Spine Physiotherapy Knowledge Package
Non-Operative Treatment of the Cervical Spine
This spine physiotherapy knowledge package focuses on non-operative treatment of the cervical spine. This spine surgery course is one of four knowledge packages in the Spine Physiotherapy Specialist Certificate.
Price: €249
CME Credits: 18 CME credits available
Duration: 12 Months
Tuition language: English
Course Structure: 6 online lectures in video format with English transcription, with pre- and post- learning assessments and additional learning materials.
Ref.ID: KP-PCVS
Lecturers: Prof Richard Assaker, Dr Stephane Litrico, Prof Alberto Zerbi, Dr Fahed Zairi, Dr Ralph Kothe
About this Knowledge Package
This knowledge package focuses on non-operative treatment of the cervical spine.
The first two lectures of this package give an overview of cervical spine anatomy and imaging of degenerative cervical spine conditions. The remainder of the lectures detail axial neck pain, cervical radiculopathy and cervical myelopathy, and the non-operative management of all of these.
This spine surgery course is one of four knowledge packages in the Spine Physiotherapy Specialist Certificate. It includes downloadable reference materials including book chapters and journal articles from the European Spine Journal, Spine, the Spine Journal etc.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the anatomy of the cervical spine, vertebrae, muscles, ligaments, nerves and arteries
- To understand the imaging modalities available for assessing the cervical spine and classifying common pathologies
- To understand axial neck pain, its pathophysiology, epidemiology, presentation and natural outcome, and its non-operative management
- To understand the pathophysiology of cervical radiculopathy and its non-operative management
- To understand the pathophysiology of cervical myelopathy and its non-operative management
Target Groups
Lectures included in this Knowledge Package
Applied Surgical Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
This spine surgery lecture describes in detail the surgical anatomy of the cervical spine. The structures of each cervical vertebra and the joints formed in between them are described, and the structures responsible for providing stability are highlighted. The role and function of the ligaments and muscles found in this region are presented. Particular attention is given to the vertebral artery, its course and routinely encountered anatomical variations.
Imaging in Degenerative Cervical Conditions
This spine surgery lecture discusses the imaging in degenerative cervical conditions. It explains what imaging modalities are available for the diagnosis of degeneration in the cervical spine, their indications and limitations, along with relevant examples.
Axial Neck Pain
In this spine surgery lecture the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical findings and natural history of axial neck pain are described.
Non-Operative Management of Axial Neck Pain
In this spine lecture, the non-operative management of axial neck pain is covered. Non-invasive treatment modalities of axial neck pain are described, including postural modification, oral medications, cervical collar, home stretching exercises, physical therapy, spinal manipulation, massage, acupuncture and injection therapies. For each modality, the author gives a brief description and the procedure. The effectiveness of each therapy is discussed in light of the clinical evidence.
Non-Operative Management of Cervical Radiculopathy
This spine lecture concerns the non-operative management of cervical radiculopathy. The non-operative modalities discussed are drugs, cervical collar, spine manipulations, exercises and spine injections.
Natural History and Non-Operative Management of Cervical Myelopathy
This spine surgery lecture covers the non-operative management of Cervical Myelopathy. It discusses the natural outcome of degenerative cervical myelopathy and indications for conservative treatment.
Spine Physiotherapy Knowledge Package
Physiotherapy of the Cervical Spine
- 6 online video lectures
- 18 Pre- and post- learning assessments
- Downloadable reference materials
- 18 CME Credits
- 12 Months Access
