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PT-2- Evidence Problem-Based Manual Therapy for Cervical & Thoracic Spine Pathology SPRING BREAK SPECIAL WAS $695 NOW $495

Hands-On Seminars

Objectives

Course Objectives:
Discuss general and specific principles for the evaluation/assessment of the Cervical & Thoracic Spines
Practice evaluation/assessment methods for the Cervical & Thoracic spines.
Present, demonstrate and practice the evidence of cervical myofascial pain theory and treatment (Travell, Simons)
Present the evidence and the physiology of the Janda postural principles
Demonstrate and practice postural therapeutics based on Janda principles for clinical cases with Cervical & Thoracic spine pathology
Discuss the evidence, theory and physiological mechanisms of the Muscle Energy Technique (Chaitow, Lewitt, Janda, Evjenth)
Demonstrate and practice Muscle Energy Technique for clinical cases with Cervical & Thoracic spine pathology
Discuss the evidence, theory and physiological mechanisms of the Strain – CounterStrain Technique (Jones, Chaitow)
Demonstrate and practice Strain – CounterStrain Technique for clinical cases with Cervical & Thoracic spine pathology
Present and discuss general neurophysiological and neurodynamic principles of the peripheral and central nervous systems (Butler, Elvey, Shacklock, Upledger)
Discuss classification models of neural pathology as it pertains to Cervical & Thoracic spine pathology
Demonstrate and practice the neurodynamic evaluation and learn how to classify neural pathology clinical cases with Cervical & Thoracic spine pathology
Demonstrate and practice neuromobilization techniques for clinical cases with Cervical & Thoracic spine pathology
Discuss the evidence, theory and physiological mechanisms of the central neurofascia and cranial osteopathy techniques
Demonstrate and practice basic treatment methods for the central neurofascia in clinical cases with Cervical & Thoracic spine pathology
Discuss the evidence, theory and physiological mechanisms of the Proprioceptive system (Janda)
Demonstrate and practice Proprioceptive evaluation methods.
Demonstrate and practice proprioceptive therapy techniques in clinical cases with Cervical & Thoracic spine pathology
Present and discuss the evidence of mobilization/manipulation in regards the cervical & thoracic spines (Maitland, Cyriax, Kaltenborn, Paris)
Discuss the various models of mobilization/manipulation, their applications and limitations
Discuss safety measures for the application of mobilization/manipulation
Demonstrate and practice safely a variety of mobilization/manipulation techniques
Create appropriate mobilization/manipulation treatment protocols based on the specific patient pathology

Target Audience

Appropriate for PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, Chiros, LMTs, ATCs and Physicians.

Confirmation Notes

Suggested CEUs: 16 Online & 16 Live = 32 CEUs (dependent on state approval)
Appropriate Lab Attire to Expose the Trunk, Upper & Lower Extremities is Required. Bring a pillow and an exercise mat if you like.

Agenda

Daily Timeline Day 1 Live 08:30 – 10:00 Review of the Key Theory Evidence of the Manual Therapy Techniques learned at online component 10:00 – 10:30 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of Headaches (Epidemiology & Examination) 10:30 – 12:00 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of Headaches (Demonstration & Treatment Lab) 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break 13:00 – 14:00 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of TMJ Dysfunction (Epidemiology & Examination) 14:30 – 15:00 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of TMJ Dysfunction (Demonstration & Treatment Lab) 15:00 – 16:00 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of Shoulder / Neck Syndrome (Epidemiology & Examination) 16:00 – 17:00 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of Shoulder / Neck Syndrome (Demonstration & Treatment Lab) 17:00 – 17:30 Questions & Answers – Clinical Discussion Day 2 Live 08:30 – 10:00 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of Neck Stiffness & Pseudo-radiculopathy (Epidemiology & Examination) 10:00 – 12:00 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of Neck Stiffness & Pseudo-radiculopathy (Demonstration & Treatment Lab) 12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break 13:00 – 14:00 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of Cervical Disc Disease & Cervical Radiculopathy (Epidemiology & Examination) 14:00 – 15:00 Clinical Case: Evaluation & Treatment of Cervical Disc Disease & Cervical Radiculopathy (Demonstration & Treatment Lab) 15:00 – 16:00 Lab Session Review of Various Techniques 16:00 – 17:00 Clinical correlations & Creation of Treatment Protocols 17:00 – 17:30 Questions – Answers – Clinical Discussion

Description

This is a Hybrid (Live & Online) experiential hands-on seminar that teaches the most successful approaches for the evaluation and treatment of Cervical and Thoracic Spine pathology and has been attended by over 30,000 therapists world-wide. This is a training seminar with immediate clinical applications. Participants learn a comprehensive therapeutic approach for the evaluation and treatment of:
Acute and Chronic Neck Pain Headaches Stiff Neck Cervical Radiculopathy Cervical Pseudo – Radiculopathy TMJ Dysfunction Acute and Chronic Thoracic Spine Pain Orthopedic, Neurologic and Pain conditions can effectively be treated with this method.
The Online program covers basic theory and the following evidence based manual therapy techniques for Cervical & Thoracic Spine Pathology:
– Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy – Strain & Counter-Strain – Muscle Energy Technique – Mobilization & Manipulation – Neuro-mobilization – Proprioceptive Training – Stabilization
The Live program teaches the Application of Evidence-Based Manual Therapy techniques in various Cervical & Thoracic Spine pathologies using real clinical patient cases.

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