Lumbar Spine Pathologies
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Lumbar Spine Pathologies

Wed, Jul 29th, 2026
6:30pm – 8:30pm US Eastern Time
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About the Event

This live, interactive course offers an in-depth exploration of lumbar spine pathologies, including their classification, hallmark clinical features, and evidence-based assessment strategies. It addresses mechanical, inflammatory, degenerative, acute, chronic, recurrent, central, and peripheral pain sources to support a clear understanding of diverse clinical presentations.

A strong focus is placed on differential diagnosis and physiotherapy decision-making, including thorough red-flag screening. Core conditions such as disc herniation, facet joint dysfunction, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and sacroiliac joint disorders are examined with an emphasis on clinical relevance and practical application.

The overarching aim is to strengthen clinicians’ ability to conduct accurate assessments and develop effective, patient-centred management plans.

Live Event This is a live online event. It will be conducted via Zoom Webinar.

Live Event Instructor

Rina Pandya

Rina Pandya

Dr. Pandya is an MSK senior lecturer and Fellow, at the University of West England, Bristol, UK involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Dr. Pandya’s physical therapy career spans over 25 years, through the UK, the USA and the Middle East. She has worked in Nationalized Healthcare Services, American health care and self pay services in acute care, in-patient rehab, skilled nursing facility, home healthcare and outpatient clinic. In addition to being a clinician she has developed specialty programs based on evidence-based practice in her role as a project manager. She has also managed the Physical Therapy department in the capacity of Head of Department in a premier private hospital in Oman. Rina is an internationally published webinar presenter.

Dr. Pandya graduated from Manipal University, India in 2000 as well as University of Michigan, in 2018 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Rina conducts live webinars and is part of the continuing professional development teaching community with courses published in the UK, US, South Africa, Ireland and Australia. Rina is a member of APTA, HCPC-UK and OAP-Oman.

Target Audience

This live interactive is intended for Physical Health professionals, including physical therapists and occupational therapies. It is appropriate for intermediate and above levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Differentiate common lumbar spine pathologies, including disc herniation, facet joint syndrome, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and SIJ dysfunction, by comparing their characteristic signs, symptoms, pain patterns, and functional limitations.
  2. 2 Analyze patient presentations to identify condition-specific etiologies, pain patterns, red flags, and functional limitations that may impact wheelchair assessment, positioning, and intervention planning.
  3. 3 Apply pathology-specific findings to clinical cases to determine differential diagnoses, appropriate physiotherapy management strategies, and indications for referral for further investigation.

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Faculty

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

2 CEU hours
Eligible until Jul 29th, 2026
CE Learning Systems, LLC is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course activity approval ID# . This Distance Learning–Interactive activity is offered at 0.2 CEUs, , . The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
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Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 29th, 2026
CE Learning Systems is an accredited provider by the California Board of Physical Therapy. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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Florida Board of Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 29th, 2026
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Accreditation of this course does not necessarily imply the FPTA supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315. FLBPT Approval Number:
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Florida Board of Occupational Therapy (FBOT)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 29th, 2026
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy to sponsor continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapist Assistants. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content. CE Broker Provider Number 50-315
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Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 29th, 2026
The Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education programs if approved by another state board of physical therapy. This continuing education activity is approved for the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy based on the approval by the New York State Board of Physical Therapy Approval.
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 29th, 2026
CE Learning Systems (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy (NYSED BOT)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 29th, 2026
CE Learning Systems (d/b/a impactce.com) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Occupational Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants.
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Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board - Physical Therapy (OTPTAT)

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 29th, 2026
This course is approved by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for PTs and PTAs. OPTA approval number #####.
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Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

2 CE credit hours
Eligible until Jul 29th, 2026
This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 2 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. APS # 2805075TX. Accreditation Period: 6/1/25-5/31/28
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Event Agenda

Agenda times are listed in US Eastern Time. That is 3 hours later than US Pacific Time. The event starts at 3:30pm US Pacific Time.

6:30–6:45 PM: Classification of Lumbar Spine Pathologies
6:45–7:30 PM: Common Lumbar Spine Pathologies: Disc Herniation, Facet Joint Syndrome, Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Spondylosis, and Scoliosis
7:30–7:50 PM: Assessment of the Lumbar Spine
7:50–8:10 PM: Screening for Red Flags
8:10–8:30 PM: Clinical Application and Summary
*All Times Are Eastern Time (EST)

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