Lumbar Disc & Sciatica 102: Testing, Treatment & Outcomes / 1 Credit

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine the association between chiropractic spinal manipulation for newly diagnosed lumbar disc herniation and/or lumbosacral radiculopathy and the odds of lumbar discectomy over 1-year and 2-year follow-up periods
2. Evaluate the clinical outcomes and MRI changes in a cohort of patients who had surgery compared to conservative treatment for sequestered lumbar disc herniations
3. Summarize existing evidence relating to the reliability of the straight leg raise (SLR) and crossed SLR test in patients with suspected lumbar radicular pain
4. Establish the validity of the extended straight leg raise (ESLR) compared to findings on MRI
5. Recognize the effectiveness of neural mobilization interventions in improving pain, disability, and function in adults with low back and radicular pain

Course Reviews:

1. Association Between Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation & Lumbar Discectomy in Adults with Lumbar Disc Herniation & Radiculopathy
2. Clinical & Radiological Outcomes in Patients with Sequestered Lumbar Disc Herniation
3. Reliability of the Straight Leg Raise Test for Lumbar Radicular Pain – Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis
4. Validity of the Extended Straight Leg Raise Test
5. Neural Mobilization in Low Back & Radicular Pain

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