Clinical Examination and Treatment of the Cervical and Upper Thoracic Spine

Course overview

Neck and back pain can be debilitating and lead to loss of work, personal relationships, and quality of life. Millions of people suffer from symptoms such as neck and back pain, cervicogenic headaches, and migraines that can be effectively addressed by a trained physical therapist. Traditional evaluation techniques identify the pathology and treatment accordingly; a more useful classification system has demonstrated streamlined decision-making and better results. Learn the examination and treatment of the cervical and upper thoracic spine using a step-by-step classification system, which is clinically proven to elicit better functional outcomes. This is an intermediate-level course applicable to PT, PTA, and AT. Physical Therapy Accreditation: For specific state information, use the accreditation verification menu and select your state of license. AOTA: provider #4487, Athletic Trainers: BOC provider #P2047, category A. This course has not been submitted for Evidence-Based BOC approval.