The Anatomy of Cervical and Thoracic Assessments

Three Part Course by Dr. Kathy Dooley

Three Part Course by Dr. Kathy Dooley

The Biomechanics and Functional Anatomy of the Cervical and Thoracic Spines and How They Participate in the Scapulothoracic Joint

Both the cervical and the thoracic spine play a major role in many problems for which clients come to see a manual therapist. Assessing these areas accurately represents therefore the foundation for an effective treatment plan.

In this course, Dr. Kathy Dooley discusses the biomechanics and functional anatomy of the cervical and thoracic spines, along with how they participate in the scapulothoracic joint. Kathy provides us with the necessary anatomical information for assessment and show where causes for dysfunctional patterns may lie.

This course offers practical tips on palpation assessment and correction along with a discussion on condition-based assessment of treatment like upper cross syndrome and thoracic outlet syndrome.

The course is is suitable for therapists, instructors, teachers and practitioners of all modalities. You do not need to be a practitioner to enroll, but a passionate interest in human movement is essential.

PART 1

Overview of Cervical Anatomy Based Assessment

  • how to assess biomechanical movement of the cervical spine
  • what anatomical culprits to look for when dysfunctional patterns are witnessed
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PART 2

Overview of Thoracic Anatomy Based Assessments

  • how to assess biomechanical movement of the thoracic spine
  • the cervical and thoracic components of the scapulothoracic joint
  • The different parts of stance
  • what anatomical culprits to look for when dysfunctional patterns are witnessed

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PART 3

Condition-Specific Assessment Strategies

  • the anatomy of upper-cross syndrome
  • the anatomy of thoracic outlet syndrome
  • contributions to scapulothoracic dysfunctions

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Kathy Dooley is a chiropractor and anatomy instructor at two New York City medical schools and adjunct professor at New York University’s College of Dentistry. With her profound knowledge of and infectious enthusiasm for anatomy she makes this somewhat daunting subject accessible to all.

Join Kathy as she shares her amazing anatomical knowledge in a way that will be an enrichment to your skill set.

Also see Kathy’s hugely popular course on Gait Anatomy

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Please contact us if you have questions about the course: info@ehealthlearning.tv

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