Developing Post Surgical Rehab Programs for the Cervical and Lumbar Spine (Nov 19 - 20, 2016)

Developing Post Surgical Rehab Programs for the Cervical and Lumbar Spine (Nov 19 - 20 2016) is organized by North American Seminars Inc and would be held during Nov 19 - 20, 2016 at Vital Rehabilitation Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America.

Understand the basic anatomy pertinent to various pathologies and dysfunctions.
Utilize mechanical and neurological evaluation techniques to help determine the best treatment approach for spinal disorders.
Identify specific active and passive interventions that address particular positive evaluation findings.
Develop and initiate rehabilitation and exercise that maximize recovery and function in any spineprogram. Integrate the therapy program with other disciplines involved with spine management.
Recognize the indications for surgical intervention.
Recognize specific mechanical and neurological changes that may accompany each type of spine surgery or procedure.
Understand the differences between post surgical and nonsurgical evaluation emphasis.
Adapt spinal rehabilitation techniques for nonfusion surgeries, fusion surgeries with or without hardware, anterior or posterior approaches and various adjunct injection procedures.
Perform interim testing to assess rate and path of program progression, as well as provide quantitative information for the physician and insurance provider.
Understand the impairments and corresponding functional limitations that can occur as a result of various spine problems.
Identify common red flags and be able to recognize the need for referral to another practitioner.
Understand the need for post surgical spine reporting and follow-up, especially with regard to rehabilitation and outcome.
Understand and defend the time frames needed for proper recovery of physical function of the spine following surgery.