Introduction
u History of treatment of back pain
u Role of the therapist in back pain management
u Functional anatomy
u Principles of muscular imbalances
u Mechanisms of back problems
u Research
u Evidence-based approach
Evaluation
u How to design a comprehensive, concise evaluation
u Subjective: how to obtain pertinent information
u Objective: how to choose your assessment tools
u Assessment: how to develop a diagnosis
u Plan: setting treatment goals and objectives, treatment strategies
u Determine estimated number of visits and functional outcome
u Traditional evaluation
u Functional evaluation of inner and outer core
u Lab
Treatment Philosophy
u Traditional model
u Functional model
Treatment Approach
u Traditional approach
u Segmental stabilization
u Global stabilization
u Addressing motor control deficits and the role of propriocepsis
u Education on proper posture and body mechanics
u Lab
Tips for better results
u For better compliance
u How to deal with workman's compensation patients
u Functional stabilization for specific patient populations
Prevention
u Education on prevention of back problems
u How to optimize athletes' performance
Program Development
u Community back screenings
u Industrial rehabilitation
u Back school for injured and high-risk clients
u Ergonomic assessments
u How to incorporate lumbar stabilization within a fitness program
Conclusion
This seminar helped me to move beyond the traditional evaluation and treatment methods and look at lumbar dysfunction in a more practical manner for me and my patients.
Jason Fuller, PT
Knoxville, TN
This seminar gave me great insight on fine-tuning my back evaluation skills.
Jennifer Wos, AT
Oak Creek, WI
Mr. Dorrestein is extremely knowledgeable and interesting with a comprehensive background related to the subject matter.
Laurie Nebel, OT
Nasvhille, TN