Continuing Education for Osteopathic Physicians Greenman | Osteopathic Principles and Practice Greenman

College of Osteopathic Medicine

Michigan State University

Instructional Objectives -- Lumbar Anatomy & Biomechanics HerniatedDisk.gif - 1776592 Bytes

After completing these materials you will:

Be able to describe characteristic motion mechanics at various levels of the lumbar spine.
Understand how unique morphology of the facets contributes to characteristic motion mechanics at various levels of the lumbar spine.
Know how to diagnose and treat structural and tissue texture abnormalities in the lumbar spine that may result from viscero-somatic reflex activity.
Understand how soft tissues contribute to characteristic motion mechanics at various levels of the lumbar spine.
Know how to perform a basic lumbar screening examination.
Know how to perform a detailed lumbar scan.

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