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Orthopedic
Management of the Cervical Region
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
This two-day seminar is designed
in an attempt to bridge the gap between scientific
research and clinical practice.
The concepts and principles presented will
emphasize current physical therapy approaches to the
evaluation and treatment of pathologies in the
cervicothoracic region.
Teaching methods will include lecture (50%) and
demonstration/lab practice (50%).
The focus of the seminar is on immediate clinical
application of evidence-based practice in a limited access environment.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES
Following completion of the
program the participant will be able to:
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explain
the clinical anatomy and biomechanics of the
lumbopelvic region.
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explain
the pathophysiology of cervical spondylosis, disc
herniation, central/lateral stenosis, radiculopathy,
instability, and thoracic outlet syndrome.
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explain
the pathomechanical effect of flexion-extension
injuries to the cervical spine (whiplash).
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perform
an efficient and comprehensive examination of the
cervicothoracic region that allows placement of patient
into an appropriate treatment category.
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explain
the rationale and perform specific mobilization
techniques for the cervicothoracic spine.
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explain
the role of traction in treating dysfunction of the
cervical spine.
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design
and implement effective exercise and stabilization
programs for the cervicothoracic region.
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explain
the proposed etiologies of cervical headache.
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implement mobilization
and exercise strategies for the treatment of
cervical headache.
COURSE
HIGHLIGHTS
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Relevant
Clinical Anatomy and Biomechanics
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Pathophysiology
of Select Cervical Conditions
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Whiplash
Update
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Appropriate
Post-Whiplash Patient Screening
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Cervicothoracic
Examination LAB
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Treatment
Classifications
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Cervical
Traction Update
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Cervicothoracic
Joint Mobilization LAB
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Stabilization-Exercise
LAB
TYPICAL PROGRAM
SCHEDULE
Day One
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Day Two
7:30:00 am - 4:30 pm
15 contact hours, intermediate
level
INSTRUCTOR
BIOGRAPHY
David Zeigler, PT,
MS, ATC, FAAOMPT 
Mr.
Zeigler received a BS in Physical Therapy from UTMB-Galveston
in 1983 and a MS in Kinesiology from UT-Tyler in 1989.
He has over 18 years of clinical experience in
the area of outpatient physical therapy with an emphasis
on evaluation and treatment of spine patients.
He completed a full-time clinical residency in
orthopedic manual physical therapy in 1998 and received
fellowship status in the AAOMPT in 1999.
He is currently an adjunct professor of
orthopedics in the department of Physical Therapy at UT
Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas and owner of a busy
private practice in Plano, TX.
Mr. Zeigler also serves as an instructor
for the Manual Therapy Institute Orthopedic Residency
Program.
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