Contemporary Physical Therapy Management of the Lumbo-Pelvic Complex

In-Person | Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation - Plymouth Meeting

633 West Germantown Pike, Suite 201, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

Friday, October 24 from 12:30 to 6:30 PM: Registration begins at 12:00 PM.

Saturday, October 25 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Elevate your practice. Empower your patients. Rethink low back pain.

Evaluate and treat low back pain using a biopsychosocial approach during this immersive introductory course. Low back pain remains one of the most costly, complex, and frustrating conditions for both patients and clinicians. The well-established biomedical model is limited in reducing prevalence, cost, or disability—leaving many patients with lingering pain and many therapists searching for better answers.

Furthermore, many PTs report feeling inadequately trained on how to integrate the complex physical and psychological issues low back patients present with.

This annual two-day course expands PTs knowledge of Biopsychosocial (BPS) Model of Health—an evidence-based, patient-centered approach aligned with contemporary science -- and its application to the lumbo-pelvic complex. Participants will learn how to integrate biological, psychological, and social factors to deliver care that is not only more effective, but also more sustainable.

Course Highlights:

• How and why BPS improves outcomes compared to traditional models.
• Break down myths, biases, and examine classification system limitations to sharpen diagnostic and treatment decision-making.
• Review medical screening, outcome measures, and pain neuroscience education strategies.
• Apply manual therapy, targeted exercise, and regional interdependence principles in both simple and complex cases.
• Work through real patient cases to deepen understanding and build confidence.

What You’ll Gain Through Case Studies, Hands-on Labs and Instructor Feedback:

• A practical framework to evaluate and manage low back pain using the BPS model.
• Strategies to enhance patient outcomes and engagement.
• Greater confidence in integrating examination, exercise, and manual therapy interventions.
• Application of current therapy literature to your daily practice.

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course the participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the contemporary understanding of low back pain which includes: looking at low back pain through the lens of the biopsychosocial model of health, the role of imaging and determining a pathoanatomic source vs using non-specific low back pain.

2. Identify appropriate screening tools for non-musculoskeletal, low back pain and improve decision making to determine need for referral as well as identifying the most appropriate referral destination.

3. Perform an efficient and thorough subjective/objective exam using the latest evidence from LBP Clinical Practice Guidelines which includes choosing the best examination procedures for patients with low back pain based on presentation.

4. Look at overview of the evidence to determine intervention effectiveness in patients with low back pain.

5. Identify exercises that are individualized to the patient to address functional deficits and patient goals using a patient-centered approach.

6. Describe how pain science and central sensitization mechanisms contribute to chronic low back pain patients along with strategies on how to manage these cases.

7. Demonstrate competent psychomotor performance and use of appropriate clinical reasoning when incorporating mobilization and manipulation techniques to the lumbar spine.

8. Apply the information learned in the course using specific case studies.

Speakers:

• Trish Crane, PT, DPT, DSc, MBA, OCS, FAAOMPT, Cert. MDT
• Jason Drott, PT, DPT, OCS
• Brandon Fredhoff, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT
• Teresa Gero, PT, DPT
• Hunter Handel, PT, DPT, OCS, FiT
• Danielle Monica, PT, DPT, OCS
• George Padin, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC

Target Audience: Physical Therapists / Physical Therapist Assistants

Level: Introductory

Delivery: In-person / live

Contact Hours: 12.25 hours | 1.225 CEUs have been approved by:

Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: Thomas Jefferson University College of Rehab Sciences is an Approved Provider of PA CEUs.

New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Approval #2312-43

New York State Board Approved Provider

Fees:

General Admission - $250

Jefferson: JMMR, TJUH, LVHN and Abington Per Diem Employees - $125

Jefferson: JMMR, TJUH, LVHN and Abington Per Diem Employees Full-time/Part-time Employees - Free

Questions? Contact Sharon Manas at sharon.manas@jefferson.edu.

Requirement for successful course completion: Satisfactory completion of the continuing education units consists of full attendance with monitored sign in and sign out forms and completion of an online course feedback form (self assessment of learning outcomes).

Speaker Financial/Non-Financial Disclosures: All of the speakers are employees of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and will receive a fee for speaking. None of the speakers have non-financial disclosures.

Conflict of interest statement: Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).

Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be submitted to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in writing. Please explain the circumstances of the cancellation in a fax or e-mail to ensure a timely response. Requests received 3 days or 72 hours prior to course start will result in a full refund. Re-quests received less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the course start will result in a non-refundable administration processing fee of $50.00 or 50% of registration cost (whichever is less). No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the course start will be ineligible for a refund. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation will reimburse you the cost of the registration, if we have to cancel a course due to low enrollment, weather, or an emergency situation. We are not responsible for any other costs associated with attending a conference. If you are on the waiting list of a course and do not get in, we will not charge your credit card; if you paid by check we will send the check back to you. In the event that a course is rescheduled we will provide you the option of applying the tuition towards the rescheduled course in lieu of a full refund.

Complaint policy: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation views complaints as an opportunity to improve. As an institution we are open to feedback from staff, course participants, speakers, and patients/clients. Course participants and speakers are asked to notify course coordinators of any urgent issues, either small or large, so they may be resolved in a timely fashion. Complaints may be communicated either verbally during a course or upon its conclusion through the Course Evaluation Form.

Non-discrimination statement: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation unconditionally complies with Americans with Disabilities Act, endorses and supports the intent and objectives of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which together prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. In fact, this institution has, throughout its existence, taken a leading role in the effort to make services, accommodations and employment opportunities available to persons in all of the above categories. Additionally, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation complies with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and the Governor's Code of Fair Practices (1967).

Special needs statement: Contact Sharon Manas at sharon.manas@jefferson.edu or 215-663-6530 with any special needs that you have which would limit full participation in this event.