Step by Step

MODULE INTRODUCTION

PRE TEST

Low Back Pain: Course 4 - CLASSIFICATION OF STAGE I PATIENTS - Sections I & II, and Algorithm Handout

POST TEST

EVALUATION

CERTIFICATE

MODULE INTRODUCTION
Educational Objectives:

On completion of this module you will be able to:

  • Classify patient with LBP into Stage I, II or III based on severity of presenting symptoms
  • Appreciate and utilize the strength of evidence that supports the classification based approach to treatment of LBP



SPECIAL NOTE:

If you have completed this training in the past and are doing it as a refresher, please click on the 'retake' button.

Authors:
Brian Caricato, MS, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT — Adjunct Faculty and Clinical Instructor University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Assistant Regional Director (North/Central) UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Facility Director UPMC Centers for Rehab Services - Allison Park
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Michael Timko PT, MS, FAAOMPT — Professor, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Physical Therapy.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Shane Conley, PT, DPT, OCS — Adjunct Instructor
Senior Physical Therapist
Centers for Rehab Services
UPMC Rooney Sports Complex
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

This activity is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.