Contemporary Approach to Lower Back Pain

This self-paced online course is for healthcare professionals who wish to broaden their skills in the treatment of low back pain. 

Experience an in-depth exploration into the modern holistic approaches for treating mechanical low back pain in this groundbreaking online course. Led by esteemed physical therapist, Paul Townley PT, this course offers a comprehensive dive into the bio-psycho-social model of assessment and treatment. Through extensive demonstrations on patient models, participants will witness firsthand the seamless integration of biomechanical understanding with the psychological and social dimensions of pain.

This course is tailored for healthcare professionals looking to augment their current methodologies, offering fresh, contemporary perspectives and techniques that resonate with the complexities of the human experience. Immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience that marries the art and science of manual therapy. With Paul Townley PT as your guide, elevate your treatment approaches and amplify the positive impact you make in your patients' lives.

What's Included?

  • Fully illustrated course text (180 pages)
  • Online video classes presented by Paul Townley PT
  • Online Exam and certification
  • Lifetime Access

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand the intricate interplay between the biological, psychological, and social dimensions of mechanical low back pain.
  2. Implement comprehensive assessment methods that take into account the whole patient, not just their physical symptoms.
  3. Utilize contemporary, evidence-based treatment strategies and techniques specific to mechanical low back pain.
  4. Critically appraise and interpret the extensive demonstrations provided on patient models, replicating effective techniques in their own practice.
  5. Cultivate advanced communication skills to better understand the psychological and social factors influencing a patient's pain experience.
  6. Develop strategies to motivate and guide patients in their therapeutic journey, optimizing outcomes.

Price: $59.95

Contact Hours: 7.5

Course Author

Niel Asher Education

Niel Asher Education is an accredited provider of CE and CPD courses and micro-learning products for rehabilitation professionals. We are passionate about serving those in our community who, like ourselves, view their career as a daily journey of learning and self improvement. We are also passionate advocates for integrative medicine and a wider acceptance of safe, established but less-conventional, treatment modalities. Our mission is to provide affordable, first class education, backed up with 5-star support.

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