Learn how to manage low back pain with this CPD course for health professionals.
Who is this course for?
This course is for health professionals to learn to deliver the Back Skills Training Programme (BeST) to their patients with low back pain.
Overview of BeST programme
The BeST programme is an evidence-based group programme recommended for people with chronic low back pain.
It uses a cognitive behavioural approach to help people “undo” unhelpful beliefs about low back pain and develop skills to become more active.
It consists of one individual session lasting 60 minutes, followed by 6 group sessions of 90 minutes.
How long does this course take?
6 weeks with a weekly time commitment of 1.5 to 2 hours.
How will this course benefit me?
This course will equip you to better manage patients with ongoing low back pain and deliver the BeST programme in your place of work.
It will provide you with a range of cognitive behavioural skills such as how to use graded activity for exercise progression and thought challenging techniques.
The course also gives you access to free downloadable BeST programme materials to use with your patients.
- Lead Educator: Cynthia Srikesavan
- Lead Educator: Esther Williamson