Functional restoration for people with patho-anatomy as the primary barrier to recovery
Welcome to the STOPS.physio course on Functional restoration for people with patho-anatomy as the primary barrier to recovery.
This course is divided into modules which are a series of topic specific lectures. Through-out these lectures you will have the opportunity to test your understanding by completing multiple attempt quiz questions.
If at any point you would like to return to your included course list, scroll to the bottom of the module series and follow the links under the "Return to included courses" module.
Functional Restoration (FR) is a structured exercise program in conjunction with a behavioural approach addressing non-physical barriers to recovery typically provided for patients with persistent pain non-responsive to standard treatment. Functional Restoration is typically provided by physiotherapists, but is not in the exclusive domain of this discipline. This course aims to develop the basic theoretical understanding and practical skills of the practitioner in providing FR for patients with a primary pathoanatomical problem and for patients with a primary non-physical (psychosocial and/or neurophysiological) problem through achieving the following learning objectives:
- Understand how to teach a precise contraction of the lumbar spine core stability muscles
- Be able to develop a functional, graded exercise program of suitable dosage for different patient profiles
- Be able to develop a program leading to independence post FR
- Understand and be able to apply basic behavioural and educational methods within an FR program for patients with primary non-physical barriers to recovery
- Understand the principles of documentation and communication in providing FR
After achieving the objectives of this course the practitioner should consistently apply the principles learnt in the clinical setting (± supervision from an experienced practitioner as required) to ensure clinical competency is attained.
An assumption is made that all practitioners engaged in this course will have at least a Bachelor level understanding of human anatomy, biomechanics, physiology and pathology. This course relies on sound basic science knowledge to allow an application to clinical practice. In addition, the practitioner is strongly recommended to complete the courses Standard Assessment of low back disorders and Complex Assessment of low back disorders before commencing this course. Knowledge of the content of these courses will be assumed.
The principles of FR presented in this course are applicable to all body parts, however for ease of presentation, the course is written with a focus on low back disorders (LBD).