Physiotherapy Clinical Approach to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Physiotherapy CPD Course: Lumbar Spine

This online physiotherapy course provides a comprehensive overview of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS),covering its pathology, assessment, and management. Participants will gain knowledge in understanding LSS, applying diagnostic techniques, interpreting clinical symptoms, and utilizing patient-centered decision-making for treatment. The curriculum explores the prevalence, definition, etiology, and classification of spinal stenosis, including both congenital and acquired causes in addition to systemic differential diagnosis . It also delves into the pathophysiology and clinical presentation, with a focus on neurogenic claudication. The physio course outlines conservative treatment strategies, such as education, activity modification, pharmacologic interventions, and physiotherapy, alongside surgical management indications and outcomes. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, case-based reasoning, and shared decision-making to achieve functional goals and improve patient outcomes.

Online Physiotherapy Course - Learning Objectives

At the end of this online physiotherapy course participants will be able to :

●Understand the pathology of lumbar spine stenosis

●Apply knowledge in history, assessment of LSS

●Interpret Clinical symptoms

●Use clinical reasoning and patient-centered decision-making to guide treatment choices.

●Effectively apply differential diagnosis to lumbar examination

●Analyze latest clinical evidence in LSS management

CPD Credit Hours

1.5 Hours

Who Should Enroll

• Physiotherapists 
• Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Specialists 
• Sports Physiotherapists
•  Orthopaedic Physiotherapists 
• Chiropractors 
• Osteopaths 
• Manual Therapists Rehabilitation Specialists 
• Pain Management Practitioners 
• Occupational Therapists (working in musculoskeletal/rehab settings)

Resources

• Downloadable Course Material
• CPD Certificate
• 60 Days of Access to Learning Resources

Course Presenter

Dr. Rina Pandya PT DPT FHEA PGLTHE

Dr. Rina Pandya is a highly experienced physical therapist with a diverse international background. She earned her entry-level degree from the School of Allied Health Sciences Manipal, India, and her post-professional doctoral degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.

With extensive clinical experience across India, Oman, the UK, and the USA, Dr. Pandya brings a rich, global perspective to her teaching. Her leadership roles in rehabilitation management and commitment to lifelong learning are reflected in her credentials, including a Fellowship in Higher Education (FHEA) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGLTHE).

Her evidence-informed teaching and practical insights empower clinicians to improve diagnostic precision and deliver high-quality patient care.

Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy CPD courses meet the criteria and guidelines for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The CPD hours indicated on the certificate contribute towards fulfilling professional standards and requirements necessary for CPD audits conducted by the HCPC and AHPRA. These CPD hours are important for maintaining physiotherapy registration and ensuring compliance with the CPD audit and physiotherapy registration renewal processes. Our courses are recognized as valuable continuing education resources across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia and the Middle East.