AR12 Acute neck and lower back pain: avoiding chronic problems

Course summary

If you manage acute neck and lower back pain properly, chronic problems can be prevented. This course covers the underlying causes, physical examination and correct management. It is in line with government targets and within the context of a ten minute appointment.

Who should attend?

GPs
Advanced Nurse Practitioners
Practice Nurses

Important notes

All course material, evaluations and certificate of attendance provided.

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
1 day(s)	7 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

To be aware of underlying pathologies related to acute neck and back pain.
To provide practitioners with the tools to carry out an effective triage assessment within the limited time of a surgery appointment.
To apply evidenced based efficient management to these problems.
To promote effective reduction in numbers of patients who will go on to have long term neck and back related conditions.

Course programme

Underlying pathologies: the causes of: acute neck pain & acute low back pain
Evidence based assessment including the five minute triage examination and appropriate use of simple diagnostic tools and investigations
Managing low back and neck pain the right way
Implications for your practice and your patient

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