Evaluation and Treatment of the Spine in the Adolescent Athlete (Frizelle - Live Interactive Webinar)

Course overview

Young athletes may be subjected to many different types of injuries because of playing their sport. Injuries to the spine in adolescence can have long-term repercussions including decreased activity, and long-term disability and health quality. Effective management of these athletes in the rehabilitation setting demands the practitioner to understand both how and why these athletes need to be treated differently than adults. This course will help the clinician to develop an understanding of the adolescent musculoskeletal system. It will also address commonly encountered spine injuries in the adolescent athlete and provide strategies to best manage these injuries to help the athlete successfully return to their sport.