This online course is for Physiotherapists and Rehabilitation professionals.
This course meets the CCO CEU guidelines.
DESCRIPTION
With an aging population the prevalence of age-related spinal conditions is progressively increasing. Symptoms relatable to spinal stenosis now account for up to 30% of patients with spinal complaints in primary care. Physiotherapists who appreciate the natural course, differential diagnosis, assessment, medical/surgical, exercise and manual therapy treatment options available can safely and effectively manage this growing patient population.
The program is delivered fully on-line with participants working at their own pace over the ten-week access period. The ten dictated PowerPoint presentations are supported by videos, web resource links, quick reference cheat sheets and a 195 page downloadable handout.
A certificate of completion may be printed at the conclusion of the course for your professional portfolio. This online course provides full credit for the in-class skill development course currently delivered by Key Clinical Skills in multiple Canadian and international venues.
PROGRAM
This ten-part, fully online program delivers:
- A comprehensive overview of age-related spinal changes
- Particular focus on acquired spinal stenosis
- Screening for red and yellow flags
- Medical and Physiotherapy diagnosis and treatment options including:
- Medications, Injection, surgery
- Self Treatment Exercise Program: Stenosis STEPS
- Manual therapy interventions
- Supporting videos, web links, and take-home resources
- A 195 page downloadable handout to keep as a reference tool
- 5 hours of contact time
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OBJECTIVES
- Understand the natural aging process of the spine
- Know the differential diagnosis of spinal stenosis
- Be aware of the medical masqueraders and red flags associated with spinal stenosis
- Appreciate the medical and surgical options for spinal stenosis
- Deliver the Self Treatment Exercise Program-Stenosis: STEPS
- Be able to deliver adjunctive Physiotherapy interventions
FORMAT
Self-paced, distance learning. Optional two-day in-class skills development program.
UNITS
Unit 1: Natural history of the aging spine 1
Unit 2: Natural history of the aging spine 2
Unit 3: Medical pathologies & masqueraders
Unit 4: Medical investigations
Unit 5: Clinical assessment 1
Unit 6: Clinical assessment 2
Unit 7: Medical management
Unit 8: Surgical management
Unit 9: Rehabilitation Management 1
Unit 10: Rehabilitation Management 2
Learning objectives:
– To recognize the clinical pattern of LSS
– To appreciate the clinical findings in LSS
– To appreciate the medical and surgical management of LSS
– To understand the physical rehabilitation management of LSS
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