MANAGEMENT OF COMMON CONDITIONS 233

Course overview

*Assess the effectiveness of three nonsurgical interventions on symptoms, physical function, and physical activity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis. *Compare the effectiveness of a structured, comprehensive conservative treatment program with a focus on self-management and improved walking ability (including lumbar manipulation, exercise and education) to a self-directed program in patients with neurogenic claudication due to lumbar spinal stenosis. *Summarize the 2013 North American Spine Society (NASS) clinical guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. *Examine the literature pertaining to the diagnostic accuracy of available tests for lumbar spinal stenosis. *Analyze the effectiveness of the 6-week Boot Camp Program for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis.