• bony anatomy of the region
• how to locate the bony landmarks and soft tissue structures of the region
• where to find the muscles and the origins, insertions, and actions of the region
• how to assess the movement and determine the range of motion for the region
• how to perform manual muscle testing to the region
• how to recognize dermatome patterns for the region
• trigger-point locations and referral patterns for the region
• the following elements of each condition discussed:

• background and characteristics
• specific questions to ask
• what orthopedic tests should be performed
• how to treat connective tissue, trigger points, and muscles
• flexibility concerns