John Gibbons – The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass

John Gibbons – The Vital Cervical Spine MasterclassTake The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass Face-to-Face or OnlineFor therapists or students in sports therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, yoga, pilates & functional anatomy.This Masterclass Counts Towards Your Bodymaster DiplomaTake 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 pointsThis masterclass is fully certified through the Sports Therapy Organisation. On completion you’ll receive a certificate and 7 CPD points.COURSE OVERVIEWThe 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.  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:➔ Functional Anatomy of the Cervical Spine➔ Posture & Position of the Cervical Spine➔ Anatomy and Function of the Cervical & Brachial Plexuses➔ Radial, Median, Ulnar, Musculocutaneous & Axillary Nerve Testing➔ Assessment of the Cervical Spine➔ Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs)➔ Sensory Testing – Dermatomes & Cutaneous Nerves➔ Motor Testing – Myotomes➔ Cervical Disc Anatomy & Pathology➔ Common Medical Conditions associated with the Cervical Spine➔ Muscle Length Testing & Treatment for the Cervical Spine➔ Myofascial Soft Tissue Techniques➔ Kinesiology & Athletic Taping Techniques➔ Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTT) – Median, Radial & Ulnar Nerve tests➔ Phalens & Tinel Neurological tests➔ Anatomy of the Cervical Spine➔ Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus➔ Differential Diagnosis of Referred Pain & Related Pathologies➔ Anatomy of the Cervical Intervertebral Disc➔ Disc Pathology of C5, C6 and C7 Nerve Roots➔ Spondylosis & Facet Joint Syndrome➔ Reflex Testing – Upper Limb➔ Babinski Reflex Testing➔ Dermatome Testing – Upper Limb➔ Myotome Testing – Upper Limb➔ Assessment of the Cervical Spine using Active, Passive ROM and Specific Tests➔  Special Tests associated with the Cervical Spine➔ Thoracic Outlet Syndrome➔ Case Studies of Cervical & Neurological Pathologies➔ Soft Tissue Techniques➔ K-taping and Athletic Taping➔ Neurodynamic Nerve TestingThere are no reviews yet.Add a Review Cancel replyYou must be to post a review.