Clinical Assessment of Low Back Disorders I

For practitioners wishing to consolidate their under-graduate learning. Based on ground breaking research from the STOPS trial and the latest evidence-based literature. After completing this module practitioners will have sufficient knowledge to complete a quality initial assessment for a patient with low back pain in a primary care setting.

Content for this book includes:

Evidence-based epidemiology update
Subjective examination including body chart, history, behaviour of symptoms, special questions
Physical examination including observation, active movement testing, lower limb neurological, provocative neurodynamic testing, palpation, mini-treatment
Classification and diagnosis, red flags, psychosocial screening tools and outcome measures
Quality video and photo images to enhance the learning of practical skills
Test your understanding



This book includes text, 9 tests of your understanding, 22 photos, 10 videos and numerous tables/figures.