Trunk Muscle Weakness and Dysfunction with CLBP

Trunk Muscle Weakness and Dysfunction with CLBP - A Functional Anatomy/Exercise Perspective

Presenter: Dr John Booth (Exercise Physiologist, Credentialed McKenzie Therapist)

Location Course Date Registration Closes
Melbourne Sat July 31st 2010 Fri July 9th 2010

There is considerable research implicating global and local trunk muscle weakness in the aetiology of chronic low back pain (CLBP). The focus of this one-day workshop is to improve the EP’s understanding of:

  1. The functional anatomy of the trunk muscles implicated in CLBP
  2. Assessing trunk muscle function in individuals with CLBP
  3. Functional exercise prescription, with an emphasis on trunk muscle function, for individuals with CLBP

This one-day course emphasises a practical learning experience and commences by examining the architecture and function of the global and deep trunk muscles implicated in CLBP. Session 2 will develop the practitioner’s understanding and competency with the assessment of trunk muscle function and exercise prescription for CLBP. A primary focus will be progressing exercises at the commencement of a program to more demanding specific functional exercise to achieve return to work and functional outcomes.

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