Diagnosis and Management of Cervical Spine Disorders

This course, titled "Diagnosis and Management of Cervical Spine Disorders: How to Incorporate Repeated Movement Assessment, End Range Loading Exercises and Manual Therapy into Clinical Practice," offers a systematic approach to assessing and managing neck pain and associated upper extremity pain. It is grounded in evidence, practical experience, and patient engagement.

The program emphasizes valid and reliable clinical assessment, classification, and decision-making, primarily utilizing the McKenzie Method of Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT). The two-day format combines lectures, demonstrations, and live patient work-ups to build a strong foundation for learning and facilitate immediate application of knowledge in daily patient care.

This immersive, case-based course is designed for practicing DCs, PTs, DOs, and other medical professionals, including spine surgeons and PM&R specialists, who are interested in non-surgical cervical spine care. Attendees should have familiarity with MDT terminology and concepts, with a recommendation to complete the free online MDT overview course or MDT Part A prior to attendance.

• -Apply the comprehensive assessment and treatment of mechanical pain of the cervical spine according to the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT).
• -Use a reliable assessment and match clinical options to presented cases.
• -Recognize classification approaches with MDT and how to properly utilize a reductive loading strategy.
• -Apply knowledge regarding MDT classifications to case examples.
• -Recognize how and when to utilize basel.