Orthopedics 314 Cauda Equina, Lumbar Radiculopathy, and Clinical Considerations

Contributor: Michael Hall, DC, FIACN

Format: Webinar

Course Description: Cauda Equina is a serious condition that involves the lumbosacral nerve roots and causes lower back pain, leg pain, and bowel and bladder dysfunction. This presentation will discuss and review the current understanding of this condition as well as reveal new perspectives and research for the practicing chiropractor.

Course Outline:

1. Cauda equina

a. Overview

b. Signs and symptoms

c. Red flags

2. New perspectives

a. Fatty infiltration

b. SG Ssnsitization

3. Literature review

a. Chiropractic and UI

Course Objectives:

1. Discuss signs and symptoms of cauda equina syndrome

2. Outline the red flags

3. Discuss new perspectives regarding cauda equina syndrome

4. Summarize current literature

This course is accredited in the following states:

Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

This course is accredited in the following Canadian Provinces:

British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Yukon,

This course is accredited Internationally (CCE & PACE Approved)

Dr. Michael W. Hall is a 1990 graduate with honors from Parker College of Chiropractic. He began clinical practice immediately after graduation while also entering post-graduate programs in clinical neurology and orthopedics. He received his diplomate in clinical neurology from the American Board of Chiropractic Neurology in 1993. He was later awarded a fellow in clinical neurology by the International Board of Chiropractic Neurology. For the past three decades Dr. Hall has entertained and educated thousands with enthusiastic passion for chiropractic and clinical neurology. It is his vision that all peoples may experience the healing art of chiropractic.  He has published research, served on scientific and advisory panels, and lectured around the world. His program, “Functional Neurology for the Practicing Chiropractor” is renowned throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Australia. He speaks for the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association as well as many state, national and international associations. You can find out more about Dr. Hall and where he is next by visiting his website – www.BrainDC.org