Red flags for low back pain- a review of the latest evidence and recommendations
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In the next workshop we will be: Reliable Identification of serious pathologies that present with lower back pain very difficult; pathologies are rare but early and correct identification is the best way of ensuring early and appropriate treatment to reduce or prevent what can be life altering or life shortening conditions.
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You will learn
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This seminar will present a framework based on the most recent published evidence that is designed to assist physical therapists identify four serious pathology in patients who present with lower back pain:
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Cauda Equina Syndrome
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Spinal Fracture
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Spinal Infection
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Spina Malignancy
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The framework also presents an evidence informed clinical algorithm that assists therapists make appropriate clinical decisions on patient management and referral when the suspect the presence of Red Flags.
