Based on Dr Chris Norris' book Complete Guide to Back Rehabilitation (Bloomsbury, 2015) this 2 day course presents an evidence based program to safely and effectively manage low back injuries using exercise therapy.

A balance of theory and practice is used to provide a state-or-the-art approach to modern rehab. Lectures, practical demonstrations, partner work, and small group problem solving are all used to provide a stimulating, easy to follow course.

Suitable for therapists and exercise teachers of all types:

• Functional anatomy of the spine
• Lumbo-pelvic mechanics
• Mechanics of lifting
• Biopsychosocial approach to Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
• Pain science – what is it and when is it relevant?
• Posture evaluation an update
• Core stability – where are we now?
• Concepts in exercise therapy
• Teaching techniques for clinical clients
• Cueing (visual / tactile / auditory), adjustments,
• Optimal tissue loading & rehab planning
• Low back pain – not all in the tissues
• Exercise progression – from injury onset to return to work.

Suitable for therapists and exercise teachers of all types as well as students and recently qualified staff.

• Attendance Certificate: Yes
• CPD Hours: 13.5

• £270