Local Physical Therapist to Present at Orlando Conference

Physical Therapist Emmanuel Yung has been invited to speak at the 2019 American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists’ Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida on Oct. 26. Yung is a clinical assistant professor and residency mentor at Sacred Heart University, where he teaches and conducts research in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.

Yung will deliver a presentation entitled “The Abdominal Exam: Recognizing Non-musculoskeletal Conditions that May Warrant Referral to a Physician.” The lecture will highlight the abdominal exam, which has long been a standard tool in medicine. However, a recent study found that a majority of medical errors (63%) were due to failure to perform the standard abdominal examination. This resulted in a missed or delayed diagnosis, unnecessary exposure to radiation, incorrect treatment and other adverse consequences. Yung’s session will briefly discuss the importance of screening the abdominal region for non-musculoskeletal health conditions that may warrant referral to a physician, with emphasis on visceral and cardiac conditions.

An avid researcher, Yung has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and presentations nationally and internationally. Prior to his current professorship, Yung lectured and mentored orthopaedic physical therapy residents at Southern California Kaiser Permanente.

The theme of AAOMPT’s 2019 Annual Conference is “Redefining Musculoskeletal Health.” The event regularly draws more than 700 physical therapists from around the world. For more information about AAOMPT or its upcoming annual conference, visit the organization’s website.