Spinal pain is the second most common reason why people visit their doctors every year. The cause of spinal disorders is not always known. This presentation highlights the history, background, and causes of the several spinal disorders. Various treatment options will be discussed based on current standard treatment guidelines and evidence-based practice guidelines.
Course Content
Describe the pathogenesis of spinal disorders
• Describe the functional model vs. the traditional medical model of the development of spinal disorders
Identify the various causes of spinal disorders and related dysfunctions
• Describe the various causes of mechanical low back pain and related disorders/dysfunctions
Compare past and present treatment options and list current evidence-based practice guidelines
• History of treatment of spinal disorders
• Various treatment options Evidence-based practice guidelines
• Case study of acute vs. chronic back patient
is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This course is approved for 2 contact hour(s) for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
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is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This seminar is awarded 2.4 contact hour(s).
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2021. This course qualifies for 2 continuing education hours.
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| Course Manual_Current Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines in the Treatment of Spinal Disorders (2.25 MB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| Course Powerpoint_Current Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines in the Treatment of Spinal Disorders (1.49 MB) | Available after Purchase |
JOS DORRESTEIN, MHS, PT, is a specialist in the field of orthopedic rehabilitation. He has been a licensed physical therapist in the United States and Europe for over 32 years and has extensive experience in the treatment of spinal disorders. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and its Orthopedic Section. He currently works outside of Chicago, Illinois, where he treats difficult spine patients. His previous work experience includes hospitals, long-term facilities, home health, outpatient clinics, and on-site physical therapy clinics. He has worked with a variety of patients and has also worked with several Fortune 500 companies in the capacity of industrial physical therapist. He has also owned his own practice and has been a director at several facilities. While treatment is an essential element in the management of back disorders, the key to Mr. Dorrestein's success is his evaluation methodology and program design. Mr. Dorrestein has taught orthopedic physical therapy topics to over 6,000 health care professionals over the years.
Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistants
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