Filed Under (Exercise Rehabilitation, Fitness Education, Low Back Pain, Lumbar Fusion Exercises, Spinal Fusion Exercises) by Rick Kaselj on 25-08-2010
Exercise Rehabilitation of the Lower Back
DESCRIPTION:
In a clinic or rehabilitation centre, the most common “trouble” area is the back. In this practical and hands on course, the most common back injuries will be discussed (degenerative disc disease; mechanical low back pain, lumbar disc herniation, post disc surgery, spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis). This course is a must if you would like to increase your understanding, success and confidence in working with clients with low back injuries.
OBJECTIVES:
- The key structures involved in low back injuries
- Assessing the lower back to determine exercise readiness and progress
- The six most common back injuries – degenerative disc disease, mechanical low back pain, lumbar disc herniation, post disc surgery, spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis
- Rehabilitation exercise and contraindications for the six most common back injuries.
