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This comprehensive course covers the evidence for physiotherapy treatment including manual therapy in the management of cervical spine disorders. 

In the introduction module you will learn how to assess and treat cervical spine articular conditions within the biopsychosocial model of care supported by clinical guidelines. You will cover vascular and psychosocial screening, imaging and how to interpret and describe imaging findings for the patient.

 The course then covers:

  • Assessment of cervical spine articular conditions including segmental assessment and treatment and pain provocation tests. 
  • Assessment of muscle function, motor control, and rehabilitation exercises for cervical disorders including evidence for exercise in specific cervical spine disorders. 
  • Assessment and treatment of of neural pain disorders including compressive neuropathy and radiculopathy, mechanisms of neuropathic pain and central sensitivity and mechanisms, evidence and clinical utility of neural mechanosensitivity testing.
  • Evidence, mechanisms and application of manual therapy techniques in cervical spine disorders. 

 
Learning Units include:

  1. Introduction
  2. Cervical articular evaluation
  3. Cervical muscle function
  4. Cervical neural pain disorders
  5. Physical management of cervical disorders


 All units include:

  • Video presentations that include practical assessment and treatment techniques
  • Handouts
  • Practice points (downloadable)
  • Additional articles and reading 

 

What is included

  • Video presentations

    Engaging audiovisual presentations containing the latest evidence and clinical information.

  • Slide Handouts Provided

    Download and keep a copy of the slide handouts for your ongoing clinical reference.

  • Quiz

    Test your understanding and find areas for review.

  • Study Time

    Approx. 10 hours + reading

  • CPD Certificate Provided

    Download your CPD certificate after completing the course

  • Access to online course

    4 months

Instructors

Instructor Dr Toby Hall

MSc, PhD

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists
Post Grad Dip Manip Ther (Curtin University)

Director of Manual Concepts

Dr Toby Hall is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists), graduating in 1985 with an MSc in 1996 and PhD in 2010.

He holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor at Curtin University. Toby has presented at many conferences, published more than 20 book chapters and published more than 140 peer-reviewed articles relating to neural pain disorders, cervicogenic headache and other topics.

He has co-authored 3 books “Mobilisation with Movement, The Art and the Science” & The Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy: Textbook of Techniques” in 1st & 2nd Edn.

He regularly reviews for many journals, is on the international advisory panel of the Journal of Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

Instructor Kim Robinson

BSc, Grad Dip Manip Ther (Distinction)

Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists
Adjunct Senior Teaching Fellow (Curtin University)
Accredited Mulligan Concept Teacher

Director of Manual Concepts

Kim Robinson has developed a reputation as a leading figure in manual therapy education. He was formerly a lecturer and clinical teacher on the Postgraduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy programme at Curtin University of Technology for many years before establishing Manual Concepts.

He now conducts a variety of lectures and clinical programmes around the world. Kim is an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists Association of Australia. Kim is an internationally accredited teacher of the Mulligan Concept.

His research interests and publications include manual diagnosis, cervicogenic headache, neck pain and the application of the Mulligan Concept. Kim has taught manual therapy in over 35 countries. These courses are well received by physiotherapists who have a wide range of backgrounds and manual therapy experience.

For a list of his publications and conference presentations please visit www.manualconcepts.com/publications-kim-robinson