Management of the Lumbar Spine

The goal of this lab-based course is to refine one’s skill with evidence-based evaluative and treatment techniques that can be utilized for those presenting with common conditions of the lumbopelvic region. This in-person laboratory experience will utilize a person centered, integrative and evidenced informed approach to foster one’s clinical reasoning and decision making through discussion based and hands-on laboratory experiences. The use of a person-centered framework, a hands-on examination, individualized evaluation, and the integration of manual physical therapy, therapeutic exercise, and education will be emphasized. A guideline-based process will also be highlighted within an autonomous, collaborative, person-centered, and integrative framework.

Presenter

Bellin College

Location

Motion Minnetonka
5959 Baker Road Suite 340
Minnetonka, MN 55345

Target Audience

This course is open to Bellin College Fellowship students, Bellin College partners as well as all licensed physical therapists. 

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Recognize signs and symptoms of common lumbopelvic disorders.
• Demonstrate assessment strategies for common lumbopelvic disorders including chronic low back pain.
• Apply evidence-informed treatment strategies for common lumbopelvic disorders including chronic low back pain.
• Synthesize clinical information to guide clinical reasoning when treating a person with lumbopelvic disorders including chronic low back pain.

Contact Hours: 16 hours

Note: Participants will be responsible for submitting proof of attendance for CEU verification. Bellin College will be seeking CEU verification for this course.

Schedule

DAY 1

8:00-12:00      Patient Case 1 – Low Back Pain w/Mobility Deficits

• 8:10-8:30 a.m. – Structuring the Subjective
• 8:30-10:00 a.m. – Assessment for Mobility Deficits
• 10:00 a.m.- Noon – Treatment of Mobility Deficits

LUNCH   

1:00-5:00 p.m. – Patient Case 2 – Low Back Pain w/ Radiating Pain

• 1:00-1:20 p.m. – Structuring the Subjective
• 1:20-3:00 p.m. – Assessment of Radiating Pain
• 3:00-4:30 p.m. – Treatment for Low Back Pain w/ Radiating Pain
• 4:30-5:00 p.m. – Round Robin Activities

DAY 2

8:00 – 8:15 a.m. – Q&A from Day 1/Round Robin Practice
8:15 a.m. – Noon – Patient Case 3 – Persistent Low Back Pain

• 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Subjective needs for persistent low back pain
• 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. – Assessment for persistent low back pain
• 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. – Treatment for persistent low back pain
• 11:45 – Noon – Plan of Care Discussion

LUNCH

1:00-5:00 p.m. – Patient Case 4 – Low Back Pain with Movement Coordination Deficits

• 1:00 – 1:15 p.m. – Structuring the Subjective
• 1:15 – 2:00 p.m. – Assessment for Movement Coordination Deficits
• 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. – Treatment of Movement Coordination Deficits
• 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Round Robin Practice/Discussion/Q&A

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