A focused collection of 12 practical orthopedic testing guides covering the assessment and clinical differentiation of common and important cervical spine presentations.

The collection progresses from a cervical orthopedic master guide through focused assessment of radiculopathy, disc disorders, myelopathy, upper cervical instability, cervicogenic headache, mechanical and facet presentations, trauma/whiplash, and important red-flag findings.

Each guide is designed to help connect clinical presentation → test selection → positive findings → confirmatory assessment → clinical reasoning.

Ideal for: chiropractic students, interns, board-review candidates, new graduates, and practicing clinicians.

Includes OT-C01 through OT-C12 as individual PDF guides.

A practical visual reference for strengthening cervical examination skills without searching through multiple textbooks or larger reference manuals.

Part of Dr. Dad’s Chiropractic Clinical Education — Orthopedic Testing Study Guide Series.

A comprehensive set of 12 focused guides for orthopedic assessment of the thoracic spine, ribs, chest wall, and related clinical presentations.

Topics include thoracic facet disorders, costovertebral dysfunction, rib injury, costochondral presentations, compression fracture, disc and neurological disorders, scapulothoracic conditions, thoracic outlet presentations, Scheuermann-related findings, inflammatory axial disorders, and thoracic red flags.

The guides emphasize the progression from patient presentation and examination findings to appropriate orthopedic testing, interpretation, differential considerations, and confirmatory assessment.

Ideal for: students, interns, new graduates, clinicians, and practitioners wanting a rapid thoracic examination reference.

Includes OT-T01 through OT-T12 as individual PDF guides.

Part of Dr. Dad’s Chiropractic Clinical Education — Orthopedic Testing Study Guide Series.

A 10-guide clinical collection focused on orthopedic examination of the lumbar spine and sacroiliac region.

Topics include lumbar disc disorders, radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, facet-related presentations, instability, spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis, SI joint assessment, compression fracture, and clinically important lumbar red flags.

The collection provides a structured approach to test selection and interpretation, helping the learner connect patient presentation with examination findings and determine when additional or confirmatory testing is appropriate.

Ideal for: chiropractic students, interns, board-review candidates, new graduates, and practicing chiropractors.

Includes OT-L01 through OT-L10 as individual PDF guides.

A practical visual reference for one of the most frequently assessed regions in chiropractic practice.

Part of Dr. Dad’s Chiropractic Clinical Education — Orthopedic Testing Study Guide Series.

A clinically focused collection of 10 guides covering the major orthopedic examination patterns encountered in shoulder assessment.

The collection addresses rotator cuff disorders, subacromial/rotator cuff-related shoulder pain, anterior and multidirectional/posterior instability, labral and SLAP lesions, AC joint disorders, biceps involvement, adhesive capsulitis, and scapular dyskinesis.

Rather than simply listing orthopedic tests, the series helps organize which tests to select, what constitutes a positive finding, what the result may indicate, and which additional findings or tests can help confirm the clinical impression.

Ideal for: chiropractic students, interns, new graduates, board preparation, and clinical practice.

Includes OT-S01 through OT-S10 as individual PDF guides.

A convenient visual resource for building a more systematic shoulder examination.

Part of Dr. Dad’s Chiropractic Clinical Education — Orthopedic Testing Study Guide Series.

Eight focused clinical guides covering orthopedic assessment of common elbow disorders and important differential presentations.

Topics include lateral and medial elbow tendinopathy, ulnar collateral ligament injury, lateral collateral ligament instability, cubital tunnel syndrome, radial tunnel/posterior interosseous nerve involvement, and traumatic or unstable elbow presentations.

Each guide organizes examination information into a practical clinical sequence connecting presentation, orthopedic testing, positive findings, confirmatory assessment, and clinical interpretation.

Ideal for: students, interns, new graduates, sports-oriented practitioners, and clinicians seeking a rapid elbow assessment reference.

Includes OT-E01 through OT-E08 as individual PDF guides.

Part of Dr. Dad’s Chiropractic Clinical Education — Orthopedic Testing Study Guide Series.

A focused nine-guide collection for systematic orthopedic examination of the wrist and hand.

The series covers carpal tunnel syndrome, de Quervain-related presentations, scaphoid fracture assessment, TFCC and ulnar-sided wrist pain, scapholunate injury, thumb CMC disorders, finger tendon and ligament injuries, and peripheral nerve entrapments.

The guides are structured to move beyond memorizing test names by connecting clinical presentation → examination → appropriate orthopedic tests → positive findings → confirmatory assessment and differential considerations.

Ideal for: chiropractic students, interns, new graduates, practicing clinicians, and anyone wanting a concise wrist-and-hand examination resource.

Includes OT-W01 through OT-W09 as individual PDF guides.

Part of Dr. Dad’s Chiropractic Clinical Education — Orthopedic Testing Study Guide Series.

Ten focused guides providing a systematic approach to orthopedic examination and clinical differentiation of common hip presentations.

Topics include femoroacetabular impingement, labral disorders, osteoarthritis, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, hip microinstability, hip flexor and adductor disorders, hamstring and posterior hip presentations, deep gluteal/piriformis-related presentations, and fracture or other serious pathology.

Each guide emphasizes the relationship between history and presentation, examination findings, orthopedic tests, positive findings, confirmatory assessment, and clinical reasoning.

Ideal for: students, interns, new graduates, sports-oriented clinicians, and practicing chiropractors.

Includes OT-H01 through OT-H10 as individual PDF guides.

Part of Dr. Dad’s Chiropractic Clinical Education — Orthopedic Testing Study Guide Series.

An 11-guide collection covering the major orthopedic testing and clinical assessment patterns of the knee.

Topics include ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL and posterolateral corner injuries; meniscal injury; patellofemoral pain; patellar instability; quadriceps and patellar tendon disorders; osteoarthritis; and traumatic/fracture presentations.

The collection provides an organized method for progressing from suspected condition → appropriate tests → positive findings → confirmatory testing → clinical interpretation.

Ideal for: chiropractic students, interns, new graduates, sports-oriented practitioners, board-review candidates, and clinicians wanting a rapid knee examination reference.

Includes OT-K01 through OT-K11 as individual PDF guides.

A practical resource for developing a more systematic and clinically meaningful knee examination.

Part of Dr. Dad’s Chiropractic Clinical Education — Orthopedic Testing Study Guide Series.

A comprehensive 10-guide collection covering orthopedic assessment of common ankle and foot presentations.

Topics include lateral ankle sprain, syndesmotic/high ankle sprain, Achilles tendon disorders and rupture, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, plantar fasciopathy, ankle instability, ankle and foot fracture screening, tarsal tunnel and peripheral nerve entrapment, and forefoot/metatarsal/MTP disorders.

Each guide is designed around practical clinical reasoning: identify the presentation, select appropriate orthopedic tests, recognize positive findings, consider confirmatory assessment, and integrate the findings into the examination.

Ideal for: chiropractic students, interns, new graduates, sports-oriented clinicians, and practicing chiropractors.

Includes OT-A01 through OT-A10 as individual PDF guides.

Part of Dr. Dad’s Chiropractic Clinical Education — Orthopedic Testing Study Guide Series.