Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Palpation

• Understand the importance and scope of clinical palpation in musculoskeletal assessment.
• Learn the fundamental concepts and principles of palpation techniques.
• Explore the role of palpation in identifying anatomical landmarks and assessing soft tissue structures.

Module 2: Palpation Techniques

• Dive deeper into various palpation techniques used in clinical practice.
• Master the art of palpating muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues.
• Develop tactile sensitivity and learn to differentiate between normal and abnormal tissue textures.

Module 3: Musculoskeletal Assessment

• Learn how to perform a comprehensive musculoskeletal assessment using palpation.
• Understand how palpation integrates with other assessment methods such as range of motion testing and special tests.
• Practice assessing joint integrity, muscle strength, and tissue flexibility through palpation.

Module 4: Orthopedic Evaluation

• Gain proficiency in conducting orthopedic evaluations through palpation.
• Identify common musculoskeletal conditions and injuries using palpation techniques.
• Learn to correlate palpation findings with clinical signs and symptoms for accurate diagnosis.

Module 5: Diagnostic Palpation

• Explore the diagnostic potential of palpation in identifying specific musculoskeletal pathologies.
• Learn to palpate trigger points, tender points, and areas of inflammation.
• Understand how palpation findings contribute to the formulation of treatment plans.