Post Surgical Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical and Lumbar Spine

Course overview

Back pain is one of the most common complaints that physicians receive. Surgical options are often the treatment of choice to decrease pain and increase function. Many people do not understand the protocols and progression of care that can impact the success of a surgical procedure. Physical therapy pre-and post-surgical rehab programs combine education, conditioning, strengthening, and functional activities to enhance the healing environment. A comprehensive approach leads to successful surgical outcomes and functional ability. This cervical and lumbar spine post-surgical CE course is designed to enhance a therapist's primary and intrinsic understanding of surgical approaches and techniques, including microdiscectomy, PLIF, DLIF, TLIF, ACDF, and posterior cervical fusion, thereby optimizing post-surgical outcomes. Pre- and post-op evaluation techniques are instructed and dictate the progression of care throughout the healing process.