This course provides an integrated education for the Doctor of Chiropractic in the science and art of lumbo-pelvic disorders. Detailed literature reviews covering the crisis of lumbar disorders in patient populations, the role of spinal manipulative therapy and structural correction of sagittal lumbar lordosis will be covered. Normal average and ideal values for the lumbar lordosis will be reviewed as well the relationship of lumbar curvatures to patient health and disease conditions. Detailed categories of lumbo-pelvic postures, spine kinematics and abnormalities of the sagittal lumbar lordosis will be learned. The Chiropractor will learn appropriate application and timing of postural and functional exercises for the lumbar spine designed to correct spinal subluxation and strengthen the lower back tissues. The Chiropractor will be introduced to 17 categories of sagittal lumbar traction and 5 methods of coronal lumbar traction with demonstrations for structural rehabilitation of the lumbar spine. Indications and contraindications to these new structural rehabilitation procedures will be reviewed. The details of case management using these structural rehabilitation methods will be covered using a variety of case studies for a comprehensive picture of clinical application of this course material. A survey of research material will be reviewed supporting the utilization and efficacy of CBP technique structural rehabilitation treatment methods across a population of patients with chronic pain conditions.
⦿ Structural Rehabilitation of the Lumbar Spine & Relationship to Chiropractic
⦿ Understanding the Posture Spine Connection & Abnormal Lumbar Configurations
⦿ Body Weighting and Dynamic Thoraco-Lumbar Braces for Lumbar Rehabilitation
⦿ Mirror Image Exercises of the Thoraco-Lumbar-Pelvic Region
Up to 12 hours available for Chiropractic CE Credit with valid Attendance Records.
$60 fee for Continuing Education Certificate – Not included with Course Fee
States Applied to for CE Credit (approval pending):
Chiropractic BioPhysics® (CBP®) Non-Profit is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards.