Course Description
The human spine includes pain referral patterns from nearly every system in the body. Determining appropriate treatment interventions and the appropriate patients to refer to another healthcare provider can be an intimidating undertaking for clinicians.
This course uses the best evidence for performing spinal assessment techniques in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacroiliac regions to differentiate potential musculoskeletal diagnosis from non-musculoskeletal diagnosis so that the participant can become more efficient while improving their standard of care. Treatment interventions are discussed to achieve the highest possible rehabilitation outcomes for patients.
This Seminar-On-Demand is 7 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).
 Contact Hours: 7 |
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 Target Audience: ATC/LAT, PT/PTA |
Instructional Level: Advanced |
BOC Level of Difficulty: Essential |
Accreditation Information:
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Course Outline:
Hour 1
- Cervical stenosis
- Systems review (gatrointestinal, renal, cancer, infection, gender specific)
- Red flags - cervical diagnosis
- Yellow flags - cervical diagnosis
Hour 2
- Cervical spine examination
- Observation/posture assessment
- Causes of movement restriction
- Ligamentous special tests
- Neurological special tests
Hour 3
- Muscular referral patterns
- Subgrouping patients based off presenting symptoms
- Spondylosis
- Evidence of interventions
Hour 4
- Cervical spine and postural progression
- Thoracic spine and rib examination
- Segmental glides
- Thoracic special tests
Hour 5
- Biomechanics of the thoracic spine
- Factors effecting form closure
- Factors effecting motor control
- Lumbar spine and sacroiliac examination
- Pain generators in the low back
Hour 6
- Prone instability test
- Passive mobility of the SI Joint
- Active straight leg test
- SI Joint Sprain
- Long sit test
- Treatment classification and intervention for low back pain 10 minutes
Hour 7
- Stabilization group
- Isolating the transverse abdominis
- Manipulation/mobilization group
- Video for mobilization group
- Extension progression
- Follow up to cinical case part IV
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on performing spinal assessment techniques in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacroiliac regions of the spine.
Professional Objectives:
At the end of this course the professional will be able to:
- Appropriately select musculoskeletal assessment techniques for the spine.
- Appropriately perform musculoskeletal assessment techniques for the spine.
- Identify the patients that should be treated, referred to an appropriate provider, or treated and referred after initial examination based on the
- screening and assessment techniques.
- Carry out an effective treatment plan based on the assessment techniques taught for spinal pathologies.
Disclosures:
Contact Hours: 7
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers.
Instructional Level: Advanced
BOC Level of Difficulty: Essential
Course Type: Seminar-On-Demand
Authors:
Neil Evans, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Neil Evans, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, received his degree in Biological Sciences from Ohio University and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Slippery Rock University. He has spoken nationally regarding the assessment and intervention of musculoskeletal dysfunction throughout the lifespan. Neil’s primary clinical, research and teaching focus is in the area of anatomy, kinesiology, and the identification and intervention of postural imbalances and movement dysfunction.
Neil received his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification in May of 2009 from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and has been a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association since 1998.
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