Chronic Low Back Pain – 3 Hours

Description

Lower back pain is a common reason for doctor visits. It is one of the most prevalent conditions in the United States. Approximately 80% of people experience at least one instance of low back pain during their lifetime. The objective of this continuing education program for low back pain is to help physical therapists efficiently and effectively screen patients for potential pathological conditions and nonorganic causes of low back pain, identify the sources of patient symptoms, and improve the physical therapist’s decision-making abilities regarding an appropriate care plan.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to learn (learning objectives): 

• The etiology and risk factors of low back pain.
• The clinical evaluation, diagnosis, and pathophysiology of low back pain.
• The different treatment options for chronic low back pain.
• Understand the role of physiotherapy in treating low back pain.
• Patient education and lifestyle modifications that address impairments of body function, activity limitations, and participation restrictions.

 Upon completion of this course, you will be able to list (behavioral objectives): 

• The five sites in the back from where pain originates.
• The nine conditions are known for causing pain other than injury or trauma to the back.
• The eight common causes of low back pain.
• The four differential diagnoses of low back pain.
• The sixteen warning signals are suggestive of the likelihood of an underlying systemic disorder.
• The seven symptoms suggest non-organic causes of back pain.
• The eight diagnostic methods to confirm the cause of low back pain.
• The nine treatment methods to treat low back pain.
• The eight non-conventional treatments for low back pain.
• The five surgical treatments for low back pain.
• The two common forms of physical therapy exercises are to abolish pain and restore normal function.
• The three components of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and develop skills to change negative thoughts and behaviors.

Author:  Elizabeth Anderson, MPT, MPH  

Contact Hours : 3 Hours / 3 PDR 

Cost: $20 / Participant

Teaching Method: Online Independent Self-Study (Training + Post-Test)

Target Audience: Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

Course Completion Certificate: A Printable (pdf) Certificate By Email

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Approvals: State Board of Physical Therapy & American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) State Chapters Approved. Please visit the accreditation section for the full list: Click Here