Redefine Health Education

What Will I Learn?

Participants will learn when imaging is indicated, what studies and views are indicated for various cases, how to review imaging and reports, and how to communicate with patients and other healthcare providers.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify common static musculoskeletal imaging modalities utilized in the thoracolumbar spine.
2. Understand common radiographic views within the thoracolumbar spine.
3. Identify when stress view radiography is necessary within the lumbar spine.
4. Identify normal thoracolumbar anatomy on radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging
5. Identify the most common imaging planes for thoracolumbar magnetic resonance imaging
6. Utilize evidence-based guidelines to screen for imaging necessity for various conditions.
7. Understand signs, symptoms, or red flags suggestive of imaging necessity.  
8. Identify common pathologies with their proper clinical imaging terminology.
9. Understand indications and contraindications for clinical imaging based on the American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria.

Who is My Instructor?

Dr. Lance Mabry is an Assistant Professor at High Point University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program where he teaches diagnostic imaging and primary care.  He received his doctorate in physical therapy from U.S. Army-Baylor University and is a board certified orthopaedic specialist.  He completed fellowship training in manual therapy and primary care through Kaiser Permanente.  Lance retired from the United States Air Force after serving in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

He has rougly 30 peer reviewed publications focusing primarily on the clinical integration of musculoskeletal imaging into physical therapist practice.

Learn more here: https://www.redefinehealthed.com/lancemabry