Location: MossRehab at Plymouth Meeting, 633 W. Germantown Pike, Suite 201, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Date: Friday, November 12 and Saturday, November 13, 2021
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Presentation overview: This is a two day introductory level course that will instruct physical therapists and athletic trainers on how to evaluate and treat patients with acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain. Research has shown the benefit of sub classification of patients with low back pain utilizing treatment based classification systems. This course will review medical screening, outcomes measures, the evolution of the treatment based classification systems and their limitations, the use of regional interdependence, and therapeutic neuroscience approach to treatment of low back pain. Through lecture and lab, participants will learn to apply the current literature on low back pain through examination, exercise, and manual therapy interventions.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the course participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the evolution of the treatment based classification system for low back pain.
2. Identify appropriate screening tools for non-musculoskeletal low back pain to help determine need for referral.
3. List (2) common pelvic girdle dysfunctions and describe the examination techniques for each.
4. Describe and explain the interrelationship between pelvic girdle dysfunction and lumbar dysfunction.
5. Describe how central sensitization can contribute to chronic low back pain.
6. Demonstrate competent psychomotor performance of three mobilization techniques.
Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants.
Fee: $200
Contact Hours: 11.75 CEUs: 1.175 Continuing Education (CE) Credits:
COVID 19: As a healthcare facility, MossRehab follows all CDC guidelines for COVID-19. Due to the current trends in new COVID-19 cases, and in the interest of protecting the health and safety of all those who will be attending the Conference, we are asking that all attendees be fully vaccinated, and show proof of vaccination upon arrival on-site. Mask and social distancing will be required.
Requirement for successful course completion: Satisfactory completion of the continuing education units consists of full attendance with monitored sign in and sign out forms and completion of a course feedback form and post-test that includes self assessment of learning outcomes.
Conflict of interest statement: Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by MossRehab are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).
Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy and New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This program has been submitted to Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy and New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 11.75 contact hours.
MossRehab (BOC AP#P10044) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers (ATs). This program is eligible for a maximum of 11.75 Evidence Based Practice Category hours/CEUs. Athletic Trainers should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be submitted to the MossRehab in writing. Please explain the circumstances of the cancellation in a fax or e-mail to ensure a timely response. Requests received 3 days or 72 hours prior to course start will result in a full refund. Re-quests received less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the course start will result in a non-refundable administration processing fee of $50.00 or 50% of registration cost (whichever is less). No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the course start will be ineligible for a refund. MossRehab will reimburse you the cost of the registration, if we have to cancel a course due to low enrollment, weather, or an emergency situation. We are not responsible for any other costs associated with attending a conference. If you are on the waiting list of a course and do not get in, we will not charge your credit card; if you paid by check we will send the check back to you. In the event that a course is rescheduled we will provide you the option of applying the tuition towards the rescheduled course in lieu of a full refund.
Requirement for Successful Course Completion: Monitored sign-in/sign-out sheets and participation in a process to assess achievement of course learning objectives including completion of a course evaluation form is required for successful completion of the course.
Non-discrimination statement: MossRehab/Einstein unconditionally complies with Americans with Disabilities Act, endorses and supports the intent and objectives of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which together prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. In fact, this institution has, throughout its existence, taken a leading role in the effort to make services, accommodations and employment opportunities available to persons in all of the above categories. Additionally, MossRehab/Einstein complies with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and the Governor's Code of Fair Practices (1967).
Complaint Policy: MossRehab views complaints as an opportunity to improve. As an institution we are open to feedback from staff, course participants, speakers, and patients/clients. Course participants and speakers are asked to notify course coordinators of any urgent issues, either small or large, so they may be resolved in a timely fashion. Complaints may be communicated either verbally during a course or upon its conclusion through the Course Evaluation Form.
Special Needs statement: Please contact Maria Flach, DPT, Course Administrator, mnlucas@einstein.edu or 215-663-6527 with any special needs that you have which would limit full participation in this event.
For more information, contact Sheila Wallace, wallacsh@einstein.edu or 215-663-6457.