Imaging Decisions in Athletic Injuries: Choosing the Right Test at the Right Time - Chiropractic Continuing Education, Sports Medicine, 5 Hours

Approved for 5 Hours

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1. Read the material online
2. Complete the quiz online
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Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will expand their expertise in making clinically appropriate imaging decisions to improve outcomes for athletes with acute injuries and overuse conditions.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Differentiate when imaging is necessary based on injury type, symptom progression, and red flag indicators.
• Identify the most appropriate imaging modality, X-ray, MRI, CT, or ultrasound, based on tissue involvement, acuity, and diagnostic goals.
• Apply imaging strategies to real-world cases involving acute trauma, gradual-onset injuries, neurologic symptoms, and pediatric presentations.
• Integrate imaging findings with clinical assessments and functional testing to guide return-to-play decisions.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Chiropractors and Sports Clinicians: Licensed chiropractors and manual therapy practitioners treating athletic populations who want to sharpen their diagnostic acumen and make smarter, more efficient imaging decisions.
• Rehabilitation Providers and Athletic Trainers: Professionals collaborating in return-to-play planning who need to understand how imaging fits into injury management without defaulting to overuse.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (Pending), GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1346233