The Lumbar Spine double DVD is a detailed, fundamental guide to examination and treatment of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the structures involved in this anatomical area. This interactive DVD follows a clear pattern initially looking at the anatomy of the area, followed by detailed sections on observations, the most commonly used examination techniques, screening other structures, treatment progressions and exercise therapy. The emphasis of this DVD is on developing the viewer’s manual skills and to provide a reference of all the commonly used examination and treatment techniques.

The DVD also includes detailed case studies to assist the development of clinical reasoning skills, expert ‘Top Tips’ study notes and detailed radiology of the Lumbar Spine. The content has been developed using an international Consensus Development System© and contains input from senior lecturers from over 20 international recognized universities from Europe and North America.

This double DVD contains over 8 hours of material, is filmed using Multi-Angle Vision© and comes with a complete interactive workbook and online examination system to provide the reader with the complete e-learning solution for their ongoing professional development.

The DVD is designed for use by anyone requiring to identify and assess clinical problems in this area, whether student or clinician. The DVD is also designed as a resource of ongoing professional development for all suitably qualified clinicians.

 
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The Lumbar Spine

1.0 Introduction 

2.0 Examination 

2.1 Observation

2.2 Active Movements

2.3 Palpation

2.3.1 Palpation and Surface Anatomy
2.3.2 Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movement
2.3.3 Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movement

2.4 Joint Screening – Clearing Other Joints

2.5 Neurological Tests 

2.5.1 Tests of Conduction
2.5.2 Tests of Mobility and Sensitivity

2.6 The Muscular System  

2.6.1 Examination of Muscle Length
2.6.2 Muscle Strength Tests
2.6.3 Lumbo-Pelvic Muscle Stability Evaluation

3.0 Treatment Techniques Introduction

3.1 Joint Techniques

3.1.1 Treatment Using Passive Accessory Intervertebral Movement
3.1.2 Treatment Using Passive Physiological Intervertebral Movement
3.1.3 Lumbar Manual Traction

3.2 Treatment of Neural Tissue

3.3 Lumbar Mobility Exercises

3.4 Lumbo-Pelvic Muscle Stability

3.4.1 Introduction
3.4.2 Recruitment of Transversus Abdominus
3.4.3 Progression to Limb Loading
3.4.4 Progression to Crook Lying
3.4.5 Progression to Bridging
3.4.6 Gluteus Medius
3.4.7 Gluteus Maximus
3.4.8 Summary

3.5 Muscle Lengthening Exercises

4.0 Case Studies
  

4.1 Unilateral Low Back Pain

4.1.1 Introduction and Subjective Findings
4.1.2 Physical Examination
4.1.3 Analysis of Examination Findings
4.1.4 Treatment

4.2 Bilateral Low Back and Thigh Pain

4.2.1 Introduction and Subjective Findings
4.2.2 Analysis of Subjective Findings
4.2.3 Physical Examination – Part One
4.2.4 Physical Examination – Part Two
4.2.5 Analysis of Examination Findings
4.2.6 Treatment

5.0  Top Tips

5.1 Palpation of T11/12

5.2 Detecting the beginning and end of segmental flexion
 

5.3 Pisiform technique for central PA mobilisation

5.4 Lumbosacral shear test
 

5.5 Babinski Test
 

5.6 How to localise physiological rotation to a specific segment
 

5.7 Dermatomal Assessment

5.8 Progression of unilateral PA mobilisation

5.9 Desensitising  neural tissue

5.10  Combining stability training and lengthening for Hamstrings

5.11 Recognising features of Spinal Stenosis

6.0   Extras

6.1 Radiology of the Lumbar Spine

7.0 Website Link