Treat Lumbo/Pelvic Dysfunction

Catalog description

This advanced spine course builds upon clinical and didactic knowledge presented in basic courses relating to the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, and lower extremities. A review of the anatomy, arthrokinematics and pathomechanics of the articular, neural, and myofascial structures is included. With emphasis on current evidence and Clinical Practice Guidelines, the student is encouraged to use clinical reasoning skills to integrate, synthesize, and sequence techniques to specific dysfunctions of the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle and LQ peripheral nervous system if applicable. Further emphasis is placed on evaluation and treatment functional patterns, including gait mechanics as they relate to the pathogenesis of dysfunction in this region. At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to classify a patient in a general treatment category and manage patients seen in the clinic who present with impairment and functional limitations in the lumbar spine, pelvic girdle, and lower quarter region.