AAMM LBP 2024 - Brisbane

A learning module for doctors wanting to boost their skills and confidence in managing low back pain.

Learn how to:

  • Sharpen your diagnostic skills with more focused history taking

  • Refine your physical examination skills and understand your findings

  • Target and interpret lumbar spinal investigations

  • Make a specific diagnosis leading to effective treatment

  • Perform basic manual therapy and trigger point injections in your office

  • Prescribe appropriate exercises and medications

The module comprises a prereading component of ~ 6 hours with MCQs to check comprehension in preparation for a day-long workshop of interactive tutorials, hands on physical examination and treatment techniques with feedback and case discussions.

DATE: Saturday, 23 November 2024

MODULE COST:

  • AAMM member- $690;

  • Non Member/GP/Specialist - $790;

  • Registrar/House Officer- $690;

  • Refresher module- $540

WHERE: View Hotel, CNR Kingsford Smith Drive and Hunt Street, Hamilton QLD

CLOSE OF REGISTRATION: Sunday 10 November 2024 to allow for marking of MCQ assessment.

MCQ Assessment Due: Monday 18 November 2024

Tutors:

Dr Robert Illingworth - Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner, Taringa, Brisbane

A/Prof Michael Yelland - General and Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner, Arana Hills, Brisbane

Dr Chris Edgecumbe  - General and Musculoskeletal Medicine Practitioner, Eastern Heights, Ipswich

LEARN TO:

• Refine your physical examination skills and understand your findings

• Target and interpret investigations

• Make a specific diagnosis leading to effective treatment

• Perform basic manual therapy and trigger point injections in your office

• Prescribe appropriate exercises and medications

READING AND ASSESSMENT:

• Pre-reading component of approximately 6 hours in preparation for a day-long workshop of interactive tutorials, hands on physical examination and treatment techniques with feedback and case discussions.

• Multiple-choice question test.

CPD Accreditation:

  • This course has been approved by RACGP, ACRRM and AMA CPD home for 8 Educational Activity hours and 7 Performance Review hours.