Course Code: REL-RTS-0-CSLBPFOA
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Determine the steps of the physical therapy examination specific to the older adult and how to interpret your findings.
Identify patient-specific factors that influence therapy outcomes.
Describe at least two considerations for the treatment of lower back pain specific to the older adult including self-management strategies.
Outline:
Identifying Lower Back Pain
Why It Matters
Meet Trudy
Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags
Frailty
Review
Key Takeaways
Therapy Evaluation
Screening
Range of Motion and Strength
Balance and Mobility
Patient Reported Outcome Measures
Trudy’s Evaluation
Review
Key takeaways
Treatment Options and Long-Term Management
Exercise
Manual Therapy and Pain Management
Functional Mobility and Balance
Self-Management
Review
Key Takeaways
Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
ReferencesWriter: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Subject Matter Expert: William Fogarty PT, DPT, cert. MDT
William earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northeastern University. He is certified in the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy and enjoys treating patients with spinal and extremity orthopedic conditions in the outpatient setting. He is also experienced in providing rehabilitation for balance/vestibular problems and telehealth physical therapy to patients with chronic pain and post-operative impairments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Basic level Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.