The Aging Spine
Presented by Stefany Shaibi
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What are the best evaluative techniques for spinal pain in the elderly? What are the best interventions? Spinal pain is a common problem among the elderly and it is important to understand the effect of aging on the spine. This course emphasizes evidence-based evaluation and treatment of the aging spine. After completing this course, the learner will be more prepared to safely treat this population.
Meet your instructor
Stefany Shaibi
Stefany Shaibi, PT, DPT, EdD Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (emeritus) Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy (emeritus) Stefany Shaibi is an associate professor in the department of physical therapy at Creighton University. She is a board-certified clinical…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. The Aging Spine
This chapter is an overview of normal aging versus pathology of the spine in the elderly. A discussion of the incidence and prevalence of spinal pain is included. Regardless of setting, a physical therapist will interact with patients that have spinal pain.
2. Pathophysiology of the Spine
This chapter will cover the pathophysiology of spinal pain in the elderly. The impairments associated with each condition will be discussed. Even with imaging and a thorough evaluation, there may not be a definitive pathoanatomical diagnosis. Interventions may be aimed at improving impairments as opposed to treating a specific diagnosis.
3. Evidence-Based Examination and Evaluation
This chapter discusses the examination and evaluation of spinal pain in an elderly patient. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based techniques for differential diagnosis of spinal pain. This is important to determine appropriateness of physical therapy, as well as differential diagnosis.
4. Evidence-Based Interventions
This chapter will discuss physical therapy interventions that have been shown in the literature to be beneficial for spinal pain in the elderly. As a clinician it is important to implement safe and effective interventions for this population.
5. Prognosis
This chapter discusses the prognosis of spinal pain in the elderly with regards to specific diagnoses as well as non-specific spinal pain.