Clinical Reasoning, Differentiation and Management

Lumbar and Hip

16 Continuing Education Hours (1.6 CEUs)

  • This course includes a research-based physical therapy approach to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with lumbar spine and hip related pain.

    Pre-recorded video lectures and supplemental reading material are provided prior to the live course to ensure participants have foundational knowledge before engaging in the live-course. This structure maximizes the effectiveness of live sessions by allowing participants to delve deeper into complex concepts, engage in meaningful discussions, and spend more time on hands-on skill development.

    We will provide a clinical reasoning foundation to help participants become more efficient in their examination and treatment selection.

    Our live course covers examination techniques, how to differentiate hip vs. lumbar driven pain, therapeutic exercises, joint mobilization, and thrust techniques tailored for the lumbar and hip regions.

    Case examples utilized throughout the course aid in the understanding and clinical application of the concepts presented.

  • Apply a sound clinical reasoning model to the examination and treatment of patients with lumbar or hip-related symptoms.

    Recognize historical and clinical signs and symptoms which may require referral.

    Perform a comprehensive screening examination for patients with lumbar or hip-related symptoms.

    Identify “why” and “when” to implement various examination and treatment techniques.

    Implement evaluation and treatment techniques recommended by the most recent clinical practice guidelines.

    Demonstrate proficiency with manual therapy techniques including thrust and non-thrust techniques for the thoracolumbar, lumbar and hip regions.

  • 8:00-8:15 - Introductions

    8:15-9:30 - Patient-Centered Care and Clinical Reasoning Framework

    9:30-10:00 - Screening and Neuro Exam

    10:00-12:00 – Thoracic, Lumbar, and Hip Standard Examination

    LUNCH – 12:00-1:00 pm

    1:00-2:00 – LBP with Mobility Deficits & Lumbar Manipulation Lab

    2:00-3:30 - LBP with Referred & Radiating Pain

    3:30-4:30- LBP with Motor Control Deficits

    4:30-5:00– ROUND ROBIN

  • 8:00-8:30- Q&A

    8:30-9:00 - ROUND ROBIN

    9:00-10:30 - Greater Trochanteric Pain Examination/Treatment Lab

    10:30-12:00 – Hip OA and Hip Mobilization/Manipulation Lab

    LUNCH – 12:00 – 1:00

    1:00-1:30 - Hip Labral Tears and Femoral Acetabular Impingement

    1:30-2:00 - Hip Self-Mobilization Lab

    2:00-3:30 – Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and Manual Therapy Considerations

    3:30-4:00 – ROUND ROBIN

Read what others are saying…

  • “Great course to not only practice skills that can be used in the clinic right away, but also helps with clinical decision making as to when/why I might choose a specific treatment given different clinical presentations.”

  • “The clinical reasoning and application of how to put it all together was the best part of the course. The instructors were very knowledgeable, taught well, gave great critiques (did not feel judged), and they were a lot of fun! Highly recommend!”

  • “Informative from the beginning to the end of the course. Mark and Mark are excellent. Easy to talk with. Clear and concise with their instruction.”

  • “This course will help you become a more effective clinician and deliberate in your examination and treatment techniques for patients with lumbar and hip driven symptoms. The instructors provide a fun learning environment and give high-quality feedback. “

  • “I really liked that they provided therapeutic exercise labs! This is often skipped in courses! Tons of new ideas and progressions!”

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