Course Description:

This course will cover the evaluation, conservative and surgical management of cervical and lumbar disorders. Participants will understand the imperative patient history elements of a low back examination and identify which patient history components and special tests are affiliated with lumbar and cervical pathology. We will review the components of a neurologic screening exam and identify the most prevalent red flags in lumbar and cervical spine examination and differentiate the purposes of diagnostic testing to determine the appropriate treatment recommendations.