EDUCATION

REAL TIME ULTRASOUND IMAGING RESIDENCY MODULE;

LUMBOPELVIC REGION

Objectives:

• Overview of contemporary approaches regarding lumbopelvic dysfunction, and stability.
• Evidenced based assessment of load transfer through the lumbopelvic region.
• Discussion of the literature surrounding the topic of spinal segmental stabilization.
• Review of the anatomy and neurophysiological characteristics of the muscles responsible for segmental stabilization.
• Introduction to the technical aspects of ultrasound imaging as it applies to imaging muscle contraction in the lumbopelvic region.
• Imaging specifics for the abdominal wall, pelvic floor muscles (abdominal approach), lumbar multifidus and the diaphragm.
• Improvement of palpatory skills for TA, PFM (abdominal) and dMF activation, confirmation with RTUS.
• Correlation of load transfer & muscle activation assessment findings, through to treatment plan development.
• Facilitation strategies for activation of TA, and dMF, confirmation with RTUS & sEMG
• Down training strategies for global muscle hypertonicity

Participants who complete the residency module will posses the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the generation and interpretation of real time ultrasound images of the lumbopelvic 'core' muscles.

Specific Details

Format:

• Five hours a day for five days, (total of 25 hrs).
• Instruction will be done in a 1:1 format with one of our senior therapists.
• The initial day will involve approximately 2 hours of lecture, orientation and 3 hours of practical intervention.
• The remaining four days will involve 4 hours on practical intervention (including interaction with patients) as well as a 1 hour lecture to review and expand on concepts visited in the practical session.
• Residents will be assigned pre as well as daily reading which will serve to facilitate the learning process.

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Lumbar Dysfunction