
4. TMJ disorders
5. Gait and locomotion
6.Post operative management of extremity dysfunction
7.Orthotic prescription |
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Class quiz
Periodic evaluation in OSCE format
Final testing, written, practical / oral. |
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WINTER SESSION |
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Mentored clinical
rotation
Case study presentation
Live patient examinations
1. spine
2. extremities |
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FELLOWSHIP SYLLABUS
ELIGIBILITY
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A graduate from an accredited physical therapy program with
a current valid license to practice in the state of Michigan
or will be able to obtain a valid license prior to clinical
mentorship.
2. A graduate from an APTA accredited orthopaedic physical
therapy residency program
OR
ABPTS certified in the orthopaedic track (OCS).
3. Candidates with a minimum of 1-2 years experience in an
outpatient orthopedic setting and currently employed in an
outpatient orthopedic setting (full or part-time).
4. Successful completion of the home study course offered by
the orthopedic section of the American Physical Therapy
Association (APTA), (Current concepts in orthopedic physical
therapy 11.2 ) and complete the examination requirement for
completion of the course.
5. Above all, the student should demonstrate a high level of
motivation towards clinical learning and patient care. |
FALL SESSION
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Home study
course. 11.2.Current concepts in orthopedic physical
therapy.
AP TA (6 MONTHS) |
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Orientation |
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WINTER SESSION |
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1. Conceptual basis of
the 3 stage approach
2. Conceptual basis of determining appropriateness
of patients for physical therapy
3. Concepts and principles of lesion diagnosis.
4. Concepts and principles of somatic diagnosis.
5. Introduction to regional application (spine)
6. Cervicothoracic complex
7. Lumbopelvic complex
8. Management of discogenic pathology.
9. Post operative management of spinal dysfunction
10. Medical screening for the physical therapist
(Systems Review, Regional application)
11. Evidence based practice and scientific enquiry |
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I, II, III, IV, V,
VI, VII |
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Class quiz
Periodic evaluation in OSCE format
Half yearly testing, written, practical / oral.
1. Principles and concepts
2. Regional application (spine). |
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SUMMER SESSION |
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1. Regional application
(Extremities)
a. Ankle and foot
b. Knee
c. Hip
2. Regional application (Extremities)
a. Shoulder
b. Elbow
c. Wrist and hand
3.Neurophysiological basis of orthopedic dysfunction
4. Gait and locomotion
5. Orthotic prescription |
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I, II, III, IV, V,
VI, VII |
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Class quiz
Periodic evaluation in OSCE format |
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WINTER SESSION |
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5th , 6th , 7th,
8th quarter |
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Anatomical review and
advanced concepts of medical screening, lesion and
somatic diagnosis, clinical reasoning (spine)
Anatomical review and advanced concepts of medical
screening, lesion and somatic diagnosis, clinical
reasoning (extremities
High velocity thrust: theoretical principles and
application
Applied evidence |
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I, II, III, IV, V,
VI, VII |
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Class quiz
Periodic evaluation in OSCE format
Final testing, written, practical / oral.
Assignment 1&2
1. Written project
2. Case study / Poster presentation |
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WINTER (FOLLOWING) SESSION |
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I, II, III, IV, V,
VI, VII |
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Live patient
examinations
spine
extremities |
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