Integrative orthopedic and neurologic physical exam blends traditional eastern examination techniques of inspecting and palpating the jing-jin ("sinew meridians" or myofascial tracts) with contemporary orthopedic, osteopathic, sports medicine and neurologic physical examination, including:
- Joint range-of-motion, tracking and stability
- Muscle strength, length and bulk
- Sensory function
- Posture, gait, and movement abnormalities
- Functional capacity deficits
- Special orthopedic and neurological tests
Goals of Integrative Physical Exam:
- Diagnose and develop treatment plans for common and significant injuries and pain conditions of the spine and extremities, in standard medical (ICD-10) and AOM pattern identification terms
- Identify urgent/serious medical conditions that warrant immediate referral to physician care or emergency medicine
- Evaluate and document functional baselines and progress for Work Comp, HMO, VA and Auto insurance
- Develop one’s treatment skills from monitoring objectively-verifiable responses and changes in tissue function and structure
Integrative Orthopedic & Neurologic Physical Exam is taught both as the focus of stand-alone in-person and distance-learning classes, and with a regional focus in the Spine and Extremities series.
