Post-Operative Lumbar Spine Rehab: Assessment, Mobilization, and Return-to-Function Protocols

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

• Correctly and independently perform 4-6 peri-lumbar MET mobilization techniques appropriate for post-operative patients, including graded mobilizations and directional preferences.
• Correctly demonstrate palpation, use of functional testing techniques, and application of manual myofascial releases for the lumbar spine, hips, and thoracolumbar fascia as they relate to post-surgical compensatory patterns.
• Quickly correlate multiple positive findings—such as altered neurodynamic responses, directional movement biases, and segmental hypomobility—to create an effective and individualized post-operative assessment.
• Accurately perform and cue sciatic, femoral, and obturator nerve gliding techniques and describe their appropriate use in post-operative lumbar spine rehabilitation.
• Appropriately design and progress early- to late-phase core stabilization programs with specific integration of lumbar protection, neural mobility, and movement control strategies.
• Effectively educate and empower patients through pain neuroscience principles and demonstrate communication strategies to reduce fear-avoidance and improve compliance in post-surgical care.
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At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Correctly and independently perform 4-6 peri-lumbar MET mobilization techniques appropriate for post-operative patients, including graded mobilizations and directional preferences.
• Correctly demonstrate palpation, use of functional testing techniques, and application of manual myofascial releases for the lumbar spine, hips, and thoracolumbar fascia as they relate to post-surgical compensatory patterns.
• Quickly correlate multiple positive findings—such as altered neurodynamic responses, directional movement biases, and segmental hypomobility—to create an effective and individualized post-operative assessment.
• Accurately perform and cue sciatic, femoral, and obturator nerve gliding techniques and describe their appropriate use in post-operative lumbar spine rehabilitation.
• Appropriately design and progress early- to late-phase core stabilization programs with specific integration of lumbar protection, neural mobility, and movement control strategies.
• Effectively educate and empower patients through pain neuroscience principles and demonstrate communication strategies to reduce fear-avoidance and improve compliance in post-surgical care.

Approved for 16 hours for PTs and PTAs: AL, AR, CO, CT, IL, IA, MT, NE, NH, NY, OK, UT, WA

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