Course Code: REL-RTS-0-LBPDD
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify red flag signs and symptoms that may indicate serious underlying pathology.
Determine whether a patient’s LBP symptoms are related to a musculoskeletal, pathological, and/or non-organic process.
Outline:
Section 1: Red Flags for Pathological Conditions
Expectations of LBP with Musculoskeletal Origin
Signs of Non-Musculoskeletal LBP
Identifying Red Flags
Cancer/Tumor
Spinal Infection
Vertebral Fracture
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Vascular
Review
Summary
Section 2: Inflammatory and Visceral Disorders
Non-Emergent Disorders
Inflammatory Disorders
Visceral Origin
Case Example: Eric
Summary
Section 3: Yellow Flags for Non-Organic Pain
Non-Organic Pain
Waddell’s Test
Addressing Psychological Factors
Review
Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Tara Caberwal, PT, DPT
Dr. Caberwal is a graduate of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, FL, and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Campbell University in Buies-Creek, NC. She is certified in orthopaedic manual therapy (COMT) and manual therapy certified (MTC). She is also a board-certified clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy (OCS). Her primary clinical practice involves working with active duty military in Fort Bragg, NC. In 2019, she graduated from Andrews University post-professional program with a Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy (DScPT) and completed her manual therapy fellowship through the North American Institute of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (NAIOMT) in 2022.
Writer: 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.
Reviewer: Ann Elsasser-Root PT, DPT
Ann Elsasser-Root holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a Geriatric Clinical Specialist with experience in multiple care settings, including skilled nursing, independent living, inpatient rehab, and outpatient orthopedic and neurology. Ann is most passionate about treating older adults to improve their quality of life and maximize functional independence. As a curriculum designer for Relias, she enjoys combining her clinical knowledge with her interest in research and staying up to date with changes and advances in the field of rehabilitation.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Athletic Trainers; 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.