Orthopedic Manual Therapy of the Lumbar Spine

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About the Course:
Orthopedic Manual Therapy has evolved in the last decade and now incorporates a variety of soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques. This contemporary approach includes pain science education and is grounded in the most recent research that suggests that a multi-modal approach based on the bio-psycho-social model is most effective in obtaining the best possible health outcomes. This course covers a wide array of topics like Pain Science Education, the BPS model, the benefits of Cupping and IASTM, Treatment Based Classification, the reasons to consider joint mobilizations in treatment plans, and progressive exercise therapy including the use of weight training. This course also features many video demonstrations of these evaluation and treatment techniques. This course is appropriate for therapists and athletic trainers that want to enhance their manual therapy skills to help patients with low back pain disorders.

Course Objectives:
  1. Identify indications and contraindications for manual therapy, including mobilization/manipulation, IASTM and cupping.
  2. Recognize comprehensive, integrated manual therapy treatments for most common movement disorders in the Lumbar spine.
  3. Select treatment that integrate IASTM and cupping with active movement to improve mobility and function of the Lumbar spine.
  4. Recognize proper progressions of introductory tool/cupping techniques to more advanced movement-based techniques.
  5. Recognize difference in restrictions between joint restrictions and soft tissue restrictions and the appropriate manual therapy techniques for each.
  6. Identify when joint mobilization techniques for lumbar spine are indicated.
  7. Select appropriate exercises and appropriate programming for patients in pain.
  8. Recognize benefits of including pain science education and BPS model for a holistic treatment approach.
  9. Identify patient’s drivers of pain and disability.
  10. Recognize the effects of IASTM and Cupping, based on our understanding of the effects of this type of treatments.
About the Instructor:
Pieter L. de Smidt, PT, DPT, MDT, MTC  has over 30 years of experience as a Physical Therapist. He has achieved certifications in McKenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Manual Therapy, and Sports Therapy. With his Post- Professional Doctorate in PT he specialized in management of musculoskeletal injuries of the spine & extremities. He passionate about combining hands-on treatment with pain science education. Pieter L. de Smidt practices in his own clinic, “Reset-Wellness Physical Therapy & Medical Fitness”, in Houston, TX. He uses an evidence-based, integrated approach of manual therapy & exercise. The main focus for his practice is to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness by improving patient’s lifestyle choices through education and to incorporate strength & conditioning principles into physical therapy treatments.

Disclosures:
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

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