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Neurogenic Dysfunction of Spondylolisthesis: The Hidden Link
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8.00 contact hours*
Price: $240
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Course Description
The Hidden Link Course delves into the nutritional concerns and imaging of spondylolisthesis and how this relates to clinical decision making when faced with this type of patient. You will learn differentiating theory and the neurogenic dysfunction for spondylolisthesis, as you are guided through examination assessment of these patients and how to classify treatment approaches. Then, learn the theory and an anatomical review of training, and progressions through the zones encompassing the treatment progressions for spondylolysthesis.
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Laura von Wullerstorff, MPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT- Owns LvW physiotherapy clinic in Brussels, Belgium.
- Also owns and operates a physiotherapy consulting business.
- Continues to mentor physical therapist at eight of Olympic Physical Therapy.
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Mark Looper, PT, MS, COMT, FAAOMPT- Managing partner of Olympic Physical Therapy of Kirkland, WA.
- Consulting physical therapist for the Seattle Seahawks Professional Football Team.
- Travels as part of the medical support to the US Ski & Snowboarding Team.
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Ken Cole, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT, CFI- Managing partner of Olympic Physical Therapy in Mercer Island and Renton, WA.
- Specializes in sports manual therapy for pediatric and young adult athletes.
Physical Therapy State Approval Information
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State Approval statement (See approval hours by state)
All MedBridge Education courses are approved for athletic trainers through the BOC
Course Chapters & Learning Objectives
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1. Nutritional Concerns and Imaging of Spondylolysthesis
Review the anatomy of the lumbar spine and its pathology and outline the profile of a patient at risk for spondylolysis.
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2. Spondylolysthesis Theory
Enumerate specific signs and symptoms attributable to neurogenic dysfunction, enumerate specific signs and symptoms attributable to neurogenic dysfunction and elucidate a true core stabilization problem.
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3. Neurogenic Dysfunction
Review the physiology and pathology of muscle innervations of spinal segments particularly that of the lumbar spine. Characterize the typical presentation of neurogenic dysfunction and establish the best diagnostic approach that can be used to help in the diagnosis of neurogenic dysfunction.
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4. Examination and Assessment
Learn to perform an accurate clinical assessment of a patient with low back pain, identify the mechanism of injury, and understand the progression of clinical symptoms. Identify the level of care appropriate for each stage of the injury.
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5. Theory and Anatomical Review of Training
Identify the zones and stages of progression during exercise training for spondylolysis and the goals for each of these. Recognize the different muscles, local stabilizer and amplifiers that are used during exercise training.
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6. Progression of Zones of Training: Red Zone
Identify the significance and training objectives of the red zone of the training progression for spondylolysis. Recognize the 4 levels of neural true hardening progressions and the goals for each level.
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7. Progression of Zones of Training: Yellow Zone
Identify the significance and training objectives of the yellow zone of the training progression for spondylolysis. Identify the relevant anatomical structures involved in each exercise.
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8. Progression of Zones of Training: Green Zone
Review the levels of zoned progression training, core stabilization and evaluate possible core stabilization exercises. Review the factors to consider during patient follow-up.
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* Contact hours may vary slightly by state. To see a full listing of contact hours by state please see our course accreditation document.
