Movement Performance Solutions
Kinetic Control
Solutions for the Low Back
Tutor: Sarah Mottram MSc MCSP MMACP
23rd – 26th February, 2016
Ref 1812
Venue: Derby
Articular or myofascial restrictions of functional movement are common and part of everyday life. The body normally maintains
function by subtly increasing motion elsewhere to compensate for many of these restrictions. If these compensations are
effectively controlled, then the body adapts well and stays symptom free. However, if there is inefficient control of
compensatory motion, uncontrolled movement develops which can result in recurrence of symptoms and disability. A subgroup
classification of the low back pain population is identified using a recently developed system of assessment of motor control
recruitment efficiency.
Course content will include:
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Presentation of a process to identify uncontrolled movement at the lumbar spine
Strategies to assess for and retrain the direction of uncontrolled movement in the lumbar spine
Strategies to assess for and retrain motor control dysfunction of the local stability muscles influencing the lumbar spine
Strategies to assess for and retrain motor control dysfunction of the global stability muscles influencing the lumbar spine
Review of functional anatomy
A clinical reasoning framework to develop and guide a management programme
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course the student should be able to:
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Make a diagnosis of the site and direction uncontrolled movement in the lumbar spine - flexion, extension and
asymmetry and relate this to symptoms, functional disability and recurrence of symptoms
Identify dysfunction in the local and global muscle systems and relate this to uncontrolled segmental movement and
range of movement
Use a rating system to record the dysfunction, and as re-assessment tools to guide the rate of progression of an
individual patient through their rehab programme
Use clinical reasoning framework to prioritise management and plan a progression of rehab
Develop an evidence based management plan to improve functional control
Apply motor control retraining for uncontrolled movement and influence symptoms, function and recurrence
Link movement assessment to other physiotherapy concepts and modalities
This course is for Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, and Chiropractors.
Pre-course study: Comerford MJ, Mottram SL. 2001 Functional stability re-training: principles and strategies for managing
mechanical dysfunction, Manual Therapy 6:3-14 and Comerford MJ, Mottram SL. 2001 Movement & stability dysfunction –
contemporary development, Manual Therapy 6:15-26
Pre-course requisites: Delegates must have attended Kinetic Control Movement Dysfunction Course
Testimonials
'I thoroughly enjoyed the course - I will definitely recommend it to colleagues.'
'The concept of identifying the site and direction will really help underpin my assessment.'
'I was familiar with the exercises - now I can use them in the right context'
'A new way of thinking about movement...progression from static stability ideas and transverses work.'
“We really enjoyed the course and found James to be an excellent and enthusiastic tutor”
Contains elements towards KSF Core Dimension 1, and 4 also HWB 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7
CPD Certificate of attendance 26 hours.
Price: £500 including refreshments
Limited Funded places maybe available for Allied Health Professionals working for the NHS in The East Midlands
For further details tel. 01332 254679, NCORE, London Road Community Hospital, Room 216, Level 3, Junction 3, London Road, Derby, DE1
2QY alternatively email dhft.ncore@nhs.net or visit www.ncore.org.uk
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