The Lowdown on Lumbago with a Touch of Pain Science

Course overview

This course will review traditional and non-traditional aspects related to lumbar spine conditions and lumbago presentation and treatment for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. Lumbago is a treatment topic that is frequently very challenging for clinicians to address and resolve due to the multifactorial aspects of lumbago. Lumbago can be related to postural issues, decreased hip strength, decreased hip mobility, poor core and trunk extensor strength and a variety of other issues. This course will review these topics in relation to lumbago prevalence and evidenced based approach to treatment and application to improve clinical outcomes.