Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)

Pain Rehabilitation

Quality Improvement and Implementation Science

Symposium

(599491) A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Examination, Treatment, and Management of Low Back Pain

Presenter(s)

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  Stephen Owens, PT, ScD, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT

  Associate Professor
  Hampton University
  Hampton, Virginia

Low back pain is the most common reason for individuals with musculoskeletal conditions seeking treatment from general medical practitioners. Clinicians are faced with the challenge of performing a timely comprehensive examination for low back pain.

This course will assist clinicians with prioritizing examination tests and measures by presenting recent diagnosis related research for low back pain. A case-based clinical reasoning approach will provide participants with the ability clearly communicate findings with patients and colleagues. Clinicians with all levels of experiences and expertise will be able to effectively manage patients with low back pain using a patient centered approach.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the relevant regional anatomical contributions to normal lumbar spine function.
• Evaluate all relevant patient history and examination information as a means of making appropriate patient plan of care decisions.
• Provide patients with appropriate education about low back pain based on examination findings to promote self-management and adherence.
• Describe current evidence based patient management considerations for patients with low back pain.