Non-Surgical Strategies to Managing Low Back Pain
It's no secret that many people complain of low back pain. In fact, the National Institutes of Health states that millions of Americans spend at least $50 billion a year to alleviate the stress and discomfort in their low back. A common, yet enigmatic cause of this debilitating pain is the malalignment of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). At first glance, however, many rehab professionals and even surgeons believe other back and hip injuries, such as facet-joint syndrome or a bulging disc, are the reasons for the pain. X-rays, MRIs, and even CT scans might show narrowing spinal discs or other possible factors producing the problem; yet these tests have minimal benefit because they oftentimes fail to show the exact source of the client's pain. The SIJ can mimic numerous hip and back dysfunctions; therefore, many Rehab professionals may misdiagnose the problem and intervention may be unsuccessful. In some cases, surgery is performed unnecessarily. In order to help restore and prevent future pain in patients, rehab professionals need the proper tools to accurately identify SIJD and to treat the condition conservatively.
In this one-day seminar, participants gain the tools to assess and treat patients with SIJD. Course instructor Kyndall Boyle, PT, PhD, OCS, PRC, with nearly 25 years of experience as a clinician and researcher, shares her findings with participants. Dr. Boyle offers the latest evidence in the field, along with rationale for conservative intervention for patients with SIJD. She discusses relevant anatomy and biomechanics including issues of bilateral and unilateral instability and postural asymmetry, as well as examines the relationship between SIJD, suboptimal respiration, posture, and motor control. Participants immediately take home the knowledge needed to assess and treat SIJD by examining a case study, case series, and a randomized controlled trial. Due to the interactive lab portion of the class, participants expand their hands-on skills by practicing therapeutic exercises to manage a client with right, left, or bilateral SIJD. Bring restoration back to your clients faster and more effectively with these tools and tips.
What You Should Bring
Yoga mat
Pillow
Towel
Recognize subjective and objective data associated with a diagnosis of SIJD
Explain the anatomy and biomechanics related to SIJD, including asymmetrical and symmetrical postural patterns, as well as the relationship between faulty respiration, posture, motor control, and SIJD
Analyze conservative interventions used to manage patients with SIJD by reviewing evidence-based research, case series, and a randomized control trial
Evaluate the rationale for therapeutic exercises that could be used to address asymmetries/pathomechanics related to right, left, or bilateral SIJD
Apply therapeutic exercises to manage a patient with right, left, or bilateral SIJD
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapist Assistants
Occupational Therapists
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants
Athletic Trainers
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
Rehabilitation Managers
Nurse Practitioners
Massage Therapists
Personal Trainers
KYNDALL BOYLE, PT, PhD, OCS, PRC, is a licensed physical therapist who has worked in a variety of settings for the past 24 years, including: outpatient orthopedic, sports medicine, home health, skilled nursing, and acute care. Dr. Boyle is currently the Director and owner of OPTimal Performance Physical Therapy in Boone, NC. In addition to the clinic, she served as a full-time faculty member for Doctor of Physical Therapy programs for 14 years. Dr. Boyle earned her BS in PT from the University of New Mexico, an MS from the UNC at Chapel Hill, and a PhD from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She is currently Board Certified in Orthopedics, having earned her designation as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). In addition, Dr. Boyle studied Postural Restoration Concepts that later led to her PRC certification. Based on her clinical experience, she has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, book chapters, and magazine articles. Dr. Boyle continues to be active in research relating to the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
Disclosure:
Financial – Receives a speaking honorarium from Vyne Education.
Nonfinancial – No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
"I began working with Kyndall Boyle on reducing chronic back pain (right SIJ) I have experienced for 38 years. My pain diminished through my work with her, and then I reinjured my back in response to a long airplane trip. Kyndall brought me out of that severe pain through specific exercises. I am currently experiencing considerably less back pain than I have experienced since injuring my back originally. I am in less pain and my visits to her have decreased because my need for physical therapy has decreased. I am indebted to her for her commitment to my well-being and bringing me out of pain."
Geri Miller
"After having been treated in the past by an athletic trainer and by another PT with some improvement, I found Dr. Boyle's interconnected approach to body 'mechanics' to be significantly more successful for aiding healing and for reforming my posture and body awareness for prevention of injuries. I highly recommend Dr. Boyle!"
Rodney Duke
"I have had sacroiliac joint and hip pain for 20 years. I saw another PT for quite a while and still had the pain. I also saw a Chiropractor with very short lasting relief. After just a few treatments with Kyndy, I am pain free! I know the exercises she taught me really work because when my hip feels out of place I do them and then it is fine."
Crystal Ward