$74.00
This seminar will inform the participants of a systematic way to assess the lumbar spine.
Description
This seminar will inform the participants of a systematic way to assess the lumbar spine. The importance of obtaining a complete patient history will be stressed and illustrated by a case study. Special tests, neurological examinations, and joint play will be reviewed. Differential diagnosis of several problems of the lumbar spine will also be discussed.
Course Details
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Run Time: 4 hours
Attendee: Physical Therapists, PTA’s, Students, Athletic Trainers
Required Equipment: Personal Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone with access to Broadband Internet (<1.4 mbps)
Examination: Two (2) 20-question module Quizzes. Passing grade of 70% or higher on each required for certificate
Course Evaluation: Yes
Certificate of Completion: Yes
Workbook/Handout: Yes
Course Approvals/Certifications:
Outline
Module I
Unit 01: Introduction
Unit 02: Assessment History – Part I
Unit 03: Assessment History – Part II
Unit 04: Assessment – Types of Pain
Unit 05: Assessment – Pain Mechanisms
Unit 06: Examination
Unit 07: Patient Assessment Instability – Part I
Unit 08: Patient Assessment Instability – Part II
Unit 09: Patient Assessment Instability – Part III
Quiz: Module I
Module II
Unit 10: Active Movement of the Spine – Part I
Unit 11: Active Movement of the Spine – Part II
Unit 12: Assessment Tests
Unit 13: Patient Assessment Muscle Imbalance Part I
Unit 14: Patient Assessment Muscle Imbalance Part II
Unit 15: Functional Tests and Special Tests
Unit 16: Special Tests
Unit 17: Patient Assessment Herniated Disc Part I
Unit 18: Patient Assessment Herniated Disc Part II
Unit 19: Patient Assessment Herniated Disc Part III
Unit 20: Examination Wrap-Up
Final Test
Certificate of Completion
Course Evaluation
Learning Goals
Upon completion of this class, you should be able to:
- Define the principles of assessment
- Obtain a good patient history
- Describe the examination of the spine
- Differentially diagnose problems of the lumbar spine