Managing Neck Pain

This course will summarize a practical sequence to effectively evaluate and treat the cervical spine. The cervical spine can be an intimidating region to treat. With multiple red flags and anecdotes of harm to patients, clinicians lack theconfidence to manage this area. This course aims at simplifying the approach to this complex body part by building on a solid foundation of assessment strategies which introduce you to simple yet effective techniques and exercises for best outcomes. The course will utilize a test- treat-re-test approach to identify interventions which facilitatea positive outcome. It will use neck pain classification from the clinical practice guidelines to help learn targeted interventions matched to the patient in front of you. This course will also discuss how to incorporate different concepts for best patient outcomes.

Highlights

• Effectively and efficiently evaluate and treat the second most common reason for disability associated with the musculoskeletal system
• Learn a practical approach to screening for red flags and confidently manage this complex section of the spine
• Apply the clinical practice guidelines and clinicalprediction rules as relevant to the cervical spine
• Enhance your toolbox utilizing video demonstrations oftargeted manual therapy techniques and exercises to mobilize, strengthen and stabilize the upper quarter

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