FIBROMYALGIA - Screening for the 14 Tender Points

This concise video clip demonstrates how to screen for and identify the 14 tender points that patients with Fibromyalgia (a chronic pain condition) experience. Educational Materials by Dr. Conwell: TEXTBOOK: https://www.createspace.com/6766662 EXAM VIDEO COURSES: http://www.theclinicalpicture.com/purchase-video-programs.html WEBSITE: http://www.theclinicalpicture.com SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTimothyConwell?sub_confirmation=1 Fibromyalgia: Screening for the 14 Tender Points by Dr. Conwell video succinctly demonstrates how to screen for and identify the 14 tender points when evaluating patients with presumptive Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain condition. This free YouTube clip is part of an hour-long instructional medical video program by Dr. Conwell that covers in detail how to perform a screening evaluation of the SPINE & PARASPINAL STRUCTURES (Program III of a three-program video trilogy) in the clinical setting. The full hour long instructional video is a valuable aid in assisting students and young clinicians who are looking for a clear and concise vehicle to expand their exam procedures to enhance overall clinical skills. This teaching video may also be very helpful when reviewing for board examinations. Scroll down to learn more about Dr. Conwell’s full 60-minute instructional video programs….. Video Program I – CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM SCREENING EXAM This full hour long instructional video demonstrates how to perform a neurological examination to evaluate for a CNS lesion which includes screening for mental status, cognition, cerebral cortex, cerebellar function tests (gait, coordination, equilibrium), cranial nerves (CN) & spinal cord tracts. This video also demonstrates the 75 second in office cranial nerve exam. Click the link below to purchase or rent. https://youtu.be/kZOcz0czWs4 http://www.theclinicalpicture.com/purchase-video-programs.html Video Program II – PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM SCREENING EXAM This full hour long instructional video demonstrates how to screen for a PNS lesion. The video covers in detail how to evaluate deep tendon reflexes (DTR’s), perform an upper and lower extremity sensory exam (dermatomes), perform an upper and lower extremity motor exam (Kendall & Kendall muscle grading scale), evaluate the brachial and lumbosacral plexus, and how to perform a “three minute” PNS exam. Click the links below to purchase or rent. https://youtu.be/I7YF4vCBisQ http://www.theclinicalpicture.com/purchase-video-programs.html Video Program III – SPINE & PARASPINAL MUSCULOSKELETAL SCREENING EXAM This full hour long instructional video demonstrates how to screen for a musculoskeletal lesion of the axial skeleton. The video covers in detail how to perform the visual inspection exam, palpation of the Cervical and Lumbar spine and associated paraspinal tissues, Range of Motion of the Cervical and Lumbar spine (active, passive, resistive maneuvers to DDx sprain v. strain), orthopedic testing (provocative maneuvers), p