Rehab Guidelines for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis - 2/7/2025
Course Overview
Back pain is a common problem in older adults with as many as 70% of the geriatric population suffering from this malady. Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most frequent cause of this pain. This course looks at age-related changes to the lumbar spine and how these changes create stenosis symptoms. Typical signs and symptoms for lumbar stenosis are outlined as are treatment approaches, including manual techniques, stretching and strengthening exercises, gait training, and activities of daily living training/modifications. As an evidence-based course, the research and foundational science behind these treatment protocols will be articulated.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Identify normal lumbar spine anatomy
- Identify important age-related changes in the lumbar spine
- Identify the signs and symptoms of lumbar stenosis and how they affect alignment and function
- Identify important limitations in flexibility and strength that are typical for lumbar stenosis and how to effectively address these issues
- Identify when neural mobilization is appropriate and why
- Identify important manual therapy interventions for lumbar stenosis
- Identify interventions for posture and gait for lumbar stenosis
- Recognize important elements of patient education for spinal stenosis
About the Author/Presenter
Lorie Schleck, PT, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and has over 29 years of Physical Therapy experience. Lorie has worked in a variety of physical therapy settings including sports medicine/orthopedics and transitional care/skilled nursing facilities in long term and acute care. Recently, she has focused on providing physical therapy to home care patients. Within that context, she worked for a time in Home Care Quality and Compliance where she audited charts for OASIS and clinical accuracy and provided staff training in best practices for OASIS accuracy. She is a certified OASIS specialist. Lorie has taught numerous continuing education courses in physical and occupational therapy, most of them focused on orthopedics and geriatrics. She enjoys synthesizing new evidence and is passionate about evidence-based practice. She currently resides in St Paul with her husband Jim and has 3 children.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
Colibri Healthcare
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy
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