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Jun 2023
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Ep. 053 | Lumbar Radicular Syndrome | Ad...

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About this episode

Welcome to episode 53!

In this episode we are joined by Adam Dobson who is working as a specialist triage & treat spinal physiotherapist for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He is the author of "Lumbar Radicular Syndromes - At a Glance" and actively shares his knowledge around radicular syndromes on his Twitter (@adamdobson123) and as guest on various podcasts. We are very happy to have him on the microphone for this episode. Enjoy!

 

Content

00:00 Intro  00:40 Definition of Lumbar Radicular Syndrome 02:57 Signs & Symptoms of Sciatica 06:12 Red Flags 14:14 Cauda Equina Pathway 19:20 Facet Joint Stenosis Differentiation 21:54 K.I.S.S. 22:30 Motor Control Exercises 24:45 Opinion on Piriformis Syndrome 30:20 Minor Neurogenic Dysfunctions 35:17 Treatment for LRS 38:55 Advice. Anything Else? 44:16 Clinical Decisionmaking 45:52 Adam's closing thoughts 50:47 Encore - Stenosis 53:05 Outro

 

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