Course Description:

As physical therapist we have the tools to be the most effective group treating this body region. Using evidence and syndrome based practice this course brings together the proven rationales from New Zealand and combines them with what is known in the USA.

The participant is introduced to the Treatment Based Classification System based on McKenzie’s three syndromes but expanded to six to include the pelvis and others. Classification systems have been shown to be more effective than the traditional medical pathological assessment system.
A comprehensive subjective examination system is introduced. This subjective system allows the patient to be placed into one of the six syndromes. (They almost classify themselves)

The treatment concepts taught include proven techniques and rationale, such as mobilization, direction specific exercise, core stability, centralization rationale and pelvic positional fault correction. An effective, functional and valid treatment system for the lumbar spine and pelvis is presented and able to be used in a clinical setting immediately.
This course brings together the best of both worlds in an effective and clinic ready format.
There are handouts and videos available to course participants for all of the techniques.
This material relates to physical therapy by providing the participant with the most up to date evidence based practice and management of lumbar spine and pelvic problems seen in the outpatient physical therapy setting.