Evidence-Based Evaluation and Treatment of the Lumbar Spine

Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people see a doctor or miss days of work. Clinicians need upto date, evidence-based, assessment, and intervention tools to effectively treat this common condition. Evolving evidence shows new approaches to identify which patients respond best to certain treatments. Therapists can learn these newerframeworks of assessing and treating the impairments associated with low back pain. This course will outline the latest evidence on the classification approach of patients who present with low back pain, present additionalframeworks by which to approach managing this condition, and identify treatment principles to help improve functionaloutcomes with patients experiencing low back pain. The assessment and reasoning skills gained from this course willallow the clinician to immediately apply evidence-basedtreatments to their practice setting and improve not only functional outcomes but patient satisfaction.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Athletic Trainers

Highlights

• Effective, evidence-based assessment tools to diagnosepatients with low back pain
• Immediately improve your clinical reasoning skills to identify the most effective treatments for each patient