Course curriculum

  • 1

    Cervical Spine

    • Anatomy Review of the Cervical Spine

    • Cervical Biomechanics Chart

    • Cervical Biomechanics

    • Cervical PIVM

    • Cervical Assessment

    • Signs of Craniovertebral Instability

    • Testing for Instability in the Cervical Spine

    • Anatomy Review of Cranial Nerves

    • Cranial Nerve Testing

    • Cranial Nerve Knowledge Check

    • Cervical Traction & Compression

    • Vertebral Artery Testing

    • Transverse Ligament Testing

    • Testing Odontoid

    • Cervical Assessment

    • Cervical Spine Anatomy Knowledge Check

    • Lower Cervical Lock

    • Pre-Manipulative Hold
  • 2

    Thoracic Spine & Ribs

    • Anatomy Review of the Thoracic Spine & Ribs

    • Thoracic Biomechanics Chart

    • Thoracic Biomechanics

    • Thoracic Assessment

    • Thoracic Arm Positions

    • Rib Assessment

    • Thoracic Spine & Rib Anatomy Knowledge Check
  • 3

    Final Exam

    • STOP - To be completed after the practical course instruction

    • SMART PT - Upper Spine - Final Exam