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Ortho 120 : Lumbar Disc & Sciatica: Testing, Treatment & Outcomes

Credit Hours(s)1.0

InstructorsShawn Thistle, DC

Price$20.00 USD

Format(s)Downloadable Course in PDF, Journal Article Review

Educational Objectives

Examine the association between chiropractic spinal manipulation for newly diagnosed lumbar disc herniation and/or lumbosacral radiculopathy and the odds of lumbar discectomy over 1-year and 2-year follow-up periods
Evaluate the clinical outcomes and MRI changes in a cohort of patients who had surgery compared to conservative treatment for sequestered lumbar disc herniations
Summarize existing evidence relating to the reliability of the straight leg raise (SLR) and crossed SLR test in patients with suspected lumbar radicular pain
Establish the validity of the extended straight leg raise (ESLR) compared to findings on MRI
Recognize the effectiveness of neural mobilization interventions in improving pain, disability, and function in adults with low back and radicular pain

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