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presented by Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Financial: Chad Cook receives compensation from MedBridge for this course. He also is a research consultant for Hawkins Foundation of the Carolinas. Chad Cook receives royalties from Pearson education, Maitland Australian Physiotherapy Association, AgenceEBP, and is a paid associate editor for JOSPT.
Non-Financial: Chad Cook is a senior associate editor for BJSM and is an editorial board member for J Physiotherapy and JMMT.
Satisfactory completion requirements: All disciplines must complete learning assessments to be awarded credit, no minimum score required unless otherwise specified within the course.
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Chad Cook, PT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA, FAAOMPT
Dr. Chad Cook is a professor at Duke University with a Category A appointment in the Duke Clinical Research Institute and an adjunct appointment in the Department of Population Health Sciences. He is a clinical researcher, physical therapist, and profession advocate with a long-term history of clinical care excellence and service and academic experience. His…
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1. Lumbar Spine Dysfunction: Prevalence and Economic Impact
In this chapter, learners will evaluate the economic impact of lumbar dysfunction and consider the prevalence/incidence of lumbar pain and how it influences clinical practice. The overall burden of lumbar pain is discussed in comparison to other musculoskeletal and nonmusculoskeletal conditions worldwide.
2. Patient History and Outcomes Measures
In this chapter, learners will discuss the imperative patient history elements of a low back examination and define which patient history components are affiliated with lumbar pathology. Learners will also discuss the most common forms of self-reported patient outcome measures, as well as their validity.
3. Observation
In this chapter, learners will identify the link between observation of posture and lumbar pain or dysfunction. Learners will also identify the benefits of general observation of a patient’s expression of fear, anxiety, or distress.
4. Triage and Screening
In this chapter, learners will identify the most prevalent red flags germane to the lumbar spine examination. The chapter will compare and contrast the purposes of each diagnostic test for sinister problems. Learners will also analyze the triggers that would prompt the use of a test for ruling out a condition, and evaluate the benefit of performing these “ruling out” actions first within the examination. Lastly, learners will understand structural differentiation.
5. The Movement Examination of the Lumbar Spine
This chapter will synthesize the importance of the movement assessment and will contrast the goals of the three primary phases of the initial examination.
6. Palpation, Muscle Endurance, and Physical Performance Measures
This chapter will evaluate the benefit of palpation as part of a dedicated clinical examination. Learners will also evaluate the benefit and types of manual muscle testing for the lumbar spine.
7. Confirmation-Based Special Tests
In this chapter, learners will understand the language of diagnostic accuracy and will identify the most diagnostic lumbar-oriented special tests. The purpose of the chapter is to apply the tests to the appropriate diagnoses for better patient management.
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