Lumbar Guidelines: A Synthesized Outlook and Contextual Factors for Success
Presented by Elizabeth Lane
Nonfinancial: Elizabeth Lane has no competing nonfinancial interests or relationships with regard to the content presented in this course.
There are multiple lumbar clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) from highly reputable sources; however, synthesized information in an applicable format for the clinician does not exist. The course will present detailed information from the multiple lumbar CPGs, highlighting consistencies and inconsistencies between them. We will also provide information on contextual factors that will aid in implementation with individual patients. This course is appropriate for physical therapists and athletic trainers treating low back pain in an outpatient setting.
Meet your instructor
Elizabeth Lane
Dr. Elizabeth Lane has practiced in outpatient orthopedics for 13 years and taught in postprofessional continuing education since 2013. She received her clinical doctorate in physical therapy from the Medical College of Georgia. She holds board certification in orthopedics and is a fellow of the American Academy of…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Clinical Practice Guidelines
In this chapter, we will discuss the clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) used in the course. We will explain how to evaluate a CPG and how to use CPGs to inform your practice.
2. Clinical Practice Guidelines in Detail
In this chapter, we will analyze the information in detail from each of the CPGs. We will outline the areas of agreement between the CPGs. Additionally, we will discuss any discrepancies between the guidelines and delve into the details of these discrepancies.
3. Contextual Factors
In this chapter, we will define and categorize contextual factors relevant to implementing information from the CPGs. We will discuss how contextual factors influence outcomes and will provide examples of common contextual factors.
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