Course Code: REL-RTS-0-RBPSLS
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify three scenarios when lumbar spine stabilization techniques are indicated.
Determine appropriate lumbar stabilization exercises, modifications, and progression for patients at low, moderate, and high functional levels.
Outline:
Section 1: Lumbar Spine Stabilization and Rehabilitation
Lumbar Spine Stabilization
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Basic Exercises
Indications for Basic Exercises
Exercises
Guidelines for Training the Local Muscle System
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Intermediate Exercises
Indications and Goals for Intermediate Exercises
Intermediate Exercises
Trunk Extensors
Global Muscle System Training Guidelines
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Advanced Exercises
Indications and Goals for Advanced Exercises
Exercises
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Writer: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: Tara Caberwal, PT, DPT
Dr. Caberwal is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in Buies-Creek, NC. She is certified in orthopaedic manual therapy (COMT) and manual therapy certified (MTC). She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS). Her primary clinical practice involves working with active duty military in Fort Bragg, NC. In 2019, she graduated from Andrews University post-professional program with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) and completed her manual therapy fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2022.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.