INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT OF CERVICAL MECHANICAL PAIN

Course Highlights

  • Comprehensive Clinical Framework: Integrates assessment, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise for mechanical neck pain, grounded in current best evidence.
  • Differential Diagnosis Mastery: Learn to distinguish cervical mechanical pain from cervicogenic headache, radiculopathy, and systemic red flags using structured clinical reasoning.
  • Manual Therapy Techniques:
    • Cervical and cervicothoracic mobilization and manipulation.
    • Soft tissue release and neural mobilization strategies.
    • Safety screening for vascular insufficiency and instability.
  • Therapeutic Exercise Integration:
    • Deep cervical flexor activation and motor control retraining.
    • Scapular stabilization and postural correction protocols.
    • Progressions for endurance, strength, and functional carryover.
  • Evidence-Based Practice:
    • Incorporates clinical guidelines and subgroup classification models.
    • Emphasis on outcome measures and patient-centered care.
  • Case-Based Learning:
    • Real-world scenarios to enhance clinical decision-making.
    • Flowcharts and treatment algorithms for streamlined practice.
  • Bonus Content:
  • Ergonomic advice and workstation setup for neck pain prevention.
  • Downloadable assessment forms and home exercise templates.