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The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass

The Vital Cervical Spine Online Masterclass is a must for any therapist or student in the field of sports therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, yoga, pilates and functional anatomy.

 
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You will learn 

The Vital Cervical Spine Online Masterclass is a comprehensive, must-have roadmap of the functional anatomy, assessment & treatment of the cervical spine and peripheral nervous system. This course is enriched with lively anatomical illustrations which accompany the text, and associated videos thoroughly explaining 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, as well as differential diagnoses and real-life case from John Gibbons' own Bodymaster clinic. This course is an indispensable resource for physical therapists and bodyworkers.

John Gibbons brings the cervical spine and associated peripheral nervous system (PNS) to life with case studies from his own practice and personal insights for successful hands-on treatment drawn from his own 30 years of experience. 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. Known as 'the expert's expert', The Bodymaster himself will take you step-by-step through how to:

  • Understanding the functional anatomy of the cervical spine
  • Assess the nervous system using a patella (reflex) hammer, myotome (muscle) testing and dermatome (sensory) testing
  • Determine whether pain in the arm & hand is caused by a neurological or vascular issue
  • Decide at what level a cervical disc may have herniated

  • Know what to do with the findings of your neurological assessment and the circumstances under which to refer patients for more specialist care.

On completion of the course you will have the knowledge and practical experience necessary to identify, assess and treat specific pathologies found within the cervical spine and associated neurological framework, and successfully formulate a diagnosis and prognosis for your patients.

The Bodymaster Method® is accredited by the Sports Therapy Organisation (STO)

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What You’ll Learn

Theory

 

Key areas covered in this course:

 

  • 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 

 

What You’ll Learn

Practical

 

Key areas covered in this course:

  
  • 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 Testing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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