Case Study: Low Back Pain in a Frail Older Adult
Tracking # 20-1102296
Course overview
Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal impairment among older adults. Despite the high prevalence, evidence for effective management of frail older adults with co-morbidities and low back pain is limited. This module guides physical therapy professionals through a case study of a frail older adult with low back pain. Key considerations for the evaluation, identification of red flags, and evidence-based guidelines for treatment are discussed.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
1h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
General
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Certified Activities
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A CCUs
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Category A CCUs