This course will expand on the person-centered and signs and symptoms reasoning approach used in orthopaedic manual physical therapy practice through the integration of evidence-informed communication strategies and hypodeductive reasoning. The learner will work to become competent in a systematic person-centered interview process that aims to develop a strong therapeutic alliance and empower the person seeking care. There will be a focus on refining appropriate communication skills related to the subjective examination of a person through the critical review of case presentations and peer critical review. The goal of this course is to develop explicit communication behaviors and skills required to perform an efficient and well-organized interview that allows the learner to construct appropriate person-centered hypotheses, physical examination plans, and intervention strategies.
Prerequisites
None.