Evidence-Based Evaluation and Treatment of the Cervical Spine

Neck pain is a common complaint among the general population and studies indicate that the overall incidence of neck pain is increasing worldwide. Clinicians need up to date, evidence based, assessment and intervention tools to effectively treat this common condition. Evidence shows thata classification framework to identify which patients respond best to certain treatments results in superior outcomes whencompared to a non-classification approach. Therapists can learn these newer models of classifying and treatment of theimpairments associated with neck pain.

This workshop will outline the various classifications ofpatients who present with neck pain and identify which interventions are most effective for each stage of the condition. The assessment and reasoning skills gained from this course will allow the clinician to immediately apply evidence based treatments to their practice setting andimprove not only functional outcomes but patient satisfaction.

Highlights

• Immediately improve your clinical reasoning skills to identify the most effective treatments for each patient
• Effective, evidence-based assessment tools to quickly diagnose and classify patients with neck pain

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers