LumbarSeminar

For more than 15 years, Angelo DiMaggio, PT, Dip MDT, has been employed as a spine consultant by medical centers throughout North America for the purpose of resolving their most complex and unresponsive cases. The combined results show that 52% of these cases experienced a significant or complete alleviation of symp- toms (as determined by the attending clinician). These impressive results provide both the motivation and basis for this course and the entire course series while the successful treatment methods employed provide the framework. You will learn the highly organized examination and documentation system, as well as new “Lumbar

Strategies” which are the key to resolving complex cases. You will be given

clear, consice clinical guidelines regarding ADL and workplace modifi-

cations, Work Hardening and Functional Reconditioning program

enhancement, the “essentials” of the McKenzie evaluation and

treatment approach, how to motivate patients toward self-

reliance, and many other important topics. This course

will not rely on the theoretical discussion of hypo-

thetical patients. Instead, you will get the same

first-hand look (as in the Consultation

Format) at real patients being exam-

ined and treated daily by the

instructor.

is an internationally known clinician and lecturer who has specialized in

conservative care of the spine for more than 15 years. He has presented at national and international conferences on such spine related topics as Conservative Mechanical Treatment, E.R.Care for Physicians, Manual Therapy,

The McKenzie Approach, Research Analysis, and The Treatment of Cervicogenic Headache. Mr. DiMaggio’s specialization in the spine has placed him in the role of author, editor, course developer, research consultant, and clinical consultant. He is past chairman of the board and course instructor for the McKenzie Institute.

Through major medical centers and universities, he has taught more than 350 seminars and workshops for more than 9,000 therapists and physicians. As a clinical consultant, Mr. DiMaggio has spent more than 15 years working one-on-one with therapists and physicians throughout the US and Canada, refining their use of mechanical therapy and resolving each clinic’s most challenging patients. Included are such notable spine centers as the Texas Back Institute, P.R.I.D.E. (Productive Rehabilitation Institute of Dallas for Ergonomics), the Cleveland Clinic, the Fort Worth Back Institute, and the Canadian Back Institute. This highly intensive training format has led to a compilation of the most common

misunderstandings and the most frequently committed clinical errors. His extensive work in this field combined with his experience as lecturer / seminar instructor, is the cornerstone on which the seminar series is built. He is currently President of the American BackPain Center.

Day 1

Registration (8-9 a.m.)

Welcome & introduction

A Clinical Consultants Perspective

LBP -- The “Big Picture” Is an

accurate diagnosis necessary?

Lumbar Anatomy & Pathophysiology

- Does asymmetry really matter?

- Can a low back really heal?

Mechanical vs. Chemical Pain

Centralization

Lumbar Examination Form

1st Patient -- Examination

Questions

Day 2

Intro. to the 10 “Lumbar Strategies”

1.) Patient Self-monitoring

2.) Healing Environment

Your Clinical Demeanor -- is it con-

ducive to success or failure?

Lumbar Re-examination Form

1st Patient -- Visit #2

Patient Independence

2nd Patient -- Examination

Intro. to Pain Relieving Exercise

Programs (P.R.E.P.).

Postural Exercises

Questions

Day 4

The 10 “Lumbar Strategies” (con’t)

10.) Patient Motivation & Compliance

( the 12 keys to success)

Manual Therapy: Who, when, why,

which direction, how much force?

Strengthening Exercises: Who, when,

why, and how to succeed without a

relapse. Plus, clear, specific guidlelines

for indications & contraindications

Work Hardening & Functional Recon-

ditioning: How to make them work harder.

Reinjury Prevention Programs: Proven

programs your patients won’t doubt.

Lumbar Discharge Form

3rd Patient -- Visit #2

Third Party Payer Advantages: Why

insurance companies will support this.

The “essentials” of the McKenzie approach.

The 10 most common “Problems & Pitfalls"

of the McKenzie approach (and how to resolve them).

Complex Patient Profiles

1.) the “Symptom Magnifier”

2.) the “Chronic” -- expect rapid results.

3.) the “Non-Responder” -- how to deal

with them in one week.

4.) the “Exteme Pain & Spasm”

2nd Patient -- Visit #3

1st Patient -- Visit #4

Conclusion

Day 3

3rd Patient -- Examination

4th Patient -- Examination

The 10 “Lumbar Strategies” (con’t)

3.) Perception Time

4.) Reaction Time

5.) Awaking with Symptoms

6.) Loading vs. Unloading

7.) ADL Reduction

8.) Workplace Modification

9.) Symptoms Rising (in a.m.)

2nd Patient -- Visit #2

1st Patient -- Visit #3

Questions

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to;

1. Immediately apply 10 new clinical Lumbar Strategies designed

to “Out-Think” low back pain.

2. Strengthen the Lumbar Examination process using current,

scientifically supported methods.

3. Initiate use of a new Documentation System which turns

patient visits into organized data collection sessions. Clear,

concise, objective data will enable you to make quicker, more

effective clinical decisions.

4. Turn established lumbar exercise programs into Pain Relieving

Exercise Programs (P.R.E.P.).

5. Promote patient independence and self-releance using the 12

keys to Motivation & Compliance.

6. Individually assess and prescribe ADL & Workplace restrictions

7. Enhance the effectiveness of Work Hardening & Functional

Reconditioning programs using more carefully constructed

entrance criteria.

8. Improve Manual Therapy results through a clearer

understanding of patient and technique selection.

9. Create Reinjury Prevention Programs specifically developed in

accordance with each patient’s proven effective P.R.E.P. (Pain

Relieving Exercise Program).

10.Recognize the Cost-effective advantages to third party payers

with the American BackPain Center approach.

Upon registration, a letter of confirmation including hotel information and a map of the conference area will be sent.

Includes continental breakfast, a.m. & p.m. coffee breaks, course manual, and a 4 form Documentation Packet (Examination, ReExamination, Physician Progress Report, and Discharge forms).

Certificaties of attendance will be given to all participants at the conclusion of the course ONLY and may be used for those who need CEU verification. This course is intended for medical professionals holding the following degrees: MD, DO, PA, PT, PTA, OTR, and ATC.

Refunds will be given, less a $75 administrative fee, if written notice is received by the Co-Sponsor no later than 14 days prior to the start of the course.

We are not responsible for airline ticket purchases or any other expenses incurred as a result of a course cancellation.

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