| Upper Cervical Spine (O/C1 & C1/2) - an integrated manual therapy approach
Course Description
This two day course gives participants the practical skills needed to safely and effectively examine and treat upper cervical spine (O-C2) dysfunction. The approach integrates concepts developed by Maitland, Edwards, Mulligan, and Jull amongst others. Case studies are used to develop reasoning in clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. The evidence base supporting manual therapy in the treatment of upper cervical spinal dysfunction is outlined.
The ratio of participants to tutors is kept low (maximum of 12:1) to ensure a high level of supervision and feedback.
Indicative Content
- Clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the upper cervical spine
Assessment of cervical artery dysfunction
- Assessment of upper cervical instability
- Differential diagnosis of dizziness
- Mulligan approach to cervicogenic headache
- O/C1 & C1/2 combined movement examination & treatment
- Manipulation (HVT) underpinning theory
- O/C1 & C1/2 passive testing & manipulative (HVT) technique
- Muscle system dysfunction and control
- Neural tissue issues
- Sensorimotor control
Audience
This course is of value to all physiotherapists with basic manual therapy skills who wish to develop their ability to effectively examine and treat patients with upper neck pain and headache.
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