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Orthopedics 226 Gait & Lumbar Spine CE | CCEDseminars

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Online Course Format:  Online
Course Tuition:   $40.00
Credit Hours ( CE ):  2
Contributor:  Michael Hall, DC, FIACN
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Orthopedics 226: Gait and the Lumbar Spine – Current Perspectives

A practical online chiropractic CE course focused on gait, lumbopelvic function, lumbar spine biomechanics, chronic lower back pain outcomes, and chiropractic clinical reasoning.

Instructor: Michael Hall, DC, FIACN Credit Hours: 2 CE hours Course Fee: $40.00 Category: Orthopedics Format: Online chiropractic continuing education PACE Provider: #34015544 Published: April 29, 2026 Last Updated: April 29, 2026

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Course Overview

Gait and low back pain often intersect in ways that matter for chiropractic examination, documentation, and treatment planning. In this gait and lumbar spine chiropractic CE course, Dr. Michael Hall reviews current perspectives on lumbopelvic anatomy, gait mechanics, chronic lower back pain, fatty infiltration in the lumbar spine, and the clinical reasoning chiropractors can apply in daily practice.

This online chiropractic CE course on gait and the lumbar spine helps clinicians connect movement observation with lumbopelvic function, paraspinal and multifidi considerations, chronic low back pain outcomes, and patient-centered management decisions. The goal is not to reduce every low back pain case to a gait finding, but to sharpen clinical awareness of how walking mechanics, trunk-pelvis coordination, and lumbar function may interact.

A systematic review and meta-analysis found that people with persistent low back pain tend to walk more slowly and with shorter stride length than back-healthy controls, while also showing altered thorax-lumbar/pelvis coordination and greater lumbar paraspinal activation during walking. Evidence remains mixed and does not prove causality, so this course frames gait as one useful clinical lens rather than a stand-alone diagnosis.

Instructor

Michael Hall, DC, FIACN teaches this 2-hour Orthopedics course for CCEDseminars. His presentation focuses on current clinical thinking around gait, lumbopelvic biomechanics, chronic lower back pain patterns, and chiropractic considerations for evaluating functional movement.

Learning Objectives
  • Conduct a critical review of lumbopelvic anatomy and function.
  • Understand the relationship between gait and lumbopelvic function.
  • Evaluate clinical outcomes in populations with chronic lower back pain.
  • Review the emerging discussion around fatty infiltration in the lumbar spine.
  • Connect gait and lumbopelvic biomechanics to practical chiropractic clinical reasoning.
  • Recognize appropriate limits when interpreting gait findings in patients with chronic lower back pain.
Course Outline

1. Anatomy & Physiology of the Lumbopelvic Region

  • Current understanding of paraspinal muscles and multifidi function
  • Lumbopelvic anatomy as a foundation for gait interpretation

2. Fatty Infiltration

  • What current literature suggests about fatty infiltration in the lumbar spine
  • Clinical relevance for chronic lower back pain and functional assessment

3. Gait and Lumbopelvic Biomechanics

  • Biomechanical aspects of gait
  • How gait mechanics may influence the lumbopelvic region
  • Movement patterns, coordination, and clinical observation

4. Chiropractic Considerations

  • Clinical approaches for managing gait and lumbar spine considerations
  • Communication, documentation, and outcome awareness
Course Technology & Access

After registration, log in to your CCEDseminars account. The course title in your account is the access link. No special software installation is required. Use a modern browser on a desktop, tablet, or mobile device for online course access.

State Approvals & Accreditation

CCEDseminars is a PACE-recognized provider, Provider #34015544. Course approval varies by state, province, country, and licensing board.

Before registering, review the online chiropractic course guidelines. For questions about your specific licensing requirements, please contact CCEDseminars before registering.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many CE hours are included in Orthopedics 226?

Orthopedics 226 provides 2 hours of online chiropractic continuing education credit.

Who teaches this gait and lumbar spine chiropractic CE course?

This course is taught by Michael Hall, DC, FIACN.

What does Orthopedics 226 cover?

The course reviews lumbopelvic anatomy and function, gait and lumbopelvic biomechanics, fatty infiltration in the lumbar spine, chronic lower back pain outcome considerations, and chiropractic clinical considerations.

Why is gait clinically relevant to the lumbar spine?

Gait can reveal movement adaptations, trunk-pelvis coordination patterns, and functional limitations that may be relevant when evaluating patients with chronic lower back pain.

How do I access the course after registration?

After registration, log in to your CCEDseminars account. The course title in your account is the access link. No special software installation is required.

Is this course approved for my state or licensing board?

Approval varies by licensing jurisdiction. Review the CCEDseminars online chiropractic course guidelines and contact CCEDseminars before registering if you have questions about your specific licensing requirements.

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Strengthen your clinical reasoning around gait, lumbar spine biomechanics, and chronic lower back pain with this focused 2-hour chiropractic continuing education course.

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Clinical References

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following states:

Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following Canadian Provinces:

British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Yukon,

This online chiropractic course is accredited in the following regions outside the United States & Canada:

Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Bolivia, Cayman Islands, Chili, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Fiji, Finland, Greece, Guam, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Lebanon, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Mexico, Nambia, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Norway, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela, Virgin Island, Zimbabwe,