Evidence Based Assessment and Treatment for Cervical Pathologies

Course Description:

In this course we will discuss current evidence in assessment and treatment of cervical pathologies. This will include manual treatment and stability exercises progression

Level of Course:
Essential (Basic), Intermediate, Advanced, or Mastery

Format of Course:(Lecture, Lab, video, case studies, etc.)

The course utilizes an evidence - based approach to treatment discussing the latest research delivered through lecture, demonstration videos, hands-on laboratory sessions, and open discussions.

Required materials/equipment/clothing:
Please be prepared to participate in lab by wearing shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes. You will be supplied Biofeedback cuff

Course Objectives:

1. Demonstrate the use and proper application of Stabilization cuff

2. Demonstrate the ability to assess C muscle strength and endurance

3. Demonstrate the understanding of upper cervical manual Rx for Upper c hypomobility

4. Demonstrate the understanding of C stabilization exercises and its progression

Instructor:

Disha Chablani, DPT, OMPT

Disha earned a Bachelor s Degree of Physical therapy from Rajiv Gandhi University India 2004. She worked at Spine Research Institute with a renowned spine surgeon for 4 years in India. Disha earned her transitional Doctoral degree of Physical Therapy from Wayne State University in 2010. In 2014, she advanced her skills by earning her Orthopedic Manual Physical therapy degree from Oakland University. This degree helped her advance the skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. She has taught few courses Internationally in India.

Jason Roberts, PT, CSCS, Pilates certified

Jason is a graduate of Wayne State University Physical Therapy program 1994. He has been working in outpatient Physical therapy for 24 years with an emphasis on sports injury and rehabilitation, lower extremity biomechanics and manual therapy. Jason is certified Stott Pilates instructor in Mat, reformer, Cadilac and Chair and has been working at Equilibrium studio for 14 years. Jason has enjoyed teaching continuing education orthopedic courses for the last 7 years.

Agenda

8 AM - 9 AM	Introduction, Anatomy and biomechanics of C spine
9 AM - 10 AM	Cervical pathologies
10 AM-12 PM	Stabilization cuff protocol, assessment
12 PM - 1 PM	LUNCH
1:00 PM-2:30 PM	Manual treatments
2:30PM – 4:30PM	Stability exercises and progression
4:30PM – 5PM	Patient case discussions and questions

Course Location:

RIM Auditorium (Basement) 261 Mack, Detroit MI 48201 or Brasza Outpatient Center

Intended Audience:

PT/PTA, OT/OTA, ATC

Course Hours:

8:00am – 5:00pm

Registration will begin at 7:30am

Snacks provided.

Lunch on your own.

Contact Hours:

8 hours

Registration Fees:

Tenet/DMC/RIM employees $75

Non Tenet/DMC/RIM employees $150

Class limit:

30 registrants

Online Registration

To register visit https://dmc.clubautomation.com

Evidence Based Assessment and Treatment for Cervical Pathologies

Saturday February 22, 2025

8:00 am- 5:00 pm