Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Crooked Man with Nick Kendrick

Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Crooked Man with Nick Kendrick

We all treat patients with persistent, ongoing low back pain, however what are they key elements you need to include? Patients may have fear of movement, be unable to work, and have their whole life affected by their pain. How can you help? What is the most effective way to help these patients?

In this case study with APA Titled Sports & Musculoskeletal Physio Nick Kendrick, you will explore the case study of a patient presented with persistent low back pain, and unable to work. You will discover the keys to successful assessment and rehabilitation of a persistent low back patient, including how to educate your patient, and exercises you can use with your low back pain patients. You will also discover when and how to incorporate a multidisciplinary team approach to persistent pain.

Part 1

• Important factors when treating patients with persistent pain
• Case study current and subjective history
• Imaging and patients beliefs about imaging
• Ineffective treatment commonly received by chronic low back pain patients
• How often is treatment indicated for ongoing pain?
• Questions you need to ask low back pain patients
• Imaging results - what is typical or atypical? When are normal findings medicalised and when are they relevant?
• Comparing a body chart to imaging findings
• What symptoms and area are patients with L5 or S1 nerve root compression or irritation likely to have?