A Physical Therapist's Guide to Lumbar MRIs

Instructor

Kasey Miller

DPT, FAAOMPT

Kasey received his DPT from Kansas University Medical Center in 2016. He has been faculty with the IAOM-US for 5 years and has been instrumental in developing online webinars as well as teaching throughout the United States. He became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists in 2021. Kasey is the clinical director and a full-time clinician at Modern Physical Therapy in Kansas City, MO.

Description

.8 hour or .08 CEU Having trouble navigating your patients MRI of their lumbar spine? Not sure how to explain what you see on the image? This course is for you! During this lecture you will be taught what to look for when reviewing a MRI of the lumbar spine as well as how to explain it to your patient so that it decreases their fear an anxiety and increases their confidence in you as a therapist. Being able to navigate these images can help you feel more confident in your diagnosis but also your treatment approach Target group: PT, PTA, AT Education Level: Basic

Objectives

• Identify when the proper time is to refer your patient for further imaging
• Determine which MRI type is best for assessing disc pathologies as well as bony changes
• Orient yourself to clinically relevant anatomy in the sagittal and axial planes
• Develop a process of viewing cervical images to ensure consistency and ease of viewing
• Assess common cervical pathologies in the sagittal view as well as axial view
• Guide your patient through their imaging with more confidence