Examination and integration of treatment for non-radiating pain associated with the lumbar and sacroiliac region

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Frustrated with treating back and sacroiliac pain?  Help is on the way! 

Brought to you by University of Wisconsin La Crosse Physical Therapy Program and Continuing Education and Extension

February 10, 2017

8 am-5 pm 
Health Science Center, La Crosse, Wis.

This one-day, mostly hands-on course, will emphasize the application of evidence-informed practice to clinical decision making strategies for the examination and management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders of the lumbar and sacroiliac (SI) region. A systematic examination will be presented to guide the clinician to effectively differentially diagnoses subgroups of patients with lumbar or SI related pain and then appropriately match interventions for each subgroup. To facilitate learning, lab time will be used to instruct and practice several assessment procedures to differentially diagnose lumbar and SI pathology and manual therapy techniques (muscle energy techniques, thrust and non-thrust joint mobilizations, instrumented assisted soft tissue mobilizations). Patient education and therapeutic exercise will be presented which facilitate symptom management for patients. The intervention strategies to be discussed that have been found in the literature to enhance overall treatment outcomes for patients with back pain.

Course objectives

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Critically evaluate the evidence for differential diagnosis and treatment of the lumbar and SI region.
  • Perform a low back evaluation utilizing the principles of symptom reproduction through the application of motion and mobility assessment and special tests.
  • Demonstrate psychomotor competency of different manual therapy techniques including thrust and non-thrust mobilizations, muscle energy techniques, and soft tissue mobilizations to address impairments of lumbar and SI region.
  • Effectively integrate different manual therapy techniques with patient education and therapeutic exercises for the treatment of back pain.
  • Formulate an opinion on the value of several different interventions of the lumbar and SI region according to the most recent literature.

Course faculty

Dr. Paul Reuteman PT, DPT, MHS, OCS, Dr. Paul Reuteman PT, DPT, MHS, OCS, ATC

Dr. Paul Reuteman PT, DPT, MHS, OCS, ATC is a Clinical Professor in the Program of Physical Therapy at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.  His primary teaching responsibilities include orthopedic examination and intervention principles, clinical-decision making and clinical radiology.  He maintains an active clinical practice at Gundersen Health System Sports Medicine where he also serves as faculty of the Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program.  Dr. Reuteman received his bachelors in Physical Therapy from Marquette University, his master’s degree in Orthopedic Physical Therapy from The University of Indianapolis and his Physical Therapy transitional doctorate degree from Massachusetts General Hospital. He is a board-certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the ABPTS and is a board-certified Athletic Trainer from the NATA.   Dr. Reuteman is the co-founder of Specialized Physical Therapy Education and serves as Faculty and a Lead Instructor of their Orthopedic Residency Program.

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Costs:

  • $235, early bird (on/before Jan. 20)
  • $335, regular registration (thereafter)
  • $199, Alumni early bird (on/before Jan. 20)
  • $299, Alumni regular registration (thereafter)

Cancellation policy:

Substitutions welcome. Full refund less $50 processing fee two weeks prior to event, no refunds thereafter. Cancellations must be submitted in writing to: conted@uwlax.edu. 
  
Registration implies permission for photos, publicity and inclusion in a participant list, unless Continuing Education/Extension is notified in writing prior to the program:conted@uwlax.edu.

Schedule

Time Activity
7:45-8 am Course registration
8-9 am Lecture
Introduction of current clinical practice guidelines for management of lumbar and SI pain.
9-10:30 am Lab
Standardized and differentiating elements of the lumbo-pelvic examination to differentially diagnose lumbar and SI pain.
10:30-10:45 am Break
10:45 am-12 pm Discussion/Lab
Differential diagnosis and intervention strategies to address patients with low back pain associated with lumbar mobility deficits.
  • Discussion on current evidence regarding thrust and non-thrust joint mobilizations and soft tissue mobilizations (manual vs. instrumented)
  • Integration of thrust and non-thrust mobilization techniques, soft tissue mobilization techniques and therapeutic exercise to address lumbar region pain
12-1 pm Lunch
1-2 pm Discussion/Lab
Differential diagnosis and intervention strategies to address patients with low back pain associated with lumbar mobility deficits (continued from the morning).
2-4:15 pm Discussion/Lab
Differential diagnosis and interventions strategies to address patients with low back pain associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
  • Discussion on current evidence regarding examination and intervention of the sacroiliac joint
  • Integration of specific mobilization, muscle energy, soft tissue mobilization techniques and therapeutic exercise addressed to the SI joint
4:15-4:45 pm Lab
Round Robin practice
4:45-5 pm Wrap-up
Discussion and review of overarching themes and completion of course evaluations.

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Parking is complimentary in the Health Science Center parking lot. All other UWL parking lots require parking permits.

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