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== Course Description:  ==


== Course Instructors:  ==
Welcome to PT 635 Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems. This project was created by and for the students in the School of Physical Therapy at Bellarmine University in Louisville KY.
 
Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems explores signs and symptoms that emerge when homeostasis is disrupted, and addresses medical and physical therapy management of patient problems consequent to the underlying pathology. The dysfunctional states or disorders discussed in this course may include nutritional, infectious, gastrointestinal, hepatic, endocrine, metabolic, renal, genitourinary, autoimmune, connective tissue, dermatology, hematology, oncology, and immunodeficiency. The effects of age, gender, and ethnic factors on the pathology, manifestation of patient problems, and patient management are considered. The multiple effects of pharmacological intervention are addressed, including therapeutic effects and effects on patient cognitive and psychomotor abilities in physical therapy.<br>


[[User:Elaine Lonnemann|Dr. Elaine Lonnemann]] &amp; Dr. David Pariser
<u>Textbook:</u>&nbsp; ''Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists:&nbsp; Screening for Referral''.&nbsp;(5th ed) Goodman C., Snyder T.;&nbsp; Saunders Elsevier<br>


== Course Description:  ==
== Course Instructors:  ==


Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems explores signs and symptoms that emerge when homeostasis is disrupted, and addresses medical and physical therapy management of patient problems consequent to the underlying pathology. The dysfunctional states or disorders discussed in this course may include nutritional, infectious, gastrointestinal, hepatic, endocrine, metabolic, renal, genitourinary, autoimmune, connective tissue, dermatology, hematology, oncology, and immunodeficiency. The effects of age, gender, and ethnic factors on the pathology, manifestation of patient problems, and patient management are considered. The multiple effects of pharmacological intervention are addressed, including therapeutic effects and effects on patient cognitive and psychomotor abilities in physical therapy.<br>
[[User:Elaine Lonnemann|Dr. Elaine Lonnemann]], Dr. Elizabeth Ennis &amp; *Dr. David Pariser (2010-2013)


The course information and components include:
== Course Dates  ==


*syllabus
This project was initiated in 2010 and has been updated annually by the students in the Differential Diagnosis course in the &nbsp;Bellarmine Physical Therapy Program.  
*schedule
*lectures
*lab
*assigned readings
*[http://blackboard.bellarmine.edu/ online discussions]
*project


== Instructions  ==
== Instructions  ==
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Below are links to the articles created during this project.  
Below are links to the articles created during this project.  


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==== Biopsychosocial Disorders  ====
==== Biopsychosocial Disorders ====
 
*[[Bipolar Disorder|Bipolar Disorder]]
*[[Body Dysmorphic Disorder|Body Dysmorphic Disorder]]<br>
*[[Functional Neurological Disorder|Functional Neurological Disorder]]
*[[Depression|Depression]]
*[[Generalized Anxiety Disorder|Generalised Anxiety Disorder]]
*[[Hypochondriasis|Hypochondriasis]]
*[[Panic Disorder|Panic Disorder]]
*[[Post-traumatic Stress Disorder|Post-traumatic Stress Disorder]]
*[[Somatic Symptom Disorder|Somatic Symptom Disorder]]
*[[Schizophrenia|Schizophrenia]]
 
==== Cardiac Disorders  ====
 
*[[Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm|Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm]]
*[[Atrial Fibrillation|Atrial Fibrillation]]
*[[Myocardial Infarction|Myocardial Infarction]]
*[[Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy|Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy]]
*[[Tetralogy of Fallot|Tetralogy of Fallot]]
 
==== Chronic Pain&nbsp;  ====
 
*[[Medical Cannabis|Evidence for Medicinal Use of Cannabis<br>]]
 
==== Connective Tissue Disorders  ====
 
*[[Dermatomyositis|Dermatomyositis]]
*[[Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome|Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome]]
*[[Epidermolysis Bullosa|Epidermolysis Bullosa]]
*[[Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva|Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva]]
*[[Marfan Syndrome|Marfan Syndrome]]
*[[Mixed Connective Tissue Disease|Mixed Connective Tissue Disease]]
*[[Polymyalgia Rheumatica|Polymyalgia Rheumatica]]
*[[Scleroderma|Scleroderma]]
 
==== Dermatological Disorders  ====
 
*[[Cellulitis|Cellulitis]]
*[[Purpura|Purpura]]
*[[Tinea Versicolor|Tinea Versicolor]]
 
<br>
 
==== Electrolyte Disorders  ====
 
*[[Dehydration|Dehydration]]
*[[Fluid Excess/Intoxication|Fluid Excess/Intoxication]]
*[[Hypercalcemia|Hypercalcemia]]
*[[Hypocalcemia|Hypocalcemia]]
*[[Hyperkalemia|Hyperkalemia]]
*[[Hypokalemia|Hypokalemia]]
 
==== Eating Disorders  ====
 
*[[Anorexia Nervosa|Anorexia Nervosa]]<br>
*[[Bulimia Nervosa|Bulimia_Nervosa]]
*[http://www.physio-pedia.com/Female_Athlete_Triad Female Athlete Triad]
 
==== Endocrine Disorders  ====
 
*[[Acromegaly|Acromegaly]]
*[[Addison's Disease|Addison's Disease]]
*[[Cushing's Syndrome|Cushing's Syndrome]]
*[[Diabetes Mellitus Type 1|Diabetes Mellitus Type 1]]
*[[Diabetes Mellitus Type 2|Diabetes Mellitus Type 2]]
*[[Graves' Disease|Graves' Disease]]
*[[Hashimoto Thyroiditis|Hashimoto Thyroiditis]]
*[[Hyperparathyroidism|Hyperparathyroidism]]
*[[Hyperthyroidism|Hyperthyroidism]]
*[[Hypothyroidism|Hypothyroidism]]
*[[Paget's Disease|Paget's Disease]]
*[[Thyroid Storm (Thyroid Crisis)|Thyroid Storm (Thyroid Crisis)]]
 
==== Endolymphatic Disorders  ====
 
*[[Meniere's Disease|Meniere's Disease]]
 
==== Gastric Disorders  ====
 
*[[Appendicitis|Appendicitis]]
*[[Celiac Disease|Celiac Disease]]
*[[Cholecystitis|Cholecystitis]]
*[[Crohn's Disease|Crohn's Disease]]
*[[Diverticulitis|Diverticulitis]]
*[[Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease|Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease]]
*[[Inguinal Hernia|Inguinal Hernia]]
*[[Irritable Bowel Syndrome|Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
*[[NSAID Gastropathy|NSAID Gastropathy]]
*[[Peptic Ulcers|Peptic Ulcers]]
*[[Pancreatitis|Pancreatitis]]
*[[Ruptured Spleen|Ruptured Spleen]]
 
==== Genetic Disorders ====
 
*[[Achondroplasia|Achondroplasia]]
*[[Arthrogryposis Mulitiplex Congenita.|Arthrogryprosis Multiplex Congenita]]
*[[Cystic Fibrosis|Cystic Fibrosis]]
*[[Emery Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy|Emery Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy]]
*Fabry Disease
*[[Hemochromatosis|Hemochromatosis]]
*[[Hemophilia|Hemophilia]]
*[[Neurofibromatosis Type I|Neurofibromatosis Type I]]
*[[Osteogenesis Imperfecta]]
*[[Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP)|Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP)]]
*[[William's Syndrome|William's Syndrome]]
 
==== Headaches  ====
 
*[[Cluster Headaches|Cluster Headaches]]
*[[Migraine Headache|Migraine Headaches]]
*[[Tension Headaches|Tension Headaches]]


**[[Schizophrenia|Schizophrenia]]
==== Hematological Disorders ====
**[[Generalized Anxiety Disorder|Generalized Anxiety Disorder]]
**[[Depression|Depression]]
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==== Cardiac Disorders ====


*
*[[Lymphoedema|Lymphatic Obstruction (Lymphedema)]]
==== Connective Tissue Disorders ====
*[http://www.physio-pedia.com/index.php5?title=Kawasaki_Disease Kawasaki Disease]
*[[Polyarteritis Nodosa|Polyarteritis Nodosa]]
*[[Sickle Cell Anemia|Sickle Cell Anemia]]<br>


**[[Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome|Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome]]
==== Hepatic &amp; Biliary Disorders ====
**[[Dermatomyositis|Dermatomyositis]]
**[[Marfan Syndrome|Marfan Syndrome]]
*
==== Dermatological Disorders ====


**[[Tinea Versicolor|Tinea Versicolor]]  
*[[Gilbert's Syndrome|Gilbert's Syndrome]]
*
*[[HELLP Syndrome|HELLP Syndrome]]  
==== Eating Disorders ====
*[[Hepatitis A, B, C|Hepatitis A, B, &amp; C]]
*[[Wilson's Disease|Wilson's Disease]]


**[[Anorexia Nervosa|Anorexia Nervosa]]<br>
==== Autoimmune Disorders ====
**[[Bulimia Nervosa|Bulimia_Nervosa]]
*
==== Endocrine Disorders ====


**[[Addison's Disease|Addison's Disease]]  
*[[Fibromyalgia|Fibromyalgia]]
**[[Hashimoto Thyroiditis|Hashimoto Thyroiditis]]  
*[[Graves' Disease|Graves' Disease]]  
**[[Hyperthyroidism|Hyperthyroidism]]  
*[[Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)|HIV/AIDS]]
**[[Hypothyroidism|Hypothyroidism]]  
*[[Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis|Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis]]  
**[[Paget's Disease|Paget's Disease]]  
*[[Lyme Disease|Lyme disease]]  
**[[Cushing's Syndrome|Cushing's Syndrome]]  
*[[Proliferative Myositis|Proliferative Myositis]]  
*
*[http://www.physio-pedia.com/extensions/FCKeditor/fckeditor/editor/Psoriatic%20Arthritis Psoriatic Arthritis]
==== Gastric Disorders ====
*[[Reactive Arthritis|Reiter's Syndrome]]  
*[[Sjogren's Syndrome|Sjogren's Syndrome]]  
*<sup></sup>[[Systemic Lupus Erythematosus|Systematic Lupus Erythematosus]]
*[[Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis]]


**[[Celiac Disease|Celiac Disease]]
==== Infectious Diseases  ====
**[[Cholecystitis|Cholecystitis]]
**[[Crohn's Disease|Crohn's Disease]]
**[[Peptic Ulcers|Peptic Ulcers]]
**[[Pancreatitis|Pancreatitis]]
**[[Irritable Bowel Syndrome|Irritable Bowel Syndrome]]
*
==== Genetic Disorders ====


**[[Osteogenesis Imperfecta|Osteogenesis Imperfecta]]  
*[[Behcet Disease]]
**[[William's Syndrome|William's Syndrome]]  
*[[Botulism|Botulism]]  
*
*[[Cellulitis|Cellulitis]]
==== Headaches ====
*[[Chikungunya|Chikungunya Fever]]
*[[Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome|Chronic Fatigue Syndrome]]
*[[Clostridium Difficile Infection CDI|Clostridium Difficile Infection CDI]]
*[[Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection|Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection]]
*[[Ebola Virus|Ebola Virus]]
*[[Herpes Zoster|Herpes Zoster]]
*[[Legionnaire's Disease|Legionnaire's Disease]]
*[[Leptospirosis|Leptospirosis]]
*[[Malaria|Malaria]]
*[[Meningitis|Meningitis]]
*[[Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus|Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus]]
*[[Epstein-Barr Virus|Mononucleosis]]
*[[Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh Eating Disease)|Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh Eating Disease)]]
*[[Osteomyelitis|Osteomyelitis]]
*[[Pott's Disease|Pott's Disease]]
*[[Rabies|Rabies]]
*[[Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever|Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever]]
*[[Sarcoidosis|Sarcoidosis]]
*[[Septic (Infectious) Arthritis|Septic (Infectious) Arthritis]]
*[[Tetanus|Tetanus]]
*[[Tuberculosis|Tuberculosis]]
*[[Tularemia|Tularemia]]  
*[[Zika Virus|Zika Virus]]
*[[Zoonotic Diseases|Zoonotic Diseases]]


**[[Migraine Headache|Migraine Headaches]]
==== Metabolic Disorders ====
**[[Cluster Headaches|Cluster Headaches]]
*
==== Hematological Disorders ====


**[[Sickle Cell Anemia|Sickle Cell Anemia]]  
*[[Gout|Gout]]
*
*[[Gaucher Disease|Gaucher Disease]]  
==== Hepatic &amp; Biliary Disorders ====
*[[Osteoporosis Information|Osteoporosis]]&nbsp;  
*[[Oxalosis|Oxalosis]]


*
==== Muscle Disorders ====
==== Autoimmune Disorders ====


**[[Fibromyalgia|Fibromyalgia]]  
*[[Gordon Syndrome (Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA-II)|Gordon Syndrome (Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA-II)]]  
**[[Grave's Disease|Grave's Disease]]  
*[[Heterotrophic Ossification|Heterotopic Ossification]]  
**[[HIV/AIDS|HIV/AIDS]]
*[[McArdle's Disease|McArdle's Disease]]  
**[[Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis|Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis]]
*[[Proliferative Myositis|Proliferative Myositis]]  
**[[Lyme Disease|Lyme disease]]  
*[[Polymyositis|Polymyositis]]  
**[[Reiter's Syndrome|Reiter's Syndrome]]  
*[[Rhabdomyolysis|Rhabdomyolysis]]
**[[Psoriatic Arthritis|Psoriatic Arthritis]]  
**[[Systemic Lupus Erythematosus|Systematic Lupus Erythematosus]]  
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==== Infectious Diseases ====


**[[Malaria|Malaria]]
==== Neurological Disorders ====
**[[Meningitis|Meningitis]]
**[[Osteomyelitis|Osteomyelitis]]
**[[Rabies|Rabies]]
**[[Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever|Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever]]
**[[Sarcoidosis|Sarcoidosis]]
**[[Tuberculosis|Tuberculosis]]
*
==== Metabolic Disorders ====


**[[Gout|Gout]]  
*[[Attention Deficit Disorders|Attention Deficit Disorders]]
*
*[[Alzheimer's Disease|Alzheimer's Disease]]
==== Muscle Disorders ====
*[[Asperger Syndrome|Asperger Syndrome]]
*[[Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)|Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)]]
*[[Multiple Sclerosis (MS)|Multiple Sclerosis]]
*[[Multiple System Atrophy|Multiple System Atrophy]]  
*[[Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)|Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)]]
*[[Schizencephaly|Schizencephaly]]
*[[Spina Bifida|Spina Bifida]]
*[[Sturge-Weber Syndrome|Sturge-Weber Syndrome]]


**[[Rhabdomyolysis|Rhabdomyolysis]]
==== Nutritional Disorders ====
*
==== Neurological Disorders ====


**[[Alzheimer's Disease|Alzheimer's Disease]]  
*[[Kwashiorkor|Kwashiorkor]]  
**[[Multiple System Atrophy|Multiple System Atrophy]]  
*[[Vitamin D Deficiency|Vitamin D Deficiency]]
*
==== Nutritional Disorders ====


*
==== Oncological Disorders  ====
==== Oncological Disorders  ====


**[[Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia|Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia]]
*[[Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia|Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia]]  
**[[Breast Cancer|Breast Cancer]]  
*[[Acute Myeloid Leukemia|Acute Myeloid Leukemia]]
**[[Ewing's Sarcoma|Ewing's Sarcoma]]  
*[[Breast Cancer|Breast Cancer]]  
**[[Hodgkin's Lymphoma|Hodgkin's Lymphoma]]  
*[[Chemotherapy Side Effects & Syndromes|Chemotherapy Side Effects &amp; Syndromes]]
**[[Multiple Myeloma|Multiple Myeloma]]  
*[[Chondroblastoma|Chondroblastoma]]
**[[Non Hodgkin Lymphoma|Non Hodgkin Lymphoma]]  
*[[Chondrosarcoma|Chondrosarcoma]]
**[[Osteoid Osteoma|Osteoid Osteoma]]  
*[[Colorectal Cancer|Colorectal Cancer]]
**[[Osteosarcoma|Osteosarcoma]]  
*[[Oncological End of Life Care|End of Life Care]]
**[[Testicular Cancer|Testicular Cancer]]
*[[Ewing's Sarcoma|Ewing's Sarcoma]]  
*[[Gastric Cancer|Gastric Cancer]]
*[[Giant Cell Tumor|Giant Cell Tumor]]
*[[Glioblastoma Multiforme|Glioblastoma Multiforme]]
*[[Hodgkin's Lymphoma|Hodgkin's Lymphoma]]  
*[[Malignant Melanoma|Malignant Melanoma]]
*[[Multiple Myeloma|Multiple Myeloma]]  
*[[Neuroblastoma|Neuroblastoma]]
*[[Non Hodgkin Lymphoma|Non Hodgkin Lymphoma]]  
*[[Oncology and Palliative Care|Oncology and Palliative Care]]
*[[Osteoblastoma|Osteoblastoma]]
*[[Osteochondroma|Osteochondroma]]
*[[Osteoid Osteoma|Osteoid Osteoma]]  
*[[Osteosarcoma|Osteosarcoma]]  
*[[Ovarian Cancer|Ovarian Cancer]]
*[[Pancreatic Cancer|Pancreatic Cancer]]
*[[Paraneoplastic Syndrome|Paraneoplastic Syndrome]]
*[[Prostate Cancer|Prostate Cancer]]
*[[Radiation Side Effects and Syndromes|Radiation Side Effects and Syndromes]]
*[[Renal Cancer|Renal Cancer]]
*[[Skeletal Metastases|Skeletal Metastases]]
*[[Testicular Cancer|Testicular Cancer]]  
*[[Thyroid Cancer|Thyroid Cancer]]
*[[Wilms Tumor|Wilms Tumor]]
 
==== Parasitic Infections  ====
 
*[[Filariasis|Filariasis]]
 
==== Pulmonary Disorders  ====
 
*[[Exercise Induced Asthma|Exercise Induced Asthma]]
*[[Pancoast Tumor|Pancoast Tumor]]
 
==== Reproductive Disorders  ====
 
*[[Cervicitis|Cervicitis]]
*[[Endometriosis|Endometriosis]]
*[[Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome|Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome]]
*[[Uterine Prolapse|Uterine Prolapse]]
 
==== Renal and Urological Disorders  ====
 
*[[Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis|Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis]]&nbsp;
*[http://www.physio-pedia.com/Interstitial_Cystitis Interstitial Cystitis]
*[[Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)|Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)]]
*[[Polycystic Kidney Disease|Polycystic Kidney Disease]]
*[[Dialysis Case Study|Dialysis Case Study]]
*[[Urinary Tract Infection|Urinary Tract Infection]]
 
==== Rheumatological Disorders  ====
 
*[[Felty Syndrome|Felty Syndrome]]
*[[Polymyalgia Rheumatica|Polymyalgia Rheumatica]]
*[[RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)|RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis)]]
 
==== Sleep Disorders  ====
 
*[[Sleep Apnea|Sleep Apnea]]
 
==== Substance Abuse/ Pharmacological Reactions  ====
 
*[[Alcoholism|Alcoholism]]
*[[Anabolic Steroid Abuse|Anabolic Steroid Abuse]]
*[[Intraveneous Drug Abuse|Intraveneous Drug Abuse]]
*[[Opioid Use Disorder|Opioid Use Disorder]]
*[[Prescription Drug Abuse (Narcotic Painkillers)]]
*[[Methamphetamine Abuse|Methamphetamine Abuse]]
*[[Serotonin Syndrome|Serotonin Syndrome]]
 
==== Spondylogenic Disorders  ====
 
*[[Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis|Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis]]
*[[Spondyloarthropathy--AS|Spondyloarthropathy]]&nbsp;<br>
 
==== Toxicity  ====


==== Parasitic Infections ====
*[[Heavy Metal Poisoning|Heavy Metal Poisoning]]


**[[Filariasis|Filariasis]]
==== Vascular Disorders ====
**
==== Reproductive Disorders ====


**[[Endometriosis|Endometriosis]]
*[[Pelvic Congestion Syndrome|Pelvic Congestion Syndrome]]  
**[[Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome|Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome]]  
*[[Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)|Temporal Arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis)]]
**[[Uterine Prolapse|Uterine Prolapse]]  
*
==== Urological Disorders ====


**[[Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis|Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis]]&nbsp;
==== Vertigo and Dizziness  ====
**[http://www.physio-pedia.com/extensions/FCKeditor/fckeditor/editor/Interstitial%20Cystitis Interstitial Cystitis]
**[[Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)|Nephrolithiasis (Kidney Stones)]]
**[[Polycystic Kidney Disease|Polycystic Kidney Disease]]
*
==== Rheumatological Disorders ====


*
*[[BPPV Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo|BPPV Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo]]
==== Substance Abuse ====


**[[Alcoholism|Alcoholism]]
==== Vitamin Deficiency  ====
*
==== Spondylogenic Disorders ====


*[[Hypomagnesemia|Hypomagnesemia]]
*[[Vitamin C Deficiency (Scurvy)|Scurvy]]
*[[Vitamin B12 Deficiency|Vitamin B12 Deficiency]]
*[[Vitamin D Deficiency|Vitamin D Deficiency]]


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Course Description:[edit | edit source]

Welcome to PT 635 Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems. This project was created by and for the students in the School of Physical Therapy at Bellarmine University in Louisville KY.

Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems explores signs and symptoms that emerge when homeostasis is disrupted, and addresses medical and physical therapy management of patient problems consequent to the underlying pathology. The dysfunctional states or disorders discussed in this course may include nutritional, infectious, gastrointestinal, hepatic, endocrine, metabolic, renal, genitourinary, autoimmune, connective tissue, dermatology, hematology, oncology, and immunodeficiency. The effects of age, gender, and ethnic factors on the pathology, manifestation of patient problems, and patient management are considered. The multiple effects of pharmacological intervention are addressed, including therapeutic effects and effects on patient cognitive and psychomotor abilities in physical therapy.

Textbook:  Differential Diagnosis for Physical Therapists:  Screening for Referral. (5th ed) Goodman C., Snyder T.;  Saunders Elsevier

Course Instructors:[edit | edit source]

Dr. Elaine Lonnemann, Dr. Elizabeth Ennis & *Dr. David Pariser (2010-2013)

Course Dates[edit | edit source]

This project was initiated in 2010 and has been updated annually by the students in the Differential Diagnosis course in the  Bellarmine Physical Therapy Program.

Instructions[edit | edit source]

After reading over these instructions, you can begin creating content related to the topic you choose. You can start by adding general descriptive content about the disorder that could be in narrative and/or bullet format. The editing tools above allow you to edit the page much like a Word document. You can easily add links to other websites using the link icon above (Globe with chain link icon). Here are some of the links you could add: 

  • Medical sites related to the disorder
  • Video/photos related to the disorder
  • Links to abstract of research in Pubmed/Medline

In the initial stage, think of this as notes or resource area on the topic. Therefore, it is best to add as many quality resources as possible. In later stages, students and faculty will edit the content to highlight the most appropriate resources and to get the content in a more professional looking format.

A template for the article pages which contains sub-headings headings for the disorder has been provided, please follow the template for uniformity of content.

Articles[edit | edit source]

Below are links to the articles created during this project.

Biopsychosocial Disorders[edit | edit source]

Cardiac Disorders[edit | edit source]

Chronic Pain [edit | edit source]

Connective Tissue Disorders[edit | edit source]

Dermatological Disorders[edit | edit source]


Electrolyte Disorders[edit | edit source]

Eating Disorders[edit | edit source]

Endocrine Disorders[edit | edit source]

Endolymphatic Disorders[edit | edit source]

Gastric Disorders[edit | edit source]

Genetic Disorders[edit | edit source]

Headaches[edit | edit source]

Hematological Disorders[edit | edit source]

Hepatic & Biliary Disorders[edit | edit source]

Autoimmune Disorders[edit | edit source]

Infectious Diseases[edit | edit source]

Metabolic Disorders[edit | edit source]

Muscle Disorders[edit | edit source]

Neurological Disorders[edit | edit source]

Nutritional Disorders[edit | edit source]

Oncological Disorders[edit | edit source]

Parasitic Infections[edit | edit source]

Pulmonary Disorders[edit | edit source]

Reproductive Disorders[edit | edit source]

Renal and Urological Disorders[edit | edit source]

Rheumatological Disorders[edit | edit source]

Sleep Disorders[edit | edit source]

Substance Abuse/ Pharmacological Reactions[edit | edit source]

Spondylogenic Disorders[edit | edit source]

Toxicity[edit | edit source]

Vascular Disorders[edit | edit source]

Vertigo and Dizziness[edit | edit source]

Vitamin Deficiency[edit | edit source]

Zoonotic Diseases[edit | edit source]