Spine Physiotherapy Knowledge Package
Non-Operative Treatment of the Deformed Spine
This spine physiotherapy knowledge package focuses on non-operative treatment of the deformed spine. This spine surgery course is one of four knowledge packages in the Spine Physiotherapy Specialist Certificate.
Price: €249
CME Credits: 15 CME credits available
Duration: 12 Months
Tuition language: English
Course Structure: 5 online lectures in video format with English transcription, with pre- and post- learning assessments and additional learning materials.
Ref.ID: KP-PDFS
Lecturers: Prof Max Aebi, Dr Emanuelle Ferrero, Dr Nasir Quraishi, Dr Javier Pizones
About this Knowledge Package
This knowledge package focuses on non-operative treatment of the deformed spine.
It covers Adult, Degenerative and Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scheuermann's and Idiopathic Kyphosis, and indications for brace treatment of spinal deformities.
This spine physiotherapy course is one of four knowledge packages in the Spine Physiotherapy Specialist Certificate. It includes downloadable reference materials including book chapters and journal articles from the European Spine Journal, Spine, the Spine Journal etc.
Learning Objectives
- To understand adult scoliosis - epidemiology, natural history, classification, clinical assessment and HRQOL
- To understand idiopathic scoliosis and its natural history
- To understand degenerative scoliosis and its clinical presentation and diagnostic workup
- To understand Scheuermann's and idiopathic kyphosis, its management and outcome
- To understand the clinical history and clinical examination of deformity patients
- To understand how clinical workup informs the indication for conservative or surgical treatment
- To understand the indications for brace treatment for scoliosis
- To understand the effects of complications and remedial treatment options
Target Groups
Lectures included in this Knowledge Package
Adult Scoliosis – Epidemiology, Natural history, Classification, Clinical Assessment, HRQOL
This spine lecture on adult scoliosis concerns its epidemiology, natural history, classification, clinical assessment and health-related quality of life.
Degenerative Scoliosis: Clinical Presentation and Diagnostic Workup
This spine lecture is about clinical presentation and diagnostic workup in degenerative scoliosis.
Scheuermann’s and Idiopathic Kyphosis – Management and Outcome
This spine lecture is about the management of Scheuermann’s and Idiopathic Kyphosis and its outcome.
Idiopathic Scoliosis and Its Natural History
This lecture looks at the natural history of idiopathic scoliosis, beginning with the behaviour of this curve through various stages of skeletal maturity. The various health related outcome parameters in adulthood are then examined. The follow up of patients who were either neglected or had been managed conservatively is discussed, followed by the cosmetic impairment, and also the life threatening issues, including cardiac and pulmonary function.
Indication for Brace Treatment
This spine surgery lecture looks at indication for brace treatment, and the effectiveness of the brace in treatment of spinal deformities.
Spine Physiotherapy Knowledge Package
Physiotherapy of the Deformed Spine
- 5 online video lectures
- 10 Pre- and post- learning assessments
- 15 CME Credits
- 12 Months Access
- Downloadable reference materials
