Treatment of the Cervical and Thoracic spine and thoracic cage:
Application of Articular & Muscle Energy Techniques
This 2 day practical course reviews current research in anatomy, biomechanics & treatment of the thoracic spine and thoracic cage, and cervical spine, in order to explain current concepts of joint stability and mobility in the cervical and thoracic region. A biomechanical framework is used to introduce comprehensive assessment & treatment techniques for the cervical and thoracic spine, costo-transverse joints, acromio-clavicular and sterno-clavicular joints. Application of muscle energy techniques and articular techniques are practiced in relation to the biomechanical assessment framework to provide the therapist with a means to treating this region with specificity.
Course Aims:
- Review anatomy and biomechanics of the thoracic spine and thoracic cage, and cervical spine
- Apply a biomechanical model in order to define dysfunction in the thoracic region and cervical spine
- Present a biomechanical framework as a basis for assessment of articular and muscular function in the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and rib cage
- Provide practical sessions during which muscle energy and articular techniques are applied to specific Musculo-skeletal dysfunctions of the thoracic spine, rib articulations, cervical spine, Sterno-Clavicular and Acromio-Clavicular joints.
- Discuss the latest research into thoracic stabilization, and how this pertains to exercise prescription for stabilization of the thoracic spine
Course times: 9am to 5pm each day, unless specified.
In 2012, this course will be offered in Sydney (April) , and Melbourne (July).
Treatment of the Cervical and thoracic spine and thoracic cage: 2012
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City |
Details |
Contact |
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April 2012:
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Sydney |
Course presenter: Dr Barb Hungerford (Ph.D) Cost: Earlybird $660.00 (incl GST) ($715.00 after 28th February 2012) |
AMTA |
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June 2012: Friday 22nd (12noon - 7.15pm) Saturday 23rd (8.45am - 5pm) |
Melbourne |
Course presenter: Dr Barb Hungerford (Ph.D) Course Venue: Amora Riverwalk Hotel, Richmond. |
AMTA Ph: 0438 588 201 Email:amtaadmin@bigpond.com Fax: (02) 9719 9113 |
To book a course, please contact the course organiser in your city of choice.
