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| Workshop Title: Functional Rehabilitation of the Cervical Spine - Lewes, DE |
Sandy L. Burkart PT, OCS, PhD will present a comprehensive program on the rehabilitation management of acute and chronic neck pain. Diagnostic criteria and phased rehabilitation protocols will be presented. An extensive evidenced based reference list will be provided as well as detailed manual outlining course content. There will be 14 contact hours for hands-on practice of specific examination, manual therapy and rehabilitation techniques and to ask important clinical questions to our presenters. 1.4 approved CEUs will be given to each participant for 14 contact hours. |
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Functional Rehabilitation of the Cervical Spine
Experience the Difference
SELF STUDY PROGRAM
Unit I Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine
- Defining the concept of Functional Rehabilitation
- Importance of using Integrated Movement Systems
- Functional biomechanics of the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and upper extremity
- Neuromotor analysis of open chain reaching and grasping
- Neuromotor analysis of closed chain upper extremity functions
- Motor control stability of the cervical spine
- Pathomechanical analysis of the effects of a forward head posture on posture, balance, movement and behavior.
Unit II Practical Techniques of Cervical Examination
- Examination algorithm
- Surface anatomy
- Observation
- Movement testing
- Joint clearing exam
- Joint integrity
- Palpation
- Assessment of the neural system
- Assessment of the muscular system
- Synthesize examination findings to identify movement impairment syndromes leading to specific rehabilitation strategies
- Identify valid and reliable functional outcome measures
Unit III Review of selected articles from the literature related to evidence based practice and cervical rehabilitation
Hour-by-hour Workshop Schedule
FRIDAY EVENING
| 4:00 - 4:30PM |
Lecture: Diagnostic Specific Management of Cervical Syndromes
Identification of movement related disorders of cervical spine
Examination algorithm leading to specific treatment protocols
Diagnostic specific rehabilitation protocols
Functional outcome measures
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| 4:30 - 5:30PM |
Laboratory: Techniques for Controlling Pain and Spasm
Tone reduction techniques to modulate pain, spasm and abnormal movement patterns controlled by the CNS
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| 5:30 - 7:30PM |
Laboratory: Rehabilitation of A/O, A/A and C-3 Dysfunction
Understanding the role of the upper cervical spine in posture and balance
Synthesize examination findings to identify movement impairment syndromes leading to specific rehabilitation strategies
Muscle imbalances associated with specific upper cervical joint dysfunction
Practice soft tissue, manual traction, specific joint mobilization and movement re-education techniques to reduce pain and spasm and improve functional mobility
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| 7:30 - 8:30PM |
Laboratory: Treating Headaches of Mechanical Origin
Compare the signs and symptoms for migraine, cluster, and cervicogenic tension headaches.
Identify criteria for assessing the effectiveness of headache treatment
Practice selected manual therapy mobilization techniques for the management of cervicogenic pain
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| 8:30 - 10:30PM |
Laboratory: Management of Mid-Cervical Facet Syndromes: Flexion and Extension
Identify signs and symptoms associated with mid-cervical facet joint dysfunction
Synthesize examination findings to determine the most appropriate rehabilitation strategy
Practice soft tissue, manual traction, specific mid-cervical joint mobilization and movement re-education techniques to reduce pain and spasm and improve functional mobility
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SATURDAY
| 8:00 - 10:00AM |
Motor Control Stability of the Cervical Spine
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| 10:00 - 10:15 |
Break
Understand the scientific and clinical rationale for cervical stabilization
Practice selected motor control stability techniques for facilitating the deep cervical stabilization muscles
Gym in their home
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| 10:15 - 11:15AM |
Laboratory: Severe Cervical Nerve Root Pain
Identify possible surgical criteria for referral
Identify the advantages and disadvantages of neural tension testing
Understand how to use a conservative treatment algorithm to reduce the possibility of making the patient worse
The role of manual cervical traction: duration and weight
Home positioning and traction
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| 11:15 - 12:15PM |
Lecture: Post-Surgical Management of Cervical Dysfunction
Pre-operative education and training
Red flags to facilitate surgeon guidance
Phased rehabilitation protocols
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| 12:15 - 1:00PM |
Lunch
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| 1:00 -3:00PM |
Laboratory: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: Diagnosis and Rehabilitation
Identify signs and symptoms associated with TOS
Synthesize examination findings to determine the most appropriate rehabilitation strategy
Changing the paradoxical breathing pattern is the key to rehabilitation
Understand the clinical algorithm developed by Peter Edgelow for the management of TOS
Practice the techniques in the Peter Edgelow Protocol
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| 3:00 - 3:15 PM |
Break
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| 3:15 - 4:45PM |
Laboratory: Posture Control and Muscle Imbalance Syndromes
Importance of identifying the upper crossed syndrome
Practice techniques to bring the spine from flexion to neutral for effective stabilization
Rehabilitation techniques sitting and standing
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| 4:45 - 5:15PM |
"Gym in your Pocket": An Effective Home Program
Home exercises without equipment
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| 5:15 - 5:30PM |
Lecture: Integration of Function into your Rehabilitation Plan
Putting the pieces together for effective delivery of rehabilitation care
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Workshop Requirements:
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
Refunds (minus 20%) are given after the workshop date, if cancellation is received 14 days before the first workshop date. No refunds are granted after that date and fees will be credited to future workshops. If the workshop is cancelled by Functional Rehabilitation Seminars, a full refund will be given unless the cancellation is due to severe weather and/or other horrific conditions that require the program to be re-scheduled.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY:
All participants must sign a release of liability prior to the commencement of the laboratory session.
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