When a problem in one area, like the thoracic spine, manifests as pain or dysfunction elsewhere, effective diagnosis and treatment is a challenge. This complexity is compounded when symptoms are treated in isolation, overlooking how interconnected the body's systems are…

Recognizing the principles of regional interdependence of the spine puts you a step ahead in diagnosing and treating complex cases. This comprehensive training empowers you to accurately identify the root of pain and see the bigger picture, enhancing your existing methods to achieve even better patient outcomes.

Meticulously designed to blend cutting-edge research with practical, hands-on techniques, you'll learn how to:

• Restore functional strength more quickly and get patients back to their daily activities with confidence
• Integrate multimodal treatment strategies effectively: myofascial release, manual therapy, postural restoration, therapeutic exercise, and more!
• Incorporate kinesiology taping and other supportive modalities to extend the benefits of your treatment beyond the clinic
• Expertly tailor rehabilitation exercises and interventions across diverse patient demographics: from athletes to geriatrics
• Discover the power of breath in enhancing mindset, memory, and movement, and integrate these techniques into your practice
• Embrace a biopsychosocial model for a more comprehensive understanding and management of back pain

Mastering these skills not only broadens your treatment repertoire but also potentially expands your client base and increases your earnings. Whether you're refining current skills or expanding your clinical capabilities, this program provides the essential knowledge and tools to achieve superior patient outcomes.

• Gain insights into how thoracic spine mechanics influence neck, shoulder, and hip function
• Quickly identify biomechanical deficits and their systemic impacts with global assessment techniques
• Integrate multimodal techniques like myofascial release and kinesiology taping to enhance thoracic mobility and posture
• Explore the regional interdependence model for more effective evaluations and treatments
• Practical application for a wide range of conditions, from upper extremity dysfunctions to lower back pain

• Streamlined techniques to assess lumbar spine impairments
• Learn hands-on skills for tissue mobilization and pain relief
• Tailor interventions for various low back pain presentations
• Incorporate Clinical Practice Guidelines CPGs for informed decision-making and reimbursement
• Master effective manual therapy techniques for lumbar spine mobility

• Tailor spine rehab exercises for various patient populations with exercise progression and regression models
• Enhance your clinical decision-making in spine rehab & choose the most effective treatment strategies
• Explore the role of the spine in overall body mechanics and performance
• Comprehensive Evaluation Techniques: Master movement screens and directional bias assessments
• Integrate strength and mobility work to balance core function with overall spinal movement and strength

• Develop strategies for common conditions like osteoporosis and stenosis
• Learn to apply functional outcome measures ideal for the geriatric population
• Acquire skills to distinguish and treat various ambulation-affecting disorders
• Understand the post-surgical treatment implications of various lumbar spine surgeries
• Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Approaches: Explore the roles of different healthcare professionals in managing geriatric low back pain

• Comprehensive evaluation strategies for a thorough neck pain assessment
• Diagnostic Category-Based Treatment: Customize treatments based on specific neck pain diagnoses
• Evidence-based manual therapy techniques and interventions for conditions like cervicalgia and cervicocranial syndrome
• Understand critical considerations for acute vs. chronic neck pain management
• Utilize clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to enhance treatment efficacy and documentation

• Implement a holistic approach using the biopsychosocial model to understand and manage low back pain
• Reframe the pain experience and manage misinformation via graded exposure techniques
• Engage patients in their care plan for improved outcomes
• Tailor interventions to meet individual patient goals and abilities with progression and regression strategies
• Incorporate mind-body practice techniques like breathwork to enhance functional outcomes

• Explore the systemic approach to addressing sacroiliac joint pain: the joint-by-joint approach
• Learn drills for hip mobility that can alleviate SI joint pain
• Master exercises for core strengthening to enhance SIJ stability
• Identify and address motor control issues affecting the SI joint
• Develop strategies to educate patients on movement therapies to reduce low back pain risk