Low Back Pain: Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment

Course overview

Low back pain (LBP) results in billions of dollars of healthcare spending in the U.S. each year and is one of the most common reasons for referral to physical therapy. This course guides physical therapy professionals through the evaluation of a patient with LBP, including the use of special tests and clinical prediction rules to guide your differential diagnoses. Evidence-based treatment interventions and clinical practice guidelines are presented to help you develop an effective plan of care based on your examination findings. Case scenarios will allow you to apply what you learn to real-life examples.