EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE VS. EVIDENCE-INFORMED PRACTICE
ANATOMY OF CERVICAL SPINE
- Structures to palpate
- Upper spine (Occiput, Atlas and Axis)
- Typical segments (C3-C7)
BIOMECHANICS OF CERVICAL SPINE
- OA Joint
- AA Joint
- Typical motion segments (C2/3 to C6-C7)
EVALUATION PROCESS
- History
- Red flags
- Physical Examination
- Special Tests
PALPATION AND SPECIAL TESTS LABORATORY
PRINCIPLES OF MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUES (MET)
- Contraindications and precautions
MET LABORATORY 1
- Cervical Mobility Testing C2-C7
- Extension Technique C2-C7
MET LABORATORY 2
- Flexion Technique C2-C7
- AA Joint Evaluation and Treatment
- OA Joint Evaluation and Treatment
EXERCISES FOR HOME PROGRAM TO SUPPORT MET