This course includes a research-based physical therapy approach to the evaluation and treatment of individuals with neck and neck-related pain.

Pre-recorded video lectures and supplemental reading material are provided prior to the live course to ensure participants have foundational knowledge before engaging in the live-course. This structure maximizes the effectiveness of live sessions by allowing participants to delve deeper into complex concepts, engage in meaningful discussions, and spend more time on hands-on skill development.

We will provide a clinical reasoning foundation to help participants become more efficient in their examination and treatment selection.

Our live course covers safety screening, examination techniques, therapeutic exercises, joint mobilization, and thrust techniques tailored for the cervical and thoracic spine regions.

Case examples utilized throughout the course aid in the understanding and clinical application of the concepts presented.

Apply a sound clinical reasoning model to the examination and treatment of patients with neck or neck-related symptoms.

Recognize historical and clinical signs and symptoms which may require referral.

Perform a comprehensive screening examination for patients with neck or neck-related symptoms.

Identify “why” and “when” to implement various examination and treatment techniques.

Implement evaluation and treatment techniques recommended by the most recent clinical practice guidelines.

Demonstrate proficiency with manual therapy techniques including thrust and non-thrust techniques for the cervical and thoracic regions.

8:00-8:15- Introductions

8:15-9:00- Patient-Centered Care and Clinical Reasoning Framework

9:00-9:45- Screening Exam: Neurological exam, Upper cervical stability

9:45-11:15- Cervical and Thoracic Standard Examination

11:15-12:00- Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits Intro

LUNCH BREAK

1:00-1:45- Mid-Thoracic Mobilization and Manipulation + Exercise

1:45-2:30- Mid-Cervical Mobilization and Manipulation + Exercise

2:30-2:45- Neck Pain with Headache Intro

2:45-3:15- Neck Pain with Headache Local Exam Techniques

3:15-4:45- Upper cervical Mobilization and Manipulation + Exercise

4:45-5:15- ROUND ROBIN

8:00-8:15- Q&A

8:15-9:00- Neck Pain with Headache Case; Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits Case Presentation

9:00-9:30- ROUND ROBIN

9:30-9:45- Neck Pain with Radiating Pain Intro

9:45-10:00- Neck Pain with Radiating Pain Local Examination Techniques

10:00-10:30- Upper Limb Neurodynamic Testing

10:30-12:00- Cervical Lateral Glides, Upper Thoracic Manipulation, CTJ Manipulation,

12:00-1:00 LUNCH

1:00-1:30- Neck Pain with Radiating Pain Case Presentation

1:30-2:30- Cervicothoracic Wedge Mobilizations + Exercise

2:30-3:00- Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments Intro

3:00-3:30- Sensorimotor Exam and Exercise

3:30-4:30- Neck Pain Exercise

4:30-5:00- ROUND ROBIN