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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

In 2010, this course will be offered in Perth (April 2010) & Sydney (May 2010).

Treatment of the Cervical and thoracic spine and thoracic cage: 2010

To book a course, please contact the course organiser in your city of choice.