Moderators: Ted E. Dreisinger, PhD; Paul Hodges, PhD
The amount of basic and clinical science in the peer review literature is enormous. One of the biggest challenges for the clinician is the integration of emerging science into clinical practice. In addition to managing the relevant information, physicians often are called upon to coordinate patient care with rehabilitative therapy. This symposium will present the latest science regarding neurophysiology and neuromuscular control related to function of the spine. Further, the science behind subgrouping of patients with low back will be discussed. Case examples will be presented to describe physician and therapist decision making that applies the science presented to the patient evaluation. Finally, implementation based on the evaluation will be discussed including how to measure the therapeutic plan recommended.
Upon completion of this session, participants should gain strategies to:
- Ascertain the importance of biomechanical interventions;
- Define how changes in motor control effect treatment;
- Recognize the importance of integrating pain science and biomechanics in treatment;
- Describe why subgrouping patients increases treatment success;
- Comprehend the way the clinicians translate the science into everyday practice;
- Identify the importance of objective measurement in clinical practice;
- Consider the evidence of efficacy of application of science to practice.
Agenda
- Introduction
Ted E. Dreisinger, PhD
- How Understanding Motor Control of the Spine is Changing: What this Means for Treatment?
Paul Hodges, PhD
- How Biomechanics and Motor Control of the Spine Can Shape Clinical Interventions
Jaap van Dieën, PhD
- Do All Patients Benefit from the Same Treatment or Does Subgrouping Identify the Right Patients for the Right Treatments?
Linda van Dillen, PhD
- Cognitive Functional Therapy for Targeted Management: Integrating Biological, Psychological and Social Factors
Peter O’Sullivan, PhD
- Why We Need Measurement in Clinical Practice, What Can We Do, What More Do We Need?
Ted E. Dreisinger, PhD
- Clinical Trials of Interventions that Target Biomechanics and Motor Control: What is the Evidence?
Chris Maher, PhD
- Discussion