Achieving Optimal Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgical Outcomes Utilizing Evidence Based Rehab Protocols and Manual Therapy Techniques (Dec 03 - 04, 2016)

Achieving Optimal Cervical and Lumbar Spine Surgical Outcomes Utilizing Evidence Based Rehab Protocols and Manual Therapy Techniques (Dec 03 - 04, 2016) is organized by North American Seminars Inc and would be held during Dec 03 - 04, 2016 at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Englewood, Englewood, New Jersey, United States of America.

Identify pertinent spinal research for target muscle groups, exercise protocols, spinal mechanics and healing phases for the post-surgical spine patient.
Describe the neuroanatomy, neurodynamics, and how they apply to a neurological evaluation and treatment in a patient with spinal dysfunction.
Discuss the laminectomy and microdiscectomy surgical techniques.
Describe the movement precautions, lifting restrictions, wound care, and other post-operative instructions specific for the spinal surgery patient.
Perform hands on skills for a neurological lumbar evaluation, along with manual therapy techniques for the post-surgical lumbar spine patient.
Describe lumbar fusion surgery techniques and approaches for PLIF, TLIF and DLIF procedures.
Discuss the post-operative goals and post-operative program for lumbar surgery patients, along with presentation of case studies and continuous quality improvement.
Describe the nature of neurodynamics and differential diagnosis of neurodynamic restrictions in the lower and upper extremities.
Perform nerve palpation techniques to identify nerve location.