Treatment of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Thoracic Cage- Sat 13 & Sun 14 June 2026

 This 2 day course has a strong practical component as well as reviewing current research in anatomy, biomechanics & manual treatment options for the thoracic spine and thoracic cage/ ribs, and cervical spine. 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 dysfunctions, cervical spine and cranial base.
• provide practical sessions to learn MET treatment of rib dysfunctions including subluxed or fixated ribs versus myofascial rib ring release techniques
• Consider and practice MET treatment of the Sterno-Clavicular and Acromio-Clavicular joints.
• Discuss and provide practical application of exercise prescription for stabilization of the cervico- thoracic region

AMTA Brisbane Cervico-thoracic course Schedule 2026 :

Brisbane: Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 June 2026

Venue: Avro Room  at Royal on the Park Hotel, Brisbane

Sign in and registration at the course: 8.30am Saturday 

Course times: 9am to 5.00pm Saturday & 8.45am to 4.30pm Sunday

Address: 152 Alice St, Brisbane City QLD 4001

https://www.royalonthepark.com.au/

 Covid rules may apply according to state rules and will be advised if necessary 

PARKING & TRANSPORT: Please go the hotel website to access their location map.

For public transport: The free City Loop bus service provides high frequency public transport access within the Brisbane CDB. The city loop operates

in an anti-clockwise direction around the Brisbane CBD from the red signposted bus stops, using distinctive red busses.
There is a red bus stop opposite the hotel on Alice Street. Additional information can be found in the link below:
http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/traffic-transport/public-transport/buses/city-centre-free-loops

 Car parking: at The Park on the Royal hotel is available for event guests at a discounted rate of  $33 per vehicle per day on Saturday’s and Sundays as of Oct 2025.

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