Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) to the Cervical Region

Date: Saturday–Sunday, October 20-21, 2018
Time: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Boston University College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College,
Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Lab
Course Fee: $400

CEUs offered: 14 CEUs through the APTA of MA

Presented by:

  • Diane Dalton, PT, DPT, OCS, Clinical Associate Professor, Boston University
  • Eric Kopp, PT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT, Director Clinical Education, Professional Physical Therapy
  • Jon Raymond, PT, MSPT, FAAOMPT, Senior Physical Therapist, Boston University Physical Therapy Center

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This two-day course will cover examination and treatment of the cervical region with an emphasis on OMPT techniques. The content will be presented using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Impairments of Body Function as a framework. Key evidence-based examination and intervention techniques will be covered for the following groups: Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits and Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments.

A combined lecture and lab format will be used to provide some of the evidence to guide management of each group and to learn and practice key skills. Manual physical therapy techniques will be included such as: provocation and alleviation techniques for regional localization to the neck/upper thoracic; cervical PAIVM and PPIVM testing; thrust & non-thrust mobilization to the cervical region; and soft tissue mobilization. Therapeutic exercise will also be emphasized to support goals of mobility and retraining motor control. Additional examination techniques including screening for cervical arterial dysfunction (CAD), upper cervical ligament tests, neurodynamic tests, and tests of activation of the deep neck flexors (DNF) will be included.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

  1. Perform several provocation/alleviation techniques to help localize pain to the cervical spine or upper thoracic spine
  2. Perform cervical PAIVM and PPIVM assessment in multiple positions
  3. Perform screening for CAD and upper cervical ligament stability
  4. Perform neurodynamic tests including the upper limb tension tests
  5. Test activation of the DNF
  6. Perform several thrust and non-thrust techniques to the cervical region
  7. Perform several soft tissue mobilization techniques to the cervical region
  8. Prescribe exercises with goal of retraining motor control of the upper quarter

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