The goal of this program is to present a review of clinical prediction rules for selecting optimal interventions for patients with low-back disorders. Following the completion of this manuscript, the reader will be able to do the following:

1. Recognize methodological standards for establishing clinical prediction rules.
2. Recall the clinical prediction rules used to select patients who are most likely to benefit from lumbar stabilization and manipulation.
3. Recognize variables that may indicate a poor outcome from lumbar stabilization and manipulation.

Approval Information

Gannett Healthcare Group is an approved sponsor by the New York State Education Department of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from October 21, 2009 to October 21, 2012.

This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #GED012010TPTA2012004 and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas for the period of 1/1/2010 through 12/31/2012. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.

As of 4/5/10, Gannett Education is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approved reviewer and provider of continuing competency courses for the state of California.

Gannett Education was approved as a provider of continuing education by the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association (provider no. 09-0215-001PR) from March 8, 2009 through March 8, 2010.

This course has been approved as meeting the continuing education requirements for PTs and PTAs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 08S0498, expiration date 6/9/09; approval no. 09S1303 for 6/9/09 to 6/9/10; 10S1589 for 6/10/10 to 6/11/11; 11S0909 from 06/11/11 to 06/11/12); the Florida Physical Therapy Association (approval no. CE80612361, expiration date 12/31/08; approval no. CE90014292 for 1/1/09 to 12/31/09; CE100014341 for 1/1/10 to 12/31/10; CP110016352 for 01/01/11 to 12/31/11; CE120017204 for 01/01/12 to 12/31/12); the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 43446A, expiration date 6/9/09; approval no. 46528A for 11/13/09 to 11/12/10); Tennessee Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 3538 for 12/06/10 to 12/05/11; 4194 for 12/06/11 to 12/05/12) for Class 1 Continuing Education Requirement; the Pennsylvania Board of Physical Therapy (approval no. PTCE002353 for 07/02/11 to 12/31/12); and the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners (approval no. 152-2008, expiration date 1/31/10; approval no. 961-2009, expiration date 1/31/12; 128-2012 from 02/01/12 to 01/31/14). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply the Florida Physical Therapy Association supports the views of the presenter or the sponsors.

The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association (approval no. 359-2444, expiration date 6/1/09; approval no. 437.3059 for 10/1/09 to 10/1/10; 437-3618 for 11/01/10 to 11/01/11; 437-4099 for 11/01/2011 to 11/01/2012). According to the Rules for the Administration of the Illinois Physical Therapy Act (section 13460.61) published by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant applying for re-licensure in Illinois can earn a maximum of 50% of their required continuing education hours from self-study. The hours awarded of this course are designated for self-study CE credit.

Other states may accept this course for meeting their CE requirements. Check with your state association or board.