Mastering Manual Therapy for Low Back Pain: Simple Tools to Deliver Big Results to Promote Functional Performance

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Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS Related seminars and products

Educise PC

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Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise PC, CEU Connection.com, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of American Physical therapy Association, the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Massage Therapy Association.

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Objectives

1. Evaluate lumbar spine mobility impairments through 8 evidence-based provocative tests, correlating findings with their impact on activities of daily living (ADLs) and functional mobility. 
2. Apply clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to classify low back pain and develop functionally driven treatment plans that support occupational performance in work, self-care, and leisure activities. 
3. Implement manual therapy interventions, including myofascial release, soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy, and positional release, to improve functional outcomes such as sitting tolerance, lifting mechanics, and transitional movements, based on current evidence.

Outline

Assess Like a Pro: Pinpoint Lumbar Issues with Confidence

• Master 8 provocative tests for lumbar spine mobility
• Detect functional barriers impacting ADLs
• Streamline your evaluations with evidence-based methods
• Recognize red flags and non-mechanical causes during assessment

CPGs Made Practical: Make Faster, Evidence-informed Clinical Decisions

• Classify low back pain with clear clinical guidelines
• Connect patient needs to function-driven care plans
• Decode when and how to use manual therapy effectively to improve performance

Hands-On Healing: Proven Manual Therapy Techniques to Manage Mobility Impairments without Costly Equipment

• Relieve pain and improve mobility with myofascial and soft tissue techniques
• Restore alignment and function using muscle energy and positional release
• Enhance activities like sitting, lifting, and transitioning with targeted interventions
• Optimize mobility with lumbopelvic alignment strategies

Solve the Toughest Cases: Strategies for Chronic LBP

• Problem-solve with case-based examples grounded in functional outcomes
• Address overlapping factors like mobility deficits and pain cycles that disrupt daily routines
• Actionable steps for treating both acute and chronic cases

Target Audience

• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Licensed Massage Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants