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American Physical Therapy Association
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Evaluation and Treatment of the Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage
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Sponsored by: Orthopaedics
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No electronic handout link has been provided to APTA. Please check with the speaker or Sponsoring Section to see if a handout will be provided or found on the section's web site.
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Wednesday, February 14
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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(Course Level - Multiple Level) - 0.750 CEUs
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This two day course will cover the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the thoracic spine and rib cage. Emphasis will be placed upon making a positional diagnosis for thoracic spinal dysfunction and treatment will utilize an eclectic approach with the primary emphasis on muscle energy technique. Evaluation and treatment of structural rib dysfunctions will be included. Evaluation and treatment for adverse neural tension signs in the upper extremity, commonly associated with thoracic outlet syndrome, will be presented with treatment directed toward addressing extraneural interfaces prior to neuromobilization. Upon completion of this course, you’ll be able to:
1) Review the anatomy and biomechanics of the thoracic spine and rib cage.
2) Become familiar with the palpatory anatomy of the thoracic spine and rib cage.
3) Be able to make a positional diagnosis of thoracic spinal dysfunction, identifying neutral and non-neutral dysfunctions.
4) Be able to treat thoracic spinal dysfunctions utilizing muscle energy and direct joint mobilization techniques.
5) Understand how to evaluate and treat structural rib dysfunctions.
6) Understand the importance of evaluating and treating the patient for adverse neural tension signs in the UE.
7) Be able to design an exercise program for patients with thoracic spine and rib cage dysfunction.
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Speaker: Mark Bookhout, PT, MS, FAAOMPT - Plymouth, MN
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