Non-Surgical Strategies to Managing Low Back Pain
It’s no secret that many people complain of low back pain. In fact, the National Institutes of Health states that millions of Americans spend at least $50 billion a year to alleviate the stress and discomfort in their low back. A common, yet enigmatic cause of this debilitating pain is the malalignment of the sacroiliac joint (SIJ). At first glance, however, many rehab professionals and even surgeons believe other back and hip injuries, such as facet-joint syndrome or a bulging disc, are the reasons for the pain. X-rays, MRIs, and even CT scans might show narrowing spinal discs or other possible factors producing the problem; yet these tests have minimal benefit because they oftentimes fail to show the exact source of the client’s pain. The SIJ can mimic numerous hip and back dysfunctions; therefore, many Rehab professionals may misdiagnose the problem and intervention may be unsuccessful. In some cases, surgery is performed unnecessarily. In order to help restore and prevent future pain in patients, rehab professionals need the proper tools to accurately identify SIJD and to treat the condition conservatively.
In this one-day seminar, participants gain the tools to assess and treat patients with SIJD. Course instructor Kyndall Boyle, PT, PhD, OCS, PRC, with nearly 25 years of experience as a clinician and researcher, shares her findings with participants. Dr. Boyle offers the latest evidence in the field, along with rationale for conservative intervention for patients with SIJD. She discusses relevant anatomy and biomechanics including issues of bilateral and unilateral instability and postural asymmetry, as well as examines the relationship between SIJD, suboptimal respiration, posture, and motor control. Participants immediately take home the knowledge needed to assess and treat SIJD by examining a case study, case series, and a randomized controlled trial. Due to the interactive lab portion of the class, participants expand their hands-on skills by practicing therapeutic exercises to manage a client with right, left, or bilateral SIJD. Bring restoration back to your clients faster and more effectively with these tools and tips.
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Manual (22.67 MB) | 168 Pages | Available after Purchase |
KYNDALL BOYLE, PT, PhD, OCS, PRC, is a licensed physical therapist who has worked in a variety of settings for the past 24 years: outpatient orthopedic, sports medicine, home health, skilled nursing, and acute care. Dr. Boyle is currently the Director and Owner of OPTimal Performance Physical Therapy in Boone, NC. In addition to the clinic, she served as a full-time faculty member for Doctor of Physical Therapy programs for 14 years. Dr. Boyle earned her BS in PT from the University of New Mexico, an MS from the UNC at Chapel Hill, and a PhD from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She is currently Board Certified in Orthopedics having earned her designation as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). In addition, Dr. Boyle studied Postural Restoration Concepts that later led to her certification (PRC). Because of her clinical experience, she has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, book chapters, and magazine articles. Dr. Boyle continues to be active in research relating to the management of musculoskeletal conditions.
For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time. You will have access for 90 days after the program for review.
Please note: There will be a lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion.
SACROILIAC JOINT DYSFUNCTION (SIJD)
ANATOMY & BIOMECHANICS OF SIJ
CONSERVATIVE INTERVENTIONS USED TO MANAGE SIJD
HANDS-ON LAB
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