Module 2: Physical Examination
Physical Examination
History and Intake
Relevant Past Medical History
Physical Examination – Muscle
Physical Examination – Neurological
Trauma Neurology
Spinal Cord Hypersensitivity after Trauma
Glia Cell Response
Brain fMRI studies and pain
Receptive Field enlargement
Consideration of alterations in Endocrine function
Hypothalamus controls limbic system and affect on autonomic and endocrine function.
Hypothalamus role in regulating neuroendocrine and immune response.
Physical Examination – Vestibular
Physical Examination – Orthopedic
Types of Referred Pain
Neurotome
Angiotome
Dermatome
Myotome
Sclerotome
Viscerotomes
Whiplash Traumatology Associated Common Syndromes/Disorders
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Headaches
Sacroiliac Joint Injury
Vestibular Injury
Tinnitus
Traumatic Stress - Psychological components of Injury and Pain
Memory Acquisition and Storage