Level 4 Chronic Lower Back Pain

Provided by Wright Foundation CIC

The course boasts a comprehensive syllabus for those seeking to advance their knowledge of exercise and Chronic Lower Back Pain, including:

Aetiology & prevalence
Review of spine anatomy
Programme specifics e.g. cat camel, curl ups, side bridge, swiss ball
Psychological considerations
Yellow flags
Transtheoretical Model of BehaviouralChange
Major methods in self-directed behaviour change
Barriers to exercise behaviour
Themes in understanding barriers to exercise
Consistently reported barriers to supervised programmes of exercise
Maintaining behaviour change: the problem of adherence
Goal setting approaches
Reinforcement approaches
Decision making approaches
Relapse prevention approaches
Stimulus control approaches
Social support in exercise promotion
Physiological considerations
Red flags
Exercise prescription for back pain
The referral form
WHO’s pain relief ladder
Post intervention activity guide
Conditions of the spine
The Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire

Pre-requisites

Leisure experience – as appropriate to relevant qualifications held An understanding of exercise and fitness theory A relevant fitness qualification* *Exercise and health professionals wishing to undertake the qualification must hold the relevant gym-based pre-requisites: e.g. Level 2 Fitness Instructor OR Level 3 Personal Trainer AND Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral

10.00 CPD Points

Professional Standards: Working with People with Long Term Conditions
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