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Management of Difficult Spinal Problems

The Small Wins Approach

CME in process

14 December, 2024

Abu Dhabi

Course Tutor

Mahmoud Saad

Saad qualified as a Physiotherapist in 1999. He started his academic career as a senior lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at Sheffield Hallam University in 2005 and led the contemporary musculoskeletal rehabilitation module within the advanced M.Sc. program for many years. He has completed a master's in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Manual therapy Diploma (MACP route) from Sheffield Hallam University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on the role of Exercise and Physical activity in the management of Musculoskeletal problems.

 

Saad has taught extensively both nationally and internationally. This course is part of the popular Orthopaedic Manual and Exercise Therapy Certificate that has been delivered over 300 times in 17 countries.

Objectives:

1. Understand Spinal Pathologies:

  • Describe the anatomy, biomechanics, and pathophysiology underlying cervical myelopathy, spinal stenosis, spinal sequestration, and spondylolisthesis.  

  • Identify clinical and radiological signs that differentiate these conditions.  

2. Diagnosis and Assessment:

  • Develop a systematic approach to history-taking and physical examination for musculoskeletal spinal disorders.  

3. The Small Wins Approach:

  • Define the principles of the Small Wins Approach in managing spinal conditions.  

  • Integrate goal-setting strategies to achieve incremental improvements in patient outcomes.  

4. Management Strategies: 

  • Explore evidence-based conservative and rehabilitative management options for each condition.  

5. Patient-Centered Care:

  • Incorporate shared decision-making and individualized care into treatment plans.  

6. Practical Application:

  • Apply clinical knowledge to real-life case studies and scenarios.  

  • Develop and present a comprehensive care plan for a patient with a complex spinal condition.  
     

Treatment strategies will include:

  • Manual therapy

  • Exercise therapy  

  • Clinical taping  

  • Clinical dry needling  

Through interactive lectures, case discussions, and hands-on sessions, healthcare professionals will develop skills in early diagnosis, risk stratification, and conservative treatment.  

Who can Attend

This course is designed for physiotherapists, chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons, pain management specialists, general practitioners, and allied healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with spinal disorders.  

Fee

  • Individual registration: 700 AED

  • Group & Interns & unemployed registration: 550 AED

  • Attendees of two workshops (All about TMJ): 1200 AED

Registration Process

Registration Process- 

1. Fee Submission:

Transfer the fee to this bank account.

  • Once this is completed, please take a photo/ screenshot of the proof of payment.

2. Registration Form:

  • Once the above has been fulfilled, please fill out this registration form, and attach the proof of payment to it. No seat booking will be confirmed in case the proof of payment is not attached. 

3.Proof of Payment:

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