Lumbar Stenosis: Evaluation and Treatment

Course Description:

Lumbar Stenosis….it’s more common than you realize.  According to recent studies, approximately 250,000-500,000 individuals in the US have symptoms of Lumbar Stenosis.  Do you have a complete rehabilitation program for your patients?  If not, let Robert McCabe, DPT, OCS, CSCS, XPS help you develop one.  In this course, Dr. McCabe will cover:

• Identifying common symptoms and what to expect on a physical exam
• Establishing a proper rehabilitation program including joint mobilization, core stabilization, therapeutic exercises and HEP

Methods of Instruction:

Online audio/video course

Course Instructor:

Robert McCabe, DPT, OCS, CSCS, XPS, EXOS Performance Specialist

Target Audience:

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers.

Educational Level:

Intermediate

Prerequisites:

None

Course Goals and Objectives:

At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Recognize Treatment Based Classification for Lumbar Stenosis
2. Identify common clinical symptoms
3. Identify the differential diagnoses commonly associated with Lumbar Stenosis
4. Recognize physical exam findings and special tests
5. Identify the proper components of a rehabilitation program for Lumbar Stenosis and how to implement them
6. Recognize the use of joint mobilization for Lumbar Stenosis
7. Identify absolute/relative contraindications for Lumbar Stenosis joint mobilization
8. Identify a core stabilization program for Lumbar Stenosis
9. Recognize Evidence-Based exercises for Lumbar Stenosis
10. Identify a home exercise program for Lumbar Stenosis

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits:

A score of 70% or greater on the post-test