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Digital Seminar

Getting "Back" in Action: Clinical Guidelines for Safe Return to Work After Spinal Related Injuries


Speaker:
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS
Duration:
Approx 2 hrs
Copyright:
May 12, 2025
Product Code:
POS065560
Media Type:
Digital Seminar - Also available: Live Webinar


Description

From job-specific ergonomics to return-to-work screenings, rehab professionals often struggle with the complexities of getting clients back to work after low back and spinal injuries.

Without focused training, it’s challenging to select the appropriate outcome measures, apply clinical-practice guidelines, and design return-to-work programs that ensure lasting recovery. This often leads to delayed return to work timelines, re-injury, and diminished worker confidence.

In this seminar, you’ll learn how to solve these problems with clear, easy and actionable assessment strategies. Learn the best practices for outcome measures, from disability questionnaires like the Oswestry and Quebec inventories to physical capacity tests and movement quality screenings.

You’ll gain expert insights on return-to-work programs designed to support faster, safer recoveries and keep workers on the job post-rehab.

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Credit

Planning Committee Disclosure - Relevant relationships

Mitch Hauschildt receives a speaking honorarium from RockTape USA, Trigger Point, and TRX. He is a content contributor for Titan Nutrition. All relevant financial relationships with an ineligible company have been mitigated.
 
Dr. Danny Porcelli is an independent contractor presenter with RockTape USA. His relevant financial relationship with an ineligible company has been mitigated.
 
All other members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the remaining committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.


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Speaker

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS's Profile

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Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise PC and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of American Physical therapy Association, the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Massage Therapy Association.


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Objectives

  1. Determine best practices for outcome measure for work-related low back pain.
  2. Utilize clinical practice guidelines for low back pain to improve participation in daily activities.
  3. Examine considerations for return to work program design for workers with low back pain.

Outline

Hour 1
  • Outcomes for work-related low back pain, including return to work screening, disability questionnaires, (Oswestry, Rowland Morris, Quebec Inventory) physical capacity/job testing tasks, movement quality screening, and ergonomic considerations
Hour 2
  • Application of clinical practice guidelines for low back pain
  • Considerations for return-to-work program design for workers with low back pain and the value of post-rehab training
Key Training Highlights:

Maneuver Complex Injuries with Confidence - Learn the unique risk factors and psychosocial barriers of work-induced low back injuries, ensuring enhanced outcomes and quicker return-to-work timelines.

Select Appropriate Outcome Measures - Dive into disability questionnaires, job-specific physical test, and ergonomic screenings to deliver precise goals and functional expectations.

Employ Evidence-Based Methods - Use updated clinical practice guidelines and functional measures to craft smarter worker rehab programs.

Document Outcomes with Precision - confidently make recommendations for appropriate return-to-work schedules for individuals with low back injury.
 

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Physical Therapist Assistants
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Massage Therapists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Chiropractors
  • Fitness Professionals

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