Decoding Low Back Pain
Description
Topics include identifying an appropriate provider for patient needs, reviewing key components of subjective examinations, talking through specific objective tests for effective decision making and conversation surrounding appropriate treatment techniques
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 1.00 | ||
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 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 | 2.00 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Illinois Department of Professional Regulation | 1.00 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy 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 | 2.00 | ||
| 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 | 2.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 2.00 | ||
| 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 Continuing 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:
Identify the most appropriate medical provider for patients with low back pain.
Discuss key subjective questions to guide clinical decision making.
Apply appropriate objective and functional testing measures to guide plan of care.
Describe appropriate interventions based on subjective and objective examination findings.
Course Content
| PC-029 Decoding Low Back Pain | SCORM Package | ||
| HSS Course Evaluation | Module |
As one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, low back pain drives a considerable percentage of patients to seek medical and physical therapy services. Often, a multidisciplinary focus of care can best address the patient’s needs and lead to improved outcomes. This roundtable discussion aims to provide learners with a dynamic conversation and unique perspectives from physicians, both surgical and non-surgical, and physical therapists. Topics include identifying an appropriate provider for patient needs, reviewing key components of subjective examinations, talking through specific objective tests for effective decision making and conversation surrounding appropriate treatment techniques.
Education level: beginner
This is a 1 hour program.
Patient Appropriateness: Are They Ready? (10 minutes)
All Faculty
Key Questions in a Subjective Examination (16 minutes)
All Faculty
Objective and Functional Testing Measures to Guide Plan of Care (13 minutes)
All Faculty
Appropriate Interventions Based on Evaluation Findings (11 minutes)
All Faculty
This activity is targeted to physical therapists and physical therapist assistants.
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 contact hour.
NJ: Approved #2212-03 (Approval Period 2/1/2022-1/31/2026)
FL: Approved #CE24-1129156 (Approval Period 1/1/2024-12/31/2024)
This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider 2512063TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.
(Approval Period: 1/1/2023-12/31/2025)
Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of these presenters or the sponsors.
Satisfies CE Requirements: AK, AL, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, 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
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.
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 enduring material.
Credit is awarded after a 5 question post-course knowledge assessment and program survey. A passing score of 100% is required, with multiple attempts allowed.
Credit is awarded after a program evaluation. After you complete the evaluation, a certificate will be available for you to save/print.
Questions? Contact HSS Continuing Education at 212.606.1057 or continuingeducation@hss.edu.
Hospital for Special Surgery received no external funding in support of this program.
Release Date: 6/23/2023
Expiration Date: 6/23/2026