January 2026: Spine to Sport
In this January topic, we discuss how to help your spine patients actually get back to the higher level activities they love.
What You’ll Learn:
How to classify lumbar spine conditions with clarity—mechanical, radicular, and central presentations.
When imaging matters, when it doesn’t, and how to correlate clinically with confidence.
How to assess and manage nerve irritability, axial load sensitivity, and mechanical dysfunction.
A phase-by-phase return-to-sport model tailored to positional, load, speed, and endurance demands.
Real tools for real athletes—objective tests using isometric pulls, force plates, axial stress, and sport-specific stress testing.
Why It Matters:
Most spine rehab protocols stop at “pain-free daily activity.” Your patients demand more. “Spine to Sport” helps you:
Understand the difference between pathology and sensitivity.
Use testing that actually matters for performance.
Avoid the pitfalls that lead to re-injury, re-herniation, and burnout.
We don’t guess. We assess, plan, and progress with precision.
Course curriculum
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Getting Started
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Zoom Session
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Spine to Sport PowerPoint
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Lesson 1 - Overview
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Lesson 2 - Anatomy and Research Background
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Lesson 3 - Lumbar Classification
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Lesson 4 - Lumbar Exam: ROM, Palpation, and Nervous System
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Lesson 5 - Lumbar Exam: Functional Assessments
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Lesson 6 - Return to Sport Phased Approach
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Course Recommendations and Next Steps
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Course Evaluation Form
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About this course
- Free
- 11 lessons
- 1 hour of video content