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This seminar is 7 CPD hours

09 May 2026

Don’t miss cauda equina syndrome or any other spinal red flag for that matter! This course covers evidence based differential diagnosis, assessment and management.

The course will cover the assessment, diagnosis and management of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) in the primary care setting, exploring the evidence base, current guidelines and challenges in managing this complex and highly litigious condition. We will also explore other common red flags, with a particular focus on spinal fracture, metastatic disease and infection, again covering evidence – based assessment and management of these conditions. We will work through specific case studies and integrate the use of appropriate imaging into these cases and presentations. 

Osteopathic Practice Standards and other CPD elements covered

A) Communication and patient partnership A1, A2, A3, A4, A5

B) Knowledge, skills and performance B1, B2

C) Safety and quality in practice C1, C2, C6

D) Professionalism D10

Timetable

08:45 – 09:00 Registration

09:00 – 10:30 Cauda equina syndrome

10:30 – 11:00 Coffee

11:00 – 12:00 Spinal fracture differential diagnosis

12:00 – 13:00 Lunch

13:00 – 14:30 Case studies – breakout sessions

14:30 – 15:00 Coffee

15:00 – 16:00 Lumbar Spinal imaging

16:00 – 17:00 Case studies and reflection on 4 themes of osteopathic practice standards

Recommended listening pre-course

Physio Matters podcast on Cauda Equina Syndrome with Chris Mercer 2019

MACP podcast on osteosarcoma with Laura Finucane 2020

MACP Podcast on Cauda Equina Syndrome 2019 with Chris Mercer, Janene Holway, Sue Greenhalgh and Laura Finucane

Physio Matters podcast on Red Flags with Laura Finucane 2019