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Need 2 Know: Lumbar Spine

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Review the must-know lumbar spine content for the NPTE exam. By the end of this session you will be able to: 1) focus on the MOST important areas of lumbar spine for your NPTE study plan, 2) discriminate between different lumbar spine devices and their uses, 3) discuss contraindications, precautions, and red-flags regarding lumbar spine care, 4) prioritize areas of importance as it relates to lumbar spine and the NPTE. Practice questions and answering strategies will be presented throughout the course. (Available on scorebuilders.com until November 18th or anytime on ACE)

Instructor: Daniel J. Lee, PT, DPT, PhD, GCS, COMT
Daniel is a faculty member in the Physical Therapy program at Touro College in Bayshore, NY and a Scorebuilders instructor. He has written numerous scientific manuscripts on limb loss rehabilitation and presents nationally on the topic.