Dr. Shala Cunningham is an experienced physiotherapist and professor who specialises in orthopaedics and manual therapy
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Introduction
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in most countries. Years lived with disability caused by low back pain are continuing to increase, and the socioeconomic burden of low back pain is high. Around half of all individuals with low back pain seek care, and it is estimated that around 60 percent of patients presenting to a primary care physician have a complaint of low back pain. Rehabilitation providers must, therefore, be able to perform a thorough lumbar spine assessment to rule out red flags and determine the optimal management approach. This course provides an overview of the lumbar spine evaluation with practical demonstrations of important assessment techniques.
Aims
This course aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the lumbar spine assessment for rehabilitation professionals.
Outline
This course is made up of videos, reading, discussions and a final quiz. The course content is split into the following sections:
- Video
- Reading activity
- Quiz
Target audience
This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.