Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Secrets- Module 9: The Spine

Course overview

This course is derived from the textbook by Jeffrey Placzek, MD, PT and David Boyce, PT, EdD, OCS. This textbook is part of the popular Secrets series. It presents physical therapy concepts and then introduces different healing modalities, specialties and orthopedic procedures typically prescribed for common injuries such as shoulders and extremities. Common diseases are included as well as more innovative diagnostic tools for physical therapists such as radiology. The text features concise information that includes tips, and memory “secrets”. Bulleted lists, algorithms and illustrations provide a quick review of the specific topics discussed. The information is interesting, entirely evidence-based, outcome based and up-to-date. Module 9: The Spine- covers chapters 54 through 61. Chapter 54: Functional Anatomy of the Spine Chapter 55: Mechanical and Diskogenic Back Pain Chapter 56: Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Chapter 57: Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Chapter 58: Scoliosis Chapter 59: Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Dysfunction Chapter 60: Spine Fractures and Dislocations: Patterns, Classifications, and Management Chapter 61: Temporomandibular Joint Methods of Instruction: Online course available via internet Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants and Athletic Trainers Educational Level: Intermediate Prerequisites: None Course Goals and Objectives: At the completion of this course, participants should be able to: 1.Identify the normal ranges of motion of each section of the spine 2.List the important ligaments of the cervical and the lumbar spine. Specify their origin, insertion, attachment, and function. 3.Identify the anatomy of the intervertebral disk 4.Identify the facet articulations of the spine 5.Understand how the spine receives loads in different postures and what is the effect of a backrest or lumbar support 6.Identify nerve root and dural movement 7.Understand the structure and function of the intervertebral disk and describe it’s innervation 8.List the anatomical structures associated with mechanical dysfunction of the facet joint and how they are a source of mechanical pain 9.Identify the articular receptor distribution in the spine 10.Understand the classification of disk herniations, the effect of facet angle and the typical incidence 11.List the classic presentations of disk herniations at various spinal levels 12.Identify the effectiveness of rehabilitation and exercise to relieve back pain 13.Understand how spinal stenosis is classified, list the most common structural changes and how the typical patient will present clinically 14.List other conditions that might be confused with lumbar stenosis 15.Understand the progression of the disease and the effectiveness of various treatments 16.Identify how spondylolisthesis is measured and graded 17.Understand how spondylolisthesis is diagnosed radiologically and the basic principles of conservative management 18.Understand the role of flexibility exercises in a successful treatment program 19.List the surgical indications in a child and an adult with spondylolisthesis 20.Recognize the available types of surgical intervention for spondylolisthesis 21.List the major types of scoliosis, incidence, and clinical presentation. 22.Understand the King classification system 23.List the indications for surgical intervention and possible complications to surgery 24.Identify the preferred side-bending and rotation-coupling pattern of the thoracic spine 25.Understand T4 syndrome 26.Identify common modes of spinal column injury, incidence in the United States, and prognoses 27.Define SCIWORA 28.Understand how spinal column injuries are classified 29.List and differentiate between spinal column fractures such as flexion teardrop, odontoid fracture, hangman’s fracture, and Jefferson fracture