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Physical Therapy Management of Cervical Spine

Physical Therapy Management of Cervical Spine
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  • 3 hours study
  • Level 2: Intermediate

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    • General

      • Instructions

        Before getting started, look below and read the guiding questions, and let them guide you a bit as you work through the course.

      • Foot and Ankle Guiding Questions

        1. Demonstrate an exercise you would show someone in closed chain to correct over pronation and strengthen the posterior tibialis

        2. How will the foot position affect knee mechanics?

        3. If someone has an equine foot type with a hypermobile foot, how would you address deficits in DF without just worsening the midfoot hypermobility?

         

        To be answered after the appropriate evaluation

        1. What is the diagnosis, do you agree with it, and why?  What is your PT diagnosis?

        2. What potential issues could you see arising with this patient as time goes on during the treatment?

         

  • This course is part of a collection

    This course is part of a collection

    This course is part of a collection of courses called LOS Rehabilitation Department Onboarding Clinical Education. There are 9 courses in this collection so you may find other courses here that maybe of interest to you.

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  • Course learning outcomes

    1. Learners will understand the relevant anatomy of the cervical spine as it relates to physical therapy

    2. Learners will understand how to implement the treatment based classification system of the cervical spine

    3. Learners will understand the concepts of progressive loading for the cervical spine

    4. Learners will understand the concepts of managing a patient with whiplash associated disorder

    5. Learners will understand appropriate use of manual therapy for the cervical spine

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    • Course dates:

    First Published 18/11/2025.

    Updated 20/01/2026

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  • ExpandSection 1: Anatomy and Biomechanics

  • ExpandSection 2: Treatment Based Classification

  • ExpandSection 3: Evaluation

  • ExpandSection 4: Interventions

  • ExpandSection 5: Quiz, Assessment, Reflection

  • ExpandAcknowledgements

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    • 3 hours study
    • Level 2: Intermediate

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