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28th Annual TNP Conference Session S48 Evaluation -Lumbar Spinal Disorders: Evidence-based Practice Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment

28th Annual TNP Conference Session S48-Lumbar Spinal Disorders: Evidence-based Practice Guidelines

Speaker: Robert Metzger
Saturday, September 10, 2016

The objectives for this session were: 

1. Understanding of basic lumbar anatomy
2. Differentiate the etiologies, physiologies, physical examination techniques, and differential diagnoses of common lumbar spine disorders using EBP guidelines.
3. Recognize presented lumbar spine disorders through a review of lumbar radiographs.
4. Construct EBP recommended non-pharmacological and pharmacological treatments, as well as patient education, for lumbar spine disorders.
5. Describe new research endeavors relating to some lumbar spine disorders.
6. Identify degenerative spinal changes which affect the older population.
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