Thoracic Pain: Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment
In this course, physical therapists will gain the foundational knowledge required to evaluate older adults with thoracic pain and determine appropriate management strategies. Common diagnoses, pain referral patterns, red flags, and special tests and measurements specific to the thoracic spine are discussed. Learners will be able to interpret their examination findings to develop an evidence-based treatment plan.
In this course, physical therapists will gain the foundational knowledge required to evaluate older adults with thoracic pain and determine appropriate management strategies. Common diagnoses, pain referral patterns, red flags, and special tests and measurements specific to the thoracic spine are discussed. Learners will be able to interpret their examination findings to develop an evidence-based treatment plan.
Alabama State Board of Physical Therapy
The Alabama Board of Physical Therapy recognizes the completion of distance learning courses as maintenance of continuing competence. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Alaska Board of Physical Therapy
The Alaska State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Arizona Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
CA Physical Therapy Board of California
Relias Learning, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of continuing competency courses by the Physical Therapy Board of California. This course is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Colorado Physical Therapy Licensure
The Colorado State Physical Therapy Board accepts Continuing Education courses as relevant to the licensee’s practice as a physical therapist and pertinent to his/her Learning Plan and goals. This course meets the requirements for Category I credit. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Connecticut Physical Therapy Licensing
The Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Physical Therapists accepts internet-based and distance learning opportunities provided such coursework is related to the practice of physical therapy. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers
The Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Florida Board of Physical Therapy
The Florida Board of Physical Therapy accepts courses approved by any state chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
The Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board
The Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board accepts Continuing Education courses sponsored by any section or chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Illinois Division of Professional Regulation of Physical Therapists
Relias LLC is an Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor, number 216.000290. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Indiana Physical Therapy Committee
The Indiana Physical Therapy Committee accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Iowa Board of Physical and Occupational Therapy
The Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure accepts Continuing Education hours obtained by completing online training courses related to the practice of physical therapy. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1.25 CEUs.
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Allied Health Professionals
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy
This course is approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 1.25 Category 1 credits and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs.
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
The Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education hours accrued through participation in educational activities approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This course meets approval under the Mississippi Regulation Part 3103 Rule 5.4 (1) (b).
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Missouri Advisory Commission for Professional Physical Therapists
The Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts accepts Continuing Education courses sponsored/approved by any state chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
The Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association as Category A activities. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval ## 2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Nebraska Board of Physical Therapy
The Nebraska State Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses relating to the theory or clinical application of theory pertaining to the practice of physical therapy. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
New Hampshire Board of Physical Therapy
The New Hampshire Physical Therapy Governing Board recognizes the completion of distance learning courses as maintenance of continuing competence. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy
This course was approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners. Approval #: 2401-35. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
New Mexico Physical Therapy Board
The New Mexico Physical Therapy Licensing Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
New York Physical Therapy
The New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy has recognized Relias Learning, LLC as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
The North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board
The Oregon Physical Therapist Licensing Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy licensing board. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy
The Rhode Island Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
The South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
South Dakota State Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias Learning is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #1902008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy (General)
The Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval ##2502008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Texas Physical Therapy Association
This activity is provided by The Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2502008TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.
This course is not approved as meeting the ethics and professional requirements for Texas physical therapists or physical therapist assistants.
The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
The US Virgin Islands Board Of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX.
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
Utah Board of Physical Therapy
The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing accepts Continuing Education courses conducted by commercial continuing education providers. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Vermont Board of Physical Therapy
The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation - Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and its affiliate components. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
The Virginia Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association as Type 1 courses. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Washington Board of Physical Therapy
The Washington Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses that are specifically related to the practice of physical therapy, with specified goals and objectives. This course is approved by the Physical Therapy Board of California and offered to PTs and PTAs for CEUs. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours. Disclaimer: It is the learner's responsibility to determine whether or not this course meets the specific renewal requirements established by your licensing board.
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing - Physical Therapy
The Wisconsin Physical Therapy Examining Board accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval #2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy
The Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy accepts Continuing Education courses approved by any state physical therapy association. Relias LLC is a Texas CCAP Accredited Provider by the Texas Physical Therapy Association, approval ##2502008TX. This activity is approved for 1.25 contact hours.
Identify at least five key components of the examination for an older adult with thoracic pain.
Evaluate objective findings to differentiate between musculoskeletal and visceral sources of thoracic pain.
Select appropriate management techniques for thoracic pain based on clinical presentation.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Common Diagnoses
Why It Matters
Common Diagnoses
Other Diagnoses
Review
Red Flag Conditions
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Examination
Observation and Palpation
Range of Motion Testing
Muscle Testing
Special Tests
Outcome Measures and Functional Testing
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Treatment
Patient Management
Fracture
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Tara Caberwal, PT, DPT
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPTDr. Caberwal is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in Buies-Creek, NC. She is certified in orthopaedic manual therapy (COMT) and manual therapy certified (MTC). She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS). Her primary clinical practice involves working with active duty military in Fort Bragg, NC. In 2019, she graduated from Andrews University post-professional program with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) and completed her manual therapy fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2022.
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
The target audience for this course is: Physical Therapists; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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