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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Course Outline:

Course Outline

Hour 1

  • Normal lumbar spine alignment and function
  • Age-related changes to the lumbar spine
  • Signs and symptoms of spinal stenosis
  • Typical muscle tightness and stretching exercises

Hour 2

  • Important core and lower extremity strengthening 
  • Neural mobilizations for lumbar stenosis
  • Manual therapy techniques for lumbar stenosis
  • Posture changes with lumbar stenosis

Hour 3

  • Gait and lumbar stenosis
  • Patient education
  • Activities of daily living

Author

Lorie Schleck, PT

Rehab Guidelines for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Friday, February 7th, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm ET

Rehab Guidelines for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - Friday, February 7th, 2025, 5:00pm-8:00pm ET

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Course Overview

Back pain is a common problem in older adults with as many as 70% of the geriatric population suffering from this malady. Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most frequent cause of this pain. This course looks at age-related changes to the lumbar spine and how these changes create stenosis symptoms. Typical signs and symptoms for lumbar stenosis are outlined as are treatment approaches, including manual techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises, gait training, and activities of daily living training/modifications. As an evidence-based course, the research and foundational science behind these treatment protocols will be articulated.

Full Course Description
Course OverviewBack pain is a common problem in older adults with as many as 70% of the geriatric population suffering from this malady. Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most frequent cause of this pain. This course looks at age-related changes to the lumbar spine and how these changes create stenosis symptoms. Typical signs and symptoms for lumbar stenosis are outlined as are treatment approaches, including manual techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises, gait training, and activities...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Participants will gain an understanding of the etiology of lumbar spinal stenosis, the typical signs and symptoms of this condition, and evidence-based approaches to treatment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify normal lumbar spine anatomy 
  • Identify important age-related changes in the lumbar spine
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of lumbar stenosis and how they affect alignment and function 
  • Identify important limitations in flexibility and strength that are typical for lumbar stenosis and how to effectively address these issues 
  • Identify when neural mobilization is appropriate and why
  • Identify important manual therapy interventions for lumbar stenosis   
  • Identify interventions for posture and gait for lumbar stenosis 
  • Recognize important elements of patient education for spinal stenosis

Goals & Objectives:

Course Overview

Participants will gain an understanding of the etiology of lumbar spinal stenosis, the typical signs and symptoms of this condition, and evidence-based approaches to treatment.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify normal lumbar spine anatomy 
  • Identify important age-related changes in the lumbar spine
  • Identify the signs and symptoms of lumbar stenosis and how they affect alignment and function 
  • Identify important limitations in flexibility and strength that are typical for lumbar stenosis and how to effectively address these issues 
  • Identify when neural mobilization is appropriate and why
  • Identify important manual therapy interventions for lumbar stenosis   
  • Identify interventions for posture and gait for lumbar stenosis 
  • Recognize important elements of patient education for spinal stenosis

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Audience/Accreditations and Approvals

This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 3 Hours
Physical Therapy: 3 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.3 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

Audience/Accreditations and Approvals

This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Contact Hours
Upon sucessful completion of this course, you will be awarded the following contact hours (based on profession):
Occupational Therapy: 3 Hours
Physical Therapy: 3 Hours

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by clicking here: Contact Us or by using the chat functionality.

AOTA logoColibri Healthcare, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. AOTA Provider #9118. This distance learning-interactive course is offered at 0.3 CEUs/Contact Hours noted above to Occupational Therapists and OTAs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA or indicate AOTA approval of a certification or other professional recognition.

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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