Cauda Equina Syndrome: From Pathology to Practice

This comprehensive course, led by experienced musculoskeletal & sports physiotherapist Rowan Thorp, provides a detailed and practical guide to one of the most urgent spinal conditions you may encounter: Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES). While rare, CES demands rapid recognition and action—and this course equips you with the knowledge, clinical reasoning skills, and decision‑making tools you need to respond confidently.

Across the session, you will examine the anatomy, pathology, presentation, and management of CES; learn to ask the right questions, interpret subtle signs, and navigate referral pathways with clarity and purpose.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Define CES and explain its key anatomical and pathophysiological mechanisms.
   
   
2. Identify common causes and risk factors associated with CES development.
   
   
3. Recognize characteristic signs and symptoms—including the red flags—that warrant urgent medical attention.
   
   
4. Differentiate CES from other conditions with overlapping presentations.
   
   
5. Conduct a systematic and efficient subjective and objective assessment in suspected CES cases.
   
   
6. Outline immediate management principles, including the importance of timely referral, clear documentation, and multidisciplinary communication.