Integrative Approach to Low Back Pain: Manual and Movement Therapy with Clinical Practice Guidelines

80% of Americans suffer from low back pain (LBP) at some point in their lives. Without rapid relief, many people resort to opioid medication which can be ineffective and risky. Integrating manual therapy and therapeutic exercise can be a safe and effective alternative to medication.

In this live interactive webinar, we’ll explore the assessment and integrative treatment strategies to maximize positive outcomes for people with LBP. Using clinical practice guidelines and research we’ll apply specific techniques to promote mobility and function using soft tissue mobilization/myofascial release...Read more, joint mobilization, muscle energy/PNF, and positional release.

We will also cover the clinical reasoning processes that helps you design and implement therapeutic programs to help your patients experience long-term relief from their debilitating back pain. Less...

Learning Objectives

List eight tests to identify mobility impairments in the lumbar spine.
Describe the effect of soft tissue restriction on functional mobility of the lumbar spine.
Select manual therapy strategies to address activity restriction limitations and functional mobility impairments based on the CPG classification of mobility impairments for LBP.
Incorporate interventions to promote mobility of the lumbar spine, including foundational soft tissue and joint mobilization, myofascial release, muscle energy and positional release.
Discuss the latest research on the use of manual therapy to improve function and quality of life for people with low back pain.

Target Audience

This live interactive webinar is intended for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Chiropractors, and Massage Therapists. (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, DC, LMT)

Learning Levels

Beginner to Intermediate

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Live Interactive Webinar

11:00 AM EDT - 01:00 PM EDT

EARN 2 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,LMT,CEAS

President, Educise PC

Dr. Theresa Schmidt PT,DPT,OCS,LMT,CEAS of Educise.com is an Orthopedic Certified Specialist PT, Expert Consultant, educator, massage therapist, hypnotherapist and author in private practice at Educise PC Health & Wellness in NH. She received her DPT at UNE., served as faculty in PT and massage programs and presented for International Fascia Research Congress, APTA, AMTA, AOTA, NASA, Johns Hopkins, and Cleveland Clinics. She focuses on hands-on natural solutions to pain and mobility problems integrating manual therapy, precision exercise, functional training and alternative medicine approaches. Her engaging seminars inspire clinicians with practical tools they can apply immediately for measurable results clients rave about.

Agenda

11:00am - 12:00pm: Lumbar
examinations recommended by APTAs CPG to identify mobility impairments. Classification of low back pain: acute, subacute and chronic categories.

12:01pm - 1:00pm: Manual Therapy
interventions to manage lumbar mobility deficits using myofascial and positional
release. Muscle energy
techniques, case studies, review of the evidence for manual therapy to improve
function and quality of life for people with LBP

CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

CE Learning Systems dba Make an Impact, CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.

Texas Physical Therapy Association

This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 77121TX.

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315

Ohio Physical Therapy Association

This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number 23S0957

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of physical therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy based on the approval by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy Approval.

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number: CE23-997522

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy

The Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of occupational therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy based on the approval by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (#50-315).

New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy

CE Learning Systems dba Make an Impact, CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

New York State Education Department's State Board for Massage Therapy

CE Learning Systems, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Massage Therapy as an approved provider of massage therapy continuing education.

Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board

This course is approved for 2 contact hours by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board. Approval 230061

New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

This activity has been approved by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 credit hours for PTs and PTAs. Approval Number 2302-58

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Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for physical therapy professionals. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315

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