This workshop is designed for exercise scientists and exercise physiologists working with clients who have low back pain issues. The focus of this clinically relevant and practically directed workshop is on the development of exercises programs that may assist in the restoration of stability and mobility in the lumbar spine.

Successful recovery of function following lower back pain involves targeting a range of parameters including restoration of muscle control and normal patterns of movement. There is an endless range of exercises available to achieve this with a number of popular schools of thought how to get optimal results. Piecing these together to form a cohesive progressive rehabilitation program can be a challenging process for the exercise practitioner. The workshop will provide a blend of practical and theory and will include a vast array of exercises for back rehabilitation.

The exercise focus for this workshop will be on restoration of mobility and stability of the spine. This will include progressive low grade activities to assist in improving motor control (including core activation) and to commence strengthening to return the individual to normal functional activities. Exercises integrating stretching activities, light loading, body weight exercises, and swiss ball type activities will be targeted in the course.

This workshop will also include a practical overview of a range of popular approaches in the assessment and management of low back pain. Case based applications will be utilised through the day a range of conditions including discal pathology, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis.

Presenters

Donna McCook is qualified Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist with over 20 years of clinical experience and ongoing education in both areas. She had completed post graduate studies in both clinically applied exercise science and physiotherapy. Donna is also nearing completion of her PhD focused on the changes in muscle activity in the lumbar and abdominal muscles in people with low back pain.

Professionally, Donna’s clinical work currently is focused on chronic and complex low back and shoulder rehabilitation in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and is a Director of COR Health and Rehabilitation. Her background has included working closely with orthopaedic and neurological specialists, training health and fitness professionals and full time lecturing in musculoskeletal physiotherapy at the University of Queensland.

Recognizing the need for the development of safe, effective, evidence based initiatives to tackle the health and fitness issues of the wider community; Donna has commenced developing and teaching courses in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and chronic disease management predominantly for exercise physiologists to date.

Medically focused health, fitness and wellness will be the focus of her post doctorate research and continue to be part of her integrative professional career.

Course schedule

Spinal Rehabilitation Part 1 is available on the preceeding day. Please see Spinal Rehabilitation (Part 1)

CPD Points

8

Cost

Contact details

For more information or to enrol in the course, please contact the CE provider on the below details

Donna McCook
MedFit Pty Ltd
PO Box 2129
Chermside Qld 4032
Ph: 0407 634 639
Fx: 07 3353 6349
Em: admin@medfit.com.au or donna@medit.com.au

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