John Gibbons – The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass
Gain the experience necessary to identify, assess and treat specific dysfunction within the cervical spine.
Take The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass Face-to-Face or Online
For therapists or students in sports therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, yoga, pilates & functional anatomy.
This Masterclass Counts Towards Your Bodymaster Diploma
Take all 10 Diploma Masterclasses to become a certified Bodymaster Practitioner, allowing you to treat more and refer less.
The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass gains you 7 CPD points
This masterclass is fully certified through the Sports Therapy Organisation. On completion you’ll receive a certificate and 7 CPD points.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass is a comprehensive, must-have roadmap of the functional anatomy, assessment & treatment of the cervical spine and peripheral nervous system. This masterclass explains everything from active and passive range of motion testing for the cervical spine, neurological testing, commonly seen medical conditions such as disc pathology and spondylosis. This course is an indispensable resource for physical therapists and bodyworkers.
The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass demystifies what is a fascinating but complex subject and teaches you everything you need to know – from how to diagnose cervical spine pathologies to neuropathies that cause pain to the shoulder, arm and hand. Â
You will gain critical insights into the structure and functions of the cervical spine and learn how reflex testing can aid in diagnosing conditions, disc herniations.
Is it for You?
The advanced nature of the course content requires you have a high standard of both theoretical and practical knowledge. The minimum level of your ability, therefore, is Level 3 Sport Massage Therapist with ITEC, VTCT, IIST, Premier or similar diploma qualification. If you are an Osteopath, Chiropractor or Physiotherapist you would also benefit greatly from this course.
Pre Course Learning is essential and we would suggest a good knowledge and/or revision of the anatomy of the cervical spine with particular emphasis on the joints & ligaments, muscle origins and insertions.
Cervical spine manipulation (Grade 5) will not be taught on this course.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
âž” Functional Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
âž” Posture & Position of the Cervical Spine
âž” Anatomy and Function of the Cervical & Brachial Plexuses
âž” Radial, Median, Ulnar, Musculocutaneous & Axillary Nerve Testing
âž” Assessment of the Cervical Spine
âž” Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs)
➔ Sensory Testing – Dermatomes & Cutaneous Nerves
➔ Motor Testing – Myotomes
âž” Cervical Disc Anatomy & Pathology
âž” Common Medical Conditions associated with the Cervical Spine
âž” Muscle Length Testing & Treatment for the Cervical Spine
âž” Myofascial Soft Tissue Techniques
âž” Kinesiology & Athletic Taping Techniques
➔ Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTT) – Median, Radial & Ulnar Nerve tests
âž” Phalens & Tinel Neurological tests
âž” Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
âž” Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
âž” Differential Diagnosis of Referred Pain & Related Pathologies
âž” Anatomy of the Cervical Intervertebral Disc
âž” Disc Pathology of C5, C6 and C7 Nerve Roots
âž” Spondylosis & Facet Joint Syndrome
➔ Reflex Testing – Upper Limb
âž” Babinski Reflex Testing
➔ Dermatome Testing – Upper Limb
➔ Myotome Testing – Upper Limb
âž” Assessment of the Cervical Spine using Active, Passive ROM and Specific Tests
➔ Special Tests associated with the Cervical Spine
âž” Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
âž” Case Studies of Cervical & Neurological Pathologies
âž” Soft Tissue Techniques
âž” K-taping and Athletic Taping
âž” Neurodynamic Nerve Testing
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