The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass
Gain the experience necessary to identify, assess and treat specific dysfunction within the cervical spine.
Take The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass Face-to-Face or Online
For therapists or students in sports therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, yoga, pilates & functional anatomy.
This Masterclass Counts Towards Your Bodymaster Diploma
Take all 10 Diploma Masterclasses to become a certified Bodymaster Practitioner, allowing you to treat more and refer less.
The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass gains you 7 CPD points
This masterclass is fully certified through the Sports Therapy Organisation. On completion you’ll receive a certificate and 7 CPD points.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Course details
Next Dates:
– 10th April 2025
Duration: 1 Day
Venue: Core Elements, Swindon SN1 4BA
Trainer: John Gibbons
Price: £175
CPD: 7 units
Full Course Timetable
The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass is a comprehensive, must-have roadmap of the functional anatomy, assessment & treatment of the cervical spine and peripheral nervous system. This masterclass explains everything from active and passive range of motion testing for the cervical spine, neurological testing, commonly seen medical conditions such as disc pathology and spondylosis. This course is an indispensable resource for physical therapists and bodyworkers.
The Vital Cervical Spine Masterclass demystifies what is a fascinating but complex subject and teaches you everything you need to know – from how to diagnose cervical spine pathologies to neuropathies that cause pain to the shoulder, arm and hand.
You will gain critical insights into the structure and functions of the cervical spine and learn how reflex testing can aid in diagnosing conditions, disc herniations.
Is it for You?
The advanced nature of the course content requires you have a high standard of both theoretical and practical knowledge. The minimum level of your ability, therefore, is Level 3 Sport Massage Therapist with ITEC, VTCT, IIST, Premier or similar diploma qualification. If you are an Osteopath, Chiropractor or Physiotherapist you would also benefit greatly from this course.
Pre Course Learning is essential and we would suggest a good knowledge and/or revision of the anatomy of the cervical spine with particular emphasis on the joints & ligaments, muscle origins and insertions.
Cervical spine manipulation (Grade 5) will not be taught on this course.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
➔ Functional Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
➔ Posture & Position of the Cervical Spine
➔ Anatomy and Function of the Cervical & Brachial Plexuses
➔ Radial, Median, Ulnar, Musculocutaneous & Axillary Nerve Testing
➔ Assessment of the Cervical Spine
➔ Deep Tendon Reflexes (DTRs)
➔ Sensory Testing – Dermatomes & Cutaneous Nerves
➔ Motor Testing – Myotomes
➔ Cervical Disc Anatomy & Pathology
➔ Common Medical Conditions associated with the Cervical Spine
➔ Muscle Length Testing & Treatment for the Cervical Spine
➔ Myofascial Soft Tissue Techniques
➔ Kinesiology & Athletic Taping Techniques
➔ Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTT) – Median, Radial & Ulnar Nerve tests
➔ Phalens & Tinel Neurological tests
➔ Anatomy of the Cervical Spine
➔ Anatomy of the Brachial Plexus
➔ Differential Diagnosis of Referred Pain & Related Pathologies
➔ Anatomy of the Cervical Intervertebral Disc
➔ Disc Pathology of C5, C6 and C7 Nerve Roots
➔ Spondylosis & Facet Joint Syndrome
➔ Reflex Testing – Upper Limb
➔ Babinski Reflex Testing
➔ Dermatome Testing – Upper Limb
➔ Myotome Testing – Upper Limb
➔ Assessment of the Cervical Spine using Active, Passive ROM and Specific Tests
➔ Special Tests associated with the Cervical Spine
➔ Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
➔ Case Studies of Cervical & Neurological Pathologies
➔ Soft Tissue Techniques
➔ K-taping and Athletic Taping
➔ Neurodynamic Nerve Testing
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WHY SHOULD YOU TRAIN WITH ME?
I’m the creator of the Bodymaster Method® and I’ve spent years teaching post-graduate professionals worldwide to become the ‘go-to’ therapist in their area. My courses are built on everything I have learned as an osteopath, writer, researcher and lecturer.
The Bodymaster Method® is different from what you learned at university. You were probably taught to look at the site of pain, possibly perform hands-on therapy, and load the tissue with eccentric loading. The Bodymaster method® teaches you to look at your client as a whole person, not just at the site of pain.
On completion of the course you will have the knowledge and practical experience necessary to identify, assess and treat specific pathologies found within the cervical spine and associated neurological framework, and successfully formulate a diagnosis and prognosis for your patients.
Content And Brief Outline Of Programme
09.45 | Registration and introduction |
10.00 | Surface anatomy of the cervical spine – theory |
10.45 | Surface anatomy – practical |
11.30 | Break |
11.45 | Assessment of the cervical spine. Active and passive ROM, vertebral artery, specific cervical tests |
12.30 | Lunch |
13.15 | Motion testing of the cervical spine. Differential diagnosis of cervical / referred patterns of pain. Neurological testing: Reflex testing C5/6/7 Dermatome & Myotomes |
14.45 | Break |
15.00 | Treatment of cervical spine. Strain-counterstrain (SCS), Muscle energy techniques (MET), Bodymaster release techniques (BMRT) |
16.15 | Summary – certificates and dispersal |
Terms and conditions
Bodymaster Method courses are subject to payment in full at the time of booking, which reserves your place on the specific course and ensures your certification is ready for handout on completion. Please note that payment is non refundable should you decide to cancel the course or fail to attend.
If you know at least two weeks in advance that you are unable to attend then you may be able to transfer to another course at the discretion of the tutor. However, after this time frame should you wish to transfer, you will be expected to pay 50% of the new course fee.
There may be the odd occasion that a course unfortunately may be cancelled. You will be notified in good time and transferred onto a later course date.