The Painful Spine Mini Course provides a review of basic terminology and principles related to the evaluation and management of lumbar spine conditions commonly seen in primary care.
This course is ideal for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and APRNs. Also great for physicians and other APPs. In addition to adding valuable job skills to your resume, you'll be able to help patients maximize function, manage pain, prevent re-injury, and slow disease progression -- as well as help your practice reduce unnecessary referrals.
This course is ideal for nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists and APRNs. Also great for physicians and other APPs. In addition to adding valuable job skills to your resume, you'll be able to help patients maximize function, manage pain, prevent re-injury, and slow disease progression -- as well as help your practice reduce unnecessary referrals.
Content includes:
- Mechanical contributors to lumbar spine pain
- Differential diagnoses for non-radiating low back pain
- Design and implementation of comprehensive, evidence-based treatmant plans for patients with lumbar spine disorders
- The use and effects of the following pharmaceutical types: acetaminophen, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, NSAIDs, opioids, skeletal muscle relaxants, and/or topical anesthetics.
- Generating and documenting appropriate inter-disciplinary referral plans for lumbar spine follow up care
- Case studies
