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Treatment of the Lumbar Complex

Simply put, this course takes the complexity out of assessing and treating lower back dysfunction and conveniently combines assessment options with an array of treatment tools to address the lumbar spine complex. Through it, you’ll learn the key structures that are involved in lumbar dysfunction and how to efficiently find these structures to help guide treatment. Treatment techniques are all evidence-based and include Muscle Energy Technique (MET), articular mobilization, myofascial release and stabilization exercises to give you a multi-faceted treatment approach. Plus, every technique will be repeated several times so you can learn to treat this area with confidence. You should feel comfortable with most lumbar patients once you leave this class!

 

As with all our manual therapy courses, this course is at least 75% hands-on lab, and will give you skills you can use immediately upon returning to the clinic.

Dates and Locations

Saturday – Sunday

June 28-29, 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Smith Physical Therapy and Running Academy

110 W. Woodstock St.
Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Jim Herman

$650.00 incl. Tax

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Saturday – Sunday

November 8-9, 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Rehab Center at Parham Doctors’ Hospital

7650 E Parham Rd
MOB II, Ste 120
Richmond, VA 23294

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Jim Herman

$650.00 incl. Tax

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Saturday – Sunday

December 13-14, 2025

2 days, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Thompson Healthcare & Sports Medicine
 
810 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753

Approved for 16.5 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Jim Herman

$650.00 incl. Tax

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At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

  • Correctly and independently perform 12 lumbar mobilization techniques
  • Correctly and independently identify specific effects of Muscle Energy Technique and manipulations
  • Correctly demonstrate palpation, use of testing techniques, and application of specific mobilizations and releases of the lumbar complex
  • Quickly correlate multiple positive tests to ascertain a correct assessment of lumbar dysfunction
  • Correctly and independently identify three specific effects of direct articulations at the lumbar spine

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

  • Correctly and independently perform 12 lumbar mobilization techniques
  • Correctly and independently identify specific effects of Muscle Energy Technique and manipulations
  • Correctly demonstrate palpation, use of testing techniques, and application of specific mobilizations and releases of the lumbar complex
  • Quickly correlate multiple positive tests to ascertain a correct assessment of lumbar dysfunction
  • Correctly and independently identify three specific effects of direct articulations at the lumbar spine

Saturday

7:30am

Doors Open

8:00am

Lecture: Introduction and Principles of Treatment

9:30am

Lecture: Types of Dysfunctions

10:15am

Lecture: Review of Anatomy

11:00am

Lab: Assessment Techniques for Lumbar Dysfunctions and Soft Tissue

12:00pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm

Lab: Palpation of Muscles

2:00pm

Lab: Lumbar Spine Assessment

3:45pm

Lab: Treatment of Lumbar Spine Leg Pull

4:30pm

Lab: Treatment of Lumbar Spine Flexion Dysfunctions

5:00pm

Lab: Review of Evidence-Based Literature

5:30pm

Adjourn

Sunday

7:30am

Doors Open

8:00am

Lab: Treatment of Lumbar Spine Flexion Dysfunctions

9:30am

Lab: Treatment of Lumbar Spine Extension Dysfunctions

10:30am

Lab: Treatment of Lumbar Spine Type I Dysfunctions

11:00am

Lab: Review of Myofascial Release and Soft Tissue Mobilization

12:00pm

Lunch (on your own)

1:00pm

Lab: MFR and STM of Multifidus

1:30pm

Lab: MFR and STM of Quadratus, Lumborum, Piriformis, Psoas and Iliacus

3:15pm

Lab: Spinal Exercise Stabilization and Transverse Abdominus

4:00pm

Lab: Speed Mobilization and Clinical Application

4:30pm

Lab: Review of Evidence-Based Literature

5:00pm

Adjourn

Approved for 16.5 hours for PTs and PTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Approved for 16 hours for OTs and OTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Approved for 16 Category A hours by the BOC for Athletic Trainers.

If you do not see your state listed above, please contact us at info@glseminars.com for more information.

Click here for the state and discipline approval list for all courses.

Course Instructors

Jim Herman

PT, MPT, MS, CIMT

Jim received his Masters degrees in Kinesiology and Physical Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1997 and 2000 respectively. As a graduate assistant at UNLV, he instructed anatomy and physiology lab sections as well as courses in fitness walking and aquatics. Since graduating, Jim spent two years teaching spinal orthopaedics and pathological conditions as an adjunct instructor in the Physical Therapy Assistant program at Henry Ford Community College. Clinically, Jim has worked primarily in outpatient orthopaedics, including five years with Patrick Hoban at Probility Physical Therapy. Recently, Jim relocated to South Carolina and is supervisor of Blythewood Physical Therapy. He joined Great Lakes Seminars in 2003 to assist with instruction of the Lumbar Complex, Sacroiliac, and Cervical Thoracic courses and has been a primary instructor for the past five years.

What Attendees Are Saying

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I loved the manual techniques that I could immediately bring into the clinic Monday morning. Instructor was patient, knowledgeable and fun to learn from for the weekend.

Glen Rock, NJ

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The course provided me a better understanding of lumbar segmental mobility and mobilizing. It improved my palpating ability of the lumbar vertebrae. Another tool to assist clients with low back pain that I wasn't fully aware of.

Portland, OR

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This was my first continuing ed course since graduating and it definitely exceeded my expectations. The course flowed great. I appreciated the review of pertinent anatomy/knowledge first. This made applying the concepts in the lab portion easier. I loved the amount of hands-on time included in the course. I also cannot say enough positive things about the instructor. He was very knowledgeable, held my interest, gave great real-life scenarios, was very approachable when I had questions, and gave great feedback/tips on enhancing my manual skills.

Chicago, IL

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Overall the course was spectacular! The information is presented in a way that is easily absorbable and I feel confident to put these techniques into my daily routine!

Columbus, OH

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Here's the part I found most helpful: The connection between lumbar dysfunction and the associated muscles to focus on in treatment. It makes diagnosis and treatment more logical and clear-cut for me. I have never understood it this clearly before.

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