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Cauda Equina Syndrome: From Pathology to Practice

Cauda Equina Syndrome: From Pathology to Practice

Cauda Equina Syndrome: From Pathology to Practice

Free
Oct 20, 2025 - 12:00 (EDT)
1 hour
The instructors
Rowan Thorpe (View bio)

Overview

This 60-minute webinar is a helpful guide for student and new graduate healthcare professionals on Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES).
 
We will consider the pathology of this critical spinal condition, equip you with the knowledge and understanding to confidently assess for its signs and symptoms, and outline the immediate management principles.
 
Through a case-based approach, you will learn to identify red flags, understand the urgency of appropriate referral, and appreciate your vital role in the patient's journey from suspicion to recovery. This webinar aims to build your confidence in navigating one of the conditions that new graduates and students are most wary of in musculoskeletal practice.



Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
 
  1. Define Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) and consider its key anatomical and pathological mechanisms.
  2. Identify the common causes and risk factors associated with the development of CES.
  3. Recognise the characteristic signs and symptoms of CES, including the "red flags" necessitating urgent medical attention.
  4. Consider a systematic and efficient subjective and objective assessment for suspected CES in a clinical setting.
  5. Outline the immediate management principles for a patient presenting with suspected CES, including the critical importance of timely referral and appropriate communication.
 

Audience

This free webinar is ideal for:

  • Student and new graduate healthcare professionals
  • Physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and other clinicians working in or entering musculoskeletal care
  • Anyone wanting to strengthen their clinical decision-making for urgent spinal conditions


Live or On-Demand Access

  • Live Webinar Time: Monday, October 12th, at 12PM EST

  • Can’t attend live? No problem!

    • The replay will be available for on Embodia’s YouTube channel 48 hours after the live webinar

    • Webinar recordings will also be accessible for free to Embodia Members. The certificate of completion is available with the course

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The instructors
Rowan Thorpe
BSc Physiotherapy | MPhil Exercise & Sports Physiotherapy

Rowan is a highly experienced musculoskeletal (MSK) and sports physiotherapist working in Bath in the UK. Originally from South Africa, Rowan graduated from the University of Cape Town (UCT) with a BSc in Physiotherapy in 2011 and later completing his MPhil in Exercise and Sports Physiotherapy (UCT) in 2017 before relocating to the UK.

He spent more than five years in the NHS, progressing into the role of an advanced practice physiotherapist with a special interest in rehabilitation within MSK care. Passionate about education and mentorship, he was a lecturer in Physiotherapy at City St George’s, University of London, from 2022 to 2025.

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