Online Continuing Education Courses

Lumbar Disc Management II

• Discuss different types of lumbar stretching and their effects.
• Define therapeutic stretching goals, protocols and precautions for the lumbar spine.
• Measure lumbar pain, agility and joint crepitus associated with therapeutic stretching.
• Apply lumbo-pelvic circumduction training to improve disc related joint mobility.
• Integrate PreActive therapeutic stretching techniques to reduce lumbo-pelvic muscle tension.
• Devise strengthening protocols for the lumbo-pelvic region using graduated isometric protocols.
• Discuss mobility during lumbar traction to reduce disc pressure.
• Compare static traction versus dynamic traction.
• Define contra-indications for decompression therapy of the lumbar spine.
• Apply appropriate lumbar decompression therapy to various patient populations.
• Demonstrate lumbar mobility training exercises used to enhance decompression effectiveness.
• Justify reimbursement through accurate documentation of lumbar disc treatment progression.
• Diagnose lumbar disc conditions with clarity.
• Select outcome-based assessment tools to monitor patient progress.
• Illustrate lumbar range of motion and muscle testing deficiencies concisely.
• Summarize patient status for lumbar mobility, crepitus and pain intensity.