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Comprehensive Management of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage

Program Details:
February 6, 2027 | 2/6-2/7; 8:00am-4:00pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
Free to $160.00
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
14.00
Registration Deadline:
2/5/27 12:00 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
2/6/27 8:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
This 14-hour interactive course equips physical therapists with practical skills to evaluate and treat cervical and thoracic spine and rib cage dysfunctions. Through focused lectures and hands-on labs, participants will explore anatomy, biomechanics, and neuroanatomical relationships to improve movement efficiency and patient outcomes using evidence-based techniques.

Keywords: physical therapist, PT, spine, rib cage

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the anatomy, biomechanics, and efficient movement of the cervical and thoracic spine.
  • Understanding the relationships between the upper cervical spine and the brainstem, spinal cord, and nerves.
  • Verbalize red and yellow flags.
  • Correctly perform a thorough upper quadrant evaluation, reason through findings, and recognize the patho-mechanics to various cervical and thoracic pathologies.
  • Utilize manual therapy techniques including soft tissue and spinal mobilizations including HVAT (high velocity amplitude thrusts) where appropriate for the cervical and thoracic spine and rib cage.
Disclosures
Upstate AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. The speaker has signed a vested interest form declaring no conflict of interest in education activity. Provisions of this educational activity by Upstate AHEC does not imply endorsement by Upstate AHEC or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.
Credits Available
  • Physical Therapy, PTA
    SC Board of Physical Therapy
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 2/5/2027)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $160.00 (Until 2/5/2027)
    Credit Statement
    This program has been submitted for 14 contact hours of continuing education by South Carolina AHEC under its accreditation by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Board of Examiners for Physical Therapy.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Upstate AHEC (Training Room)
    Location:
    Greenville , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Brandi England
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bengland@upstateahec.org
  • Name:
    Belinda Cowan
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bcowan@upstateahec.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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