Advanced Cervical Spine Manual Therapy: Contemporary Evidence & Application

HYBRID FORMAT:

• ASYCHRONOUS PRE-REQUISITE: video presentation and quiz | 2 contact hours
• IN PERSON SESSION: Saturday, March 7 | Edison Building at Thomas Jefferson University | 130 S. 9th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 | 7.5 contact hours

CONTACT HOURS : 9.5 hours | CEUs: 0.95

Manual Therapy Requirements: This course is recommended for experienced clinicians with an established foundation in manual therapy who are seeking to refine high-level cervical manual therapy skills and clinical reasoning in cervical interventions. Participants should meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:

• Board-Certified Specialist (OCS) or completion of an orthopedic residency or fellowship.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time outpatient orthopedic practice with additional completion of advanced manual therapy coursework (beyond entry-level).
• Active clinical application of spinal manipulation techniques.

This one-day, advanced course is designed specifically for Physical Therapists, PT Residents and PT Fellows-in-Training. Deepen your understanding of manual therapy for the cervical spine through a contemporary biopsychosocial and patient-centered lens. Explore the latest definition of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) as well as manual therapy mechanisms and how they translate into practice.

Advance your patient-centered practice through dynamic lectures, hands-on lab sessions and case-based learning:

• Apply evidence-informed manual therapy techniques safely and effectively.
• Integrate medical screening and clinical reasoning into your treatment approach.
• Design personalized exercise programs that enhance patient recovery.
• Use communication strategies that effectively address pain beliefs and expectations.

Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this course the participants will be able to:

1. Synthesize neurophysiological, biomechanical, and biopsychosocial mechanisms to explain the effects of manual therapy and inform comprehensive treatment planning for cervical pain.
2. Critically evaluate complex patient presentations to determine precise indications, contraindications, and precautions for cervical manual therapy.
3. Employ patient-centered communication strategies that effectively address pain beliefs, fears, and expectations to foster a collaborative alliance.
4. Formulate evidence-informed clinical reasoning by integrating all examination findings (subjective history, regional neurological exam, and special tests) for patients with neck pain.
5. Competently and safely execute High-Velocity Low-Amplitude (HVLA) manipulation and mobilization techniques for the cervical and thoracic spine, using appropriate psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning.
6. Design and utilize the test-retest procedure following intervention to ensure clinical decisions are objective and align with the patient's measurable response.
7. Design and implement individualized, progressive active exercise programs that complement manual therapy, reinforce neurophysiologic effects, and empower patients for long-term self-management.
8. Effectively sequence manual therapy, exercise, and education and modify intervention dosage based on patient tolerance, irritability, and functional goals.
9. Apply all learned principles through case-based learning, self-reflection, and constructive feedback to continuously refine clinical skills and optimize patient outcomes.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Residents and Physical Therapy Fellows in Training

Speakers:

• Brandon Fredhoff PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
• John Morris PT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
• Trish Crane PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT
• Christopher Keating PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT
• Bill Egan PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Delivery: Asynchronous / In-person

Fees:

• General admission: $100
• Physical Therapy Residents: $50
• Jefferson Health – JMMR, TJUH, LVHN & Abington full/part time employees: $50

9.5 contact Hours | 0.95 CEUs submitted to:

• Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy: PA State Board of Physical Therapy: Thomas Jefferson University College of Rehab Sciences is an approved provider of PA CEUs.
• New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Speaker Financial/Non-Financial Disclosures: Trish Crane, Brandon Fredhoff and John Morris are employees of Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation and will receive a fee for speaking. William Egan and Christopher Keating will receive an honorarium. None of the speakers have non-financial disclosures.

Requirement for successful course completion: Satisfactory completion of the continuing education units consists of full attendance with monitored sign in and sign out forms and completion of an online course feedback form (self assessment of learning outcomes).

Conflict of interest statement: Faculty and all others who have the ability to control the content of continuing education activities sponsored by Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation are expected to disclose to the audience whether they do or do not have any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest or other relationships related to the content of their presentation(s).

Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be submitted to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation in writing. Please explain the circumstances of the cancellation in a fax or e-mail to ensure a timely response. Requests received 3 days or 72 hours prior to course start will result in a full refund. Re-quests received less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to the course start will result in a non-refundable administration processing fee of $50.00 or 50% of registration cost (whichever is less). No shows or cancellations within 24 hours of the course start will be ineligible for a refund. Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation will reimburse you the cost of the registration, if we have to cancel a course due to low enrollment, weather, or an emergency situation. We are not responsible for any other costs associated with attending a conference. If you are on the waiting list of a course and do not get in, we will not charge your credit card; if you paid by check we will send the check back to you. In the event that a course is rescheduled we will provide you the option of applying the tuition towards the rescheduled course in lieu of a full refund.

Complaint policy: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation views complaints as an opportunity to improve. As an institution we are open to feedback from staff, course participants, speakers, and patients/clients. Course participants and speakers are asked to notify course coordinators of any urgent issues, either small or large, so they may be resolved in a timely fashion. Complaints may be communicated either verbally during a course or upon its conclusion through the Course Evaluation Form.

Non-discrimination statement: Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation unconditionally complies with Americans with Disabilities Act, endorses and supports the intent and objectives of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which together prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. In fact, this institution has, throughout its existence, taken a leading role in the effort to make services, accommodations and employment opportunities available to persons in all of the above categories. Additionally, Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation complies with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and the Governor's Code of Fair Practices (1967).

Special needs statement: Contact Sharon Manas at sharon.manas@jefferson.edu or 215-663-6530 with any special needs that you have which would limit full participation in this event.