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Course # 1173
Updates on Mechanical Low Back Pain

Cost: This course is included in a $99 CEU Total Access package.
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CEUs/Hours Offered: See All State Associations

CA/1.0; IL/1.0; KY/1.0; MN/1.0; MS/1.0; NV/0.1; NY/1.0; OH/1.0; OK/1.0; TX/1.0; AK/1.0; AR/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; ID/1.0; IN/1.0; IA/1.0; ME/1.0; MA/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MT/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; OR/1.0; RI/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; UT/1.0; VT/1.0; VA/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0

Course Abstract

This course addresses updated concepts of mechanical treatment for patients with unspecific low back pain. Two classification systems are widely used for the treatment of patients with lumbar impairments (i.e. Treatment Based Classification [TBC] and Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment [MDT]). TBC guides physical therapists in daily practice through identification of clinical patterns called clinical prediction rules. The use of clinical prediction rules constitutes a controversial topic in our field. While some clinicians consider this approach to be “too simplistic", others advocate its use based on promising emerging evidence. On the other hand, MDT, uses, among others, two common examination findings to classify patients in subgroups (i.e. directional preference and centralization). Both systems have interpreted these clinical findings inconsistently leading to variable results in terms of prevalence and predicted validity. Even though these two approaches appear to be very different, there are interesting commonalities that can be used in clinical practice. The intent of this presentation is far from advocating one system over the other; instead, it is an invitation to consider integrating validated constructs used in both systems in clinical decision-making. This is an advanced level course, recommend background knowledge for understanding of this update.
Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.

This course was recorded on June 5, 2012

Course Learning Outcomes

Preview Exam
  • Recognize the importance and limitations of classifying patients in subgroups based on clinical presentations
  • Identify chances of success when applying specific interventions based on clinical prediction rules (CPR)
  • Recognize different interpretations of common clinical presentations

Time-ordered Agenda

0-10 Minutes Introduction and overview
10-20 Minutes Background
20-25 Minutes Evidence based research
25-30 Minutes Application to clinical practice
30-55 Minutes Techniques and Treatment
55-60 Minutes Q & A

Average Rating (49 Reviews)

Most Recent Comments
Review by: Member on May 17, 2013
Easy to follow
Review by: Member on January 29, 2013
explaining most current evidence
Review by: Member on December 8, 2012
On Line
Review by: Member on November 19, 2012
Current information.
Review by: Member on November 14, 2012
it was free
Review by: Member on November 12, 2012
update on current information
Review by: Member on November 2, 2012
audio and visual
Review by: Member on November 2, 2012
concise, good review of information
Review by: Member on October 31, 2012
Clear presentation of hte material.
Review by: Member on October 24, 2012
the topic was clinically relevant, will help with clinical decision-making...
Review by: Member on October 23, 2012
Evidence-based and clinically relevant
Review by: Member on September 23, 2012
comparision between MDT and TBC
Review by: Member on September 5, 2012
Instructor was very knowledgeable and good information but slides were difficult to follow
Review by: Member on August 26, 2012
Excellent use of evidence based materials that are recent and clinically related.

Course Information

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Course Presenter

guillermo cutrone

Guillermo Cutrone, PT, DSc, OCS, Cert. MDT, FAAOMPT

Dr. Cutrone holds a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy Orthopedics. He is Certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy by the McKenzie Institute International, Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. He is the Research Coordinator and Residency/Fellowship Team Leader for the Rehabilitation Services department at St. Vincent Hospitals in Indianapolis, Indiana, providing clinical instruction into the Evidence in Motion Post Graduate Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency and the Evidence in Motion Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Fellowship.

In addition, he is a faculty member and Coordinator of Practice and Clinical Outcomes for residency and fellowship programs with Evidence in Motion.

Dr. Cutrone is actively involved in a multi-center, observational cohort study with other MDT therapists utilizing FOTO (Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes). This team, PBE Research Network, is investigating, in clinical practice, patients with spinal impairments. One of the reports already published in the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy (Vol. 18, No. 4, December 2010, “Prevalence of Classification Methods for Patients with Lumbar Impairments using the McKenzie Syndromes, Pain Pattern, Manipulation and Stabilization Clinical Prediction Rules”) was awarded the John Medeiros Distinguished Author Award 2010 for the most impactful paper published in JMMT.

Dr. Cutrone has presented in national and international orthopedic and sports Physical Therapy research meetings.

Disclosure: This presenter has no relevant financial or nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Continuing Education Information

CEUs/Hours Offered: See All State Associations
CA/1.0; IL/1.0; KY/1.0; MN/1.0; MS/1.0; NV/0.1; NY/1.0; OH/1.0; OK/1.0; TX/1.0; AK/1.0; AR/1.0; CO/1.0; CT/1.0; DE/1.0; GA/1.0; HI/1.0; ID/1.0; IN/1.0; IA/1.0; ME/1.0; MA/1.0; MI/1.0; MO/1.0; MT/1.0; NE/1.0; NH/1.0; NC/1.0; ND/1.0; OR/1.0; RI/1.0; SD/1.0; TN/1.0; UT/1.0; VT/1.0; VA/1.0; WA/1.0; WI/1.0; WY/1.0

California

PhysicalTherapy.com is an approval agency for the Physical Therapy Board of California.

IL Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor

This course is offered for 1.0 CEUs (Advanced level) by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (Sponsor License #216000252).

KPTA

This course is offered for 1 CEUs (Advanced level, Category 2) by the Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (Provider #CS80-2012-KPTA).

Minnesota

This course is offered for 1 CEUs (unknown level) by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy.

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

This course is offered for 1 CEUs (Clinical level) by the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy.

Nevada

This course has been approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.1 units of continuing education (Clinical).

New York

PhysicalTherapy.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education.

Ohio

Oklahoma

Texas Physical Therapy Association

This course is offered for 1.0 CEUs (Advanced level) by the Texas Physical Therapy Association.

Passing an online exam will be required to earn continuing education credit.

Please Note: The CEU exam and course evaluation must be completed within 30 days of course registration.

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