Low Back Pain: Differential Diagnosis
Tracking # 20-971772
Course overview
Low back pain (LBP) is the most commonly treated musculoskeletal condition in the U.S. By implementing evidence-based screening and assessment tools, physical therapists can differentially diagnose patients with LBP and improve treatment efficiency and efficacy. The goal of this course is to help clinicians screen patients for other musculoskeletal conditions, potential pathological conditions, and non-organic causes of LBP. Clinicians will learn how to determine the sources of a patients symptoms and improve their decision-making ability regarding an appropriate plan of care.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Category A activity related to clinical coursework
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
1h
General
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
General
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Certified Activities
Physical Therapy Assistant
1h
Certified Activities
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
1h
Category A CCUs
Physical Therapist Assistant
1h
Category A CCUs