Lumbar Spinal Stenosis 102 / 1 Credit

Reviews Included

1. Non-Operative Treatment for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication – 2022 Systematic Review
2. Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Treatment Algorithm
3. Identifying Peripheral Arterial Diseases or Flow Limitations of the Lower Limb
4. SMT & Electrical Dry Needling as Adjuncts to Physical Therapy in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
5. Patient-Reported Outcomes for Low Back Pain Patients After Structured Education & Exercise Program

Learning Objectives:

1. Update the 2013 Cochrane review and determine the current state of the literature on non-operative treatment for neurogenic claudication caused by lumbar spinal stenosis
2. Summarize a treatment algorithm for the management of lumbar spinal stenosis derived from and international expert Delphi consensus process
3. Identify the relevant clinical indicators and pertinent physical examination procedures that can assist in the identification of peripheral arterial diseases or lower limb blood flow limitations
4. Assess the value of adding spinal manipulation and electrical dry needling to standard physical therapy for lumbar spinal stenosis patients
5. Evaluate whether primary care patients with lumbar spinal stenosis symptoms benefit from programs designed for patients with non-specific low back pain

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