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1. Review relevant anatomical structures and stability concepts
2. Discuss the efficient and reliable clinical examination and interpretation of findings to guide successful treatment
3. Demonstrate the proper measurement and documentation protocol for clinical examination of a patient presenting with lumbopelvic issues
4. Examine the current literature regarding lumbopelvic clinical examination findings, joint mobilization, non-surgical stabilization options, and exercise
5. Create a plan that implements pain science research and education for the patient in front of you
6. Demonstrate effective manual therapy and therapeutic exercise interventions to treat the lumbopelvic complex

LUMBOPELVIC ANATOMY AND STABILITY CONCEPTS

• Interrelation of the lumbar spine, pelvis, and hips
• Form closure, force closure, and Tensegrity stability concepts
• Spinal engine/ myofascial slings

CLINICAL EXAMINATION – CREATING THE ULTIMATE LIST

• Step-by-step measurement and documentation
• Incorporating imaging studies: when they matter and when they don’t
• Normal values and when they matter
• Interpreting clusters of signs and symptoms
• Dynamic motion and stability testing
• Assess and interpret neural mobility testing
• Differentiating lumbar, pelvic, and hip symptoms
• Using current Clinical Practice Guidelines

BEST INTERVENTIONS FROM EXAMINATION

• Know which findings contribute to symptoms
• Is the issue mobility, stability, both, or something else?
• How manual therapy can improve muscular activity and enhance exercises
• Train dynamic movements, not just muscles
• IASTM, dry needing, and taping – when they help and when they don’t
• Improve carryover after discharge

INCORPORATING PAIN SCIENCE EDUCATION

• Simplify neuroscience into understandable terms
• Pain is normal, chronic pain is not
• “Hurt vs. harm” and graded exposure to activity concepts
• Empower people over pain
• Use of video and printed materials specific to patients

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER – LAB PRACTICE AND DEMO

• Reliable measurements with simple equipment
• Manual therapy for even novice clinicians
• When and when not to progress exercises
• Video and live demonstrations

Jason Handschumacher, PT, DPT, OCS, is an expert in myofascial release, with over 16 years of clinical experience in some of the top facilities in the country. He practices at a hospital in the Charlotte metropolitan area, serving patients in acute, sub-acute, and outpatient settings. In addition, he sees patients at a clinic within an active adult community.

Dr. Handschumacher travels nationally to present seminars on myofascial release and is known for his dynamic, hands-on teaching style. He has presented research finings for state and national PT associations related to non-operative management of the rotator cuff, injury prevention, and the uses of therapeutic taping. Board-Certified as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Dr. Handschumacher earned his doctorate in physical therapy from Shenandoah University.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Jason Handschumacher has an employment relationship with Springs Memorial Hospital. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Jason Handschumacher has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
No CE available for this board.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.1 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.0 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.4 contact hours.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.0 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

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