This specialist course refers specifically to clients with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP who
have been referred through a recognised referral process. It is directed at exercise (and
other) professionals who have demonstrated a continuing commitment to referral practice
since attaining their introductory referral qualification. Obtaining the WRIGHT Foundation
CLBP qualification allows professionals to give more specialist advice regarding exercise for
those who suffer it.


Course Content includes:

  • Aetiology and Prevalence
  • Review of Spine Anatomy
  • Programme Design
  • Cat Camel
  • Curl Ups
  • Side Bridge
  • Swiss Ball
  • Psychosocial Intervention
  • Transtheoretical Model of Behavious Change
  • Barriers to Exercise Behaviour
  • Social Support in Exercise Promotion
  • Red Flags
  • Muscular Endurance vs. Muscular Strength
  • Programme Design 2
  • Exercise Prescription for Back Pain
  • Practical Application
  • Prevention of Recurrence
  • Recruitment of Core Stabilisation
  • Balance and Co-ordination Training
  • Functional Posture in ADL


    • Course assessments

    Attendance during all sections of the Course, on all three days, is compulsory. The knowledge and skills attained on the Course will be assessed in the following ways (both sections must be passed in order for the qualification to be awarded):

    1. Pre-course reading Multi-choice Examination on day 1.
    2. CASE STUDY to be completed and submitted no later than 4 weeks after the course.
      Your Lecturer will advise the date.


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