Clinical Reasoning for Spinal Pain Management

Instructors

Esteban Azevedo

PT ScD COMT

Esteban graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise & Sports Science. He received his master’s degree in physical therapy from Northern Arizona University in 2000 and completed his IAOM certification in 2004. He completed his Doctorate of Science (ScD) from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2011. Esteban owns Modern Physical Therapy (www.modernPT.com) with his wife Amy Hay. Esteban and Amy created the online course Clinical Reasoning for Spinal Pain Management. Esteban also has a business creating patient education handouts and marketing materials for interventions pain management physicians and physical therapists: Orthopedic Education Associates (www.OEAbrochures.com). Esteban loves taking complex concepts and making them more organized and clear when he teaches.

Amy Hay

PT ScD COMT

Physical therapist that specializes in a comprehensive treatment approach for chronic pain. Strong manual therapy skills and is certified in manual therapy for the spine and extremities from the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US). Currently completing my doctorate of science from Texas Tech.

Description

18.5 Contact Hours/1.85 CEUs The IAOM-US Clinical Reasoning for Spinal Pain Management Diagnose Precisely. Treat Effectively online course emphasizes didactic or theoretical content that is delivered through online lectures and online material (eManuals*: course slides and study guide). This is as elf-paced on-line course available 24/7. The course is segmented into lecture modules plus module assessments to gauge your understanding (must meet a minimum score prior to moving to the next module). You are able to start and stop your viewing time as needed. Your course certificate will be available for you to print upon completion of the course. The study guide is provided to help focus your learning and prepare you for topics covered on the assessments (for each online module). This course takes an in-depth look at Spinal pathoanatomy, biomechanics, basic and segmental clinical examination and interpretation, management suggestions and specific approaches to diagnose and treat Spinal Pain Target group: PT, PTA, AT, OT Education Level: Basic

Objectives

• Verbalize the essential history and exam components for patient profiling
• Utilize history and exam to determine dysfunctions
• Identify the patient’s stage of pain
• List the pathophysiological adaptations during acute and chronic pain.
• Discuss evaluation tools for identifying 5 systems of dysfunctions
• Soft Tissues
• Joint + Segment
• Mind + Body + Brain (Biopsychosocial)
• Posture + Control
• Strength + Function
• Identify the features of chronic pain via history and examination
• Utilize patient profiling to identify pain generators for
• Acute Pain
• Recurrent Pain
• Chronic Pain
• Describe the stages of pain and incorporate this into treatment programs
• Utilize physical therapy treatment options for recurrent and chronic pain.
• Perform direct treatment for the pain generator
• Perform indirect treatments for the dysfunctions
• Targeting pain generators through precise diagnostic methods and interventional pain management procedures
• Utilize a 10-stage lumbar, cervical, and thoracic exercise program
• Utilize 70+ handouts in the clinic for patients and to assist with marketing