CBP Thoracic Rehabilitation & Case Management (Module 6)

Course overview

This course provides an integrated education for the Doctor of Chiropractic in the Art and Science of Chiropractic with an emphasis on postural and spinal distortions of the thoracic spine. Normal values for the sagittal plane of the thoracic kyphosis will be detailed from the literature and age-related changes of the thoracic spine are reviewed. The relationship of the thoracic spine to the lumbar and cervical regions will be discussed. A major emphasis is placed on understanding the role of thoracic spine disorders and subluxations to patient health and disease conditions. Examination and documentation procedures will be reviewed mainly for thoracic vertebral subluxation complexes, but lumbar and cervical subluxation complexes will be reviewed too. Chiropractic adjustive and rehabilitative treatment techniques for thoracic, lumbar, and cervical subluxations will be detailed. A survey of research material will be reviewed supporting the utilization and efficacy of Chiropractic Biophysics technique treatment methods across a spectrum of patient conditions.