The "Lowdown" on Low Back Pain in the Long-Distance Runner
Description
Increase your ability to help patients who distance run competitively or recreationally. Rehabilitation experts at HSS will cover anatomy and assessment of the low back and sacroiliac joint, red flags and contraindications for treatment, and common patient presentation including signs and symptoms. You will hear from our experts about the running mechanics assessment, appropriate interventions, and exercises to prescribe. Join us!
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 1.00 | ||
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
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BOC | 1.00 | |
| Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations | 1.00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 1.00 | ||
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 1.00 | ||
| District Of Columbia Department of Health | 1.00 | ||
| FPTA | 1.00 | ||
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 1.00 | ||
| Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 1.00 | ||
| Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 1.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists | 1.00 | ||
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 1.00 | ||
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | 1.00 | ||
| New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 1.00 | ||
| New Mexico Physical Therapy Board | 1.00 | ||
| New York State Education Department | 1.00 | ||
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 1.00 | ||
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 1.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board | 1.00 | ||
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 1.00 | ||
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 1.00 | ||
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 1.00 | ||
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Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation | 1.00 | |
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board | 1.00 | ||
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 |
Learning Objectives
HSS Professional Education activities are intended to improve the quality of patient care and safety. At the conclusion of this course the participant will be able to:
- Describe essential examination techniques of the low back and sacroiliac joint in long distance runners.
- Discuss corrections to improve faulty running mechanics.
- Identify potential red flags for conservative treatment of low back pain in long-distance runners.
- Describe appropriate interventions for long distance runners presenting with low back pain.
Course Content
| PC-015 The "Lowdown" on Low Back Pain in the Long-Distance Runner | SCORM Package | ||
| HSS Course Evaluation | Module |
Anatomy and Assessment of the Lumbar Spine and Sacroiliac Joint
Ashleigh McAdam, PT, DPT, OCS
Presentations of Low Back Pain in the Long-Distance Runner
Varsha Seemangal, PT, DPT, MST, USATF-L1, RRCA Coach
Running Mechanics Assessment
Angela Leis, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PMA-CPT
Interventions and Exercises
Varsha Seemangal, PT, DPT, MST, USATF-L1, RRCA Coach and Angela Leis, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PMA-CPT
Q & A
Running is one of the most practiced sports because of its beneficial impact on health, serving as an effective primary and secondary preventive strategy for many chronic medical conditions. Low back pain is a heterogeneous, complex, and self-limiting condition causing disability to patients across the lifespan. As we know, low back pain has a high prevalence in the general population. However, the literature is lacking comparatively in identifying the prevalence of low back pain in the long-distance runner. Research does suggest there are several factors that may contribute to low back pain in this population. This course will highlight common causes of low back pain specifically in long-distance runners, and will include red flags/contraindications for treatment, common signs/symptoms and presentation of a patient with this condition, a running mechanics assessment, and appropriate interventions.
Education level: beginner
Physical Therapists: Hospital for Special Surgery is a New York State Education Department approved provider for physical therapy continuing education. This course is approved for a maximum of 1.0 contact hour.
NJ: Approved #2210-32 (Approval Period 2/1/2022 - 1/31/2026)
FL: Approved #CE21-839416 (Approval Period 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024)
TX: Approved: This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, approval # 74716TX, for 1.0 CCUs for PTs and PTAs.
Satisfies CE Requirements: AK, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, GA, HI, IA, ID, KY, KS, MA, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.
It is the licensee’s responsibility to determine approval for their state and discipline due to constantly changing requirements. We would, however, be happy to assist with this process if requested.
Athletic Trainers: Hospital for Special Surgery (BOC AP#: 537) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 1.0 hour/ Category A CEU. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
This course is not intended for use by any participants outside the scope of their license or regulation.
A certificate is awarded after a 5-question post-course knowledge assessment and program survey. A passing score of 100% is required, with multiple attempts allowed. The knowledge assessment and survey can only be accessed once the program has been viewed.
None of the individuals in a position to control the content of this educational activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
A strong internet connection is required to view this live streaming activity. Additional viewing requirements, if any, will be posted in advance of the activity.
A certificate is awarded after a 5-question post-course knowledge assessment and program survey. A passing score of 100% is required, with multiple attempts allowed. The knowledge assessment and survey can only be accessed once the program has been viewed.
After you complete the post-test and evaluation, a certificate will be available for you to save/print.
Questions? Contact Professional Education at 212.606.1057 or professionaleducation@hss.edu.
Hospital for Special Surgery received no external funding in support of this program.
Release Date: 2/4/2022
Expiration Date: 2/4/2025