PT0004 - Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Management of Cervicothoracic Disorders
Course Description
This is a two day, 15 contact hour course, involving both lecture and lab instruction. This course is open only to licensed physical therapists. This course will cover the theory, evidence, and application of manual therapy procedures for patients with musculoskeletal disorders involving the cervical-thoracic region including the thoracic spine, rib-cage, cervical spine, and cranio-cervical region. This course provides evidence-informed instruction on differential diagnosis, examination and management of patients cervical-thoracic conditions. Manual therapy techniques, including thrust and non-thrust procedures, will be emphasized along with exercise prescription for patient with cervical-thoracic disorders. Clinical decision making involving the application of examination and intervention procedures will be presented.Course Outline
Day One |
Topic |
8:00-8:30 |
Introduction and Overview |
8:30-9:30 |
Cervicothoracic Differential Diagnosis
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9:30-10:45 |
Cervical thoracic Exam
|
10:45-11:00 |
Break |
11:00-12:00 |
Cervical Thoracic Manual Therapy
|
12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
1:00-3:00 |
Manual Therapy for Cervical Thoracic Region continued
|
3:00 – 3:15 |
Break |
3:15-4:30 |
Cervical thoracic motor control
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4:30-5:00 |
Review |
Learner Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course students will be able to:
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Conduct an accurate differential diagnosis for patients presenting with cervical-thoracic region pain in order to identify serious disorders requiring referral.
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Conduct an efficient and accurate clinical examination for patients with cervical-thoracic region pain.
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Utilize the current, best evidence to inform physical therapy management of patients with cervical-thoracic region musculoskeletal disorders.
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Perform skilled orthopaedic manual physical therapy interventions, including thrust and non-thrust techniques, targeting the cervical-thoracic region.
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Apply sound clinical decision making within a biopsychosocial model to the management of patients with cervical-thoracic region musculoskeletal disorders.