YUR BACK Managing the Client with a Herniated Lumbar Disc

Course Description:

A herniated disc is a common injury to the lumbar spine and not all clients require surgery.  At times the right exercise program can control and alleviate symptoms.  In this course, learn the etiology and demographics of this spinal injury as well as how to prevent a disc herniation.  Leave with the know how to create a Pilates program that will strengthen the client and improve posture without causing pain.  Discover the benefits of adding the YUR BACK program to your practice.  

Course Objectives

The student will describe the etiology and demographics of herniated discs in the lumbar spine.

The student will recognize red flags in clients with low back pain.

The student will differentiate between centralizing pain and peripheralizing pain. 

The student will describe a moment and a movement.

The student will demonstrate exercises appropriate for the client with a herniated lumbar disc. 

Instructor: Christine Romani-Ruby PT, D.Ed., MPT, ATC, NPCT

CEU's 4 NPCP 4 PHI and YUR BACK Licensure renewal