PowerTalk: Lumbar Radiculopathy – Science & Clinical Practice
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Lumbar radiculopathy is a common and highly problematic clinical issue. The presence of changes within the function and sensitivity of the nervous system, along with back pain, make this a complex and challenging condition for clinicians to manage. There is a large body of evidence on the causes and mechanisms of radiculopathy, but there is still limited research on the best management strategies to guide practitioners in clinical practice.
In this Powertalk, Thomas will explain the main causes and processes behind lumbar radiculopathy, helping listeners understand these issues clearly. He will also show a simple framework for assessing patients, making it easier for clinicians to confirm their diagnosis. This framework includes several objective tools to track patient progress over time.
Finally, a detailed treatment plan will be presented, focusing on non-surgical approaches like therapeutic exercises, education, and manual therapy. The talk will also cover when medications, injections, or surgery might be needed.
This Powertalk is highly engaging and includes many practical clinical examples from Thomas’ extensive experience as a spinal Physiotherapist in the Neurosurgery team at Cork University Hospital. By the end, participants will feel ready to treat lumbar radiculopathy effectively, using evidence-based methods.
Leerdoelen
Through participating in the PowerTalk candidates will:
- Understand the pathophysiology and aetiology of lumbar radiculopathy.
- Learn how to assess the function and integrity of the lumbar nerve roots
- Develop skills to support accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making.
- Understand how exercise, manual therapy, and education can be used in treatment.
- Learn about medical treatments, including medications, injections, and surgery.
Docent
Thomas Dekkers is a Physiotherapist, researcher, and educator with over 15 years’ experience in the field of musculoskeletal and sports medicine. Clinically, he has worked across multiple sectors including the NHS, private practice, and professional sport. He practiced for many years as a spinal specialist Physiotherapist and has worked extensively with Olympic athletes at the English Institute of Sport, in addition to athletes from professional soccer, rugby, boxing and inter-county GAA. He holds a Masters in Physiotherapy from University of East Anglia and a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland, Australia. Thomas works clinically as a spinal specialist Physiotherapist. Currently he works in an Advanced Practice Physiotherapy role on the Neurosurgery team at Cork University Hospital. He also consults in private practice on patients and athletes with complex spinal pain. In addition to his clinical work, he is completing a PhD at Technological University Dublin investigating trunk muscle performance in athletes with back pain and has numerous peer-reviewed publications. His passion is in the use of exercise medicine for patients with spinal pain and he teaches internationally in the area of spinal rehabilitation and athletic back pain.
Doelgroep
Kinesitherapeuten, manueel therapeuten, (sport)artsen,...
Accreditatie
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Prijs
66€ (excl. BTW)
Inbegrepen
Syllabus (digitaal), uitgesteld kijken mogelijk tot 48u na het verzenden van de opname.
