Do you have patients reporting low back pain with radiation into the lower extremity? How do you determine whether the problem is related to lumbar spine or pelvic dysfunction? Have you explored the articular (e.g., joint), myofascial (e.g., muscle, tendon, or fascia), neurological (e.g., nerve root, spinal cord, cauda equina), vascular (e.g., artery or vein), or whether it could be something masquerading as a neuromusculoskeletal complaint that may be a serious pathology (e.g., visceral source)? How do you determine the most appropriate and evidence informed assessment or people-centred treatment approach? How will you modify and progress your treatments? This course will answer many of the questions asked above through a case-based approach.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop advanced assessment and clinical reasoning skills in identifying and then the determining the interface of the articular, myofascial, or neurological signs and symptoms.

2. Demonstrate proficiency in surface anatomy and conducting length-tension assessments

3. Analyze and interpret assessment findings.

4. Develop patient centred and evidence informed treatment plans.

5. Integrate evidence-informed clinical reasoning techniques into assessment and treatment decision making process as learned through case-based learning. 

6. Monitor progress, modify, progress, and adjust treatment based upon the changes seen.