Spondylolisthesis: A Practical Approach to Treatment

Spondylolisthesis is a common cause of specific low back pain. With increasing rates of disability associated with low back pain reported in the literature, it's of paramount importance for rehab specialists to expand their toolbox to improve the outcomes of the patients we treat. This course will go over the details of types of spondylolisthesis and how treatment approaches vary based on the pathoanatomical causes and stages of spondylolisthesis. This course will review specific assessment techniques and go over rehabprogression to facilitate a return to the highest level of function. After this course, participants will have confidence in applying the newly learned techniques to your patients inthe clinic. Enhance not only the outcomes, but patient satisfaction ratings using targeted interventions for this patient population.

Highlights

• Recognize when to refer patients to imaging for early detection and prevention of progression
• Learn multi-modal techniques to improve outcomes in patients with spondylolisthesis
• Integrate clinical reasoning into your PTpractice through case studies

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers