Physical Therapy Continuing Education Courses

Timothy Flynn PT, Ph.D., OCS, FAAOMPT

Lecture Name

Part III: Management of Cervicogenic Headache & Understanding Cervical Artery Complications     $112.50


This lecture is part of the following course:
Cervical Spine Mechanical Disorders: Diagnosis & PT Management

Description

This lecture summarizes the current best evidence for the physical therapy management of headaches and dizziness related to the cervical spine and then discusses why an understanding of vascular disease and injury is necessary when managing patients with neck complaints: a patient may be put at risk through the inappropriate use of manual techniques. This lecture places the risks in context and looks at methods designed to minimize risk.

Contact Hours: 3.00

Rating:   

Difficulty: Intermediate

Goals & Objectives:

Following your active participation in this course, you will be able to:

1. Describe the general classification of headaches.
2. Determine the contribution of the cervical spine to headache pain.
3. Discuss the controversy surrounding vascular injuries and manipulation to the cervical spine.

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