Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT

Dr. Chad Cook presents this comprehensive evidence-based course on examination and assessment of the thoracic spine. A clinically relevant approach to assessing thoracic spine dysfunctions is covered, including proper patient history, outcomes… Read Morearrow_right

This course on evidence-based treatment of the thoracic spine is presented by Dr. Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAAOMPT. Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to recognize the more prevalent thoracic-oriented pathologies seen… Read Morearrow_right

In this course by Dr. Chad Cook, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of cervical dysfunction, understand the imperative patient history elements of a neck examination and identify which patient history components are affiliated… Read Morearrow_right

Dr. Chad Cook presents this comprehensive course on evidence-based interventions for the cervical spine. Users will recognize the more prevalent cervical pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and understand the proposed benefit to… Read Morearrow_right

In this course covering examination of the lumbar spine by Dr. Chad Cook, users will evaluate the economic impact and prevalence of lumbar spine dysfunction. The imperative patient history elements of a lumbar examination will be discussed.… Read Morearrow_right

This course by Dr. Chad Cook provides an in-depth look at evidence-based interventions for the lumbar spine. Recognize the more prevalent low back pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and evaluate the treatment-oriented evidence… Read Morearrow_right

In this course by Dr. Chad Cook, users will evaluate the impact and prevalence of elbow, wrist, and hand dysfunction. Understand the imperative patient history elements of a elbow, wrist, and hand examination and identify which patient… Read Morearrow_right

This course by Dr. Chad Cook provides an in-depth look at evidence-based interventions for the elbow, wrist, and hand. Recognize the more prevalent upper extremity pathologies seen in musculoskeletal practice and evaluate the treatment-oriented… Read Morearrow_right

Dr. Chad Cook's course on the cervical spine covers manual therapy techniques from a research and evidence perspective. It is designed to provide examination, treatment and reassessment measures for orthopedic clinicians. The course examines… Read Morearrow_right

How do practicing clinicians provide evidence based medicine if there is a lack of knowledge on understanding and interpreting the credibility and transferability of published research? This course provides a description of evidence based… Read Morearrow_right

How does the design of a study dictate the question-types that a study can answer? Inherently, it is imperative that a researcher understand and appropriately use the proper study design for their purposes in research. Although the research… Read Morearrow_right

Many clinicians struggle with applying their research design and statistical knowledge to the research articles they read. Many find that the principles of what statistical analyses tell them is simply not intuitive enough nor do they apply… Read Morearrow_right

What’s the most effective current method to assure that research findings are valid, appropriate and are a useful contribution to the literature? At present, our best method is critical appraisal performed through a peer review system.… Read Morearrow_right

How is it that the peer review system associated with research allows so many papers that are erroneous, fraudulent, or outright incorrect results to be published? Primarily, it’s related to a number of factors. This course provides examples… Read Morearrow_right

What are the most common forms of papers written by clinicians, students and residents? Case reports and case studies. Case reports and case studies are two forms of study designs that provide value when describing unique cases, rare diagnoses,… Read Morearrow_right