Management of Head, Neck and Shoulder Dysfunction using Visual Feedback, Neuromotor control exercises and Functional Manual Therapy techniques

NEXT COURSE:

August 15-16,

Castle Rock, Colorado

80104

This evidence-informed continuing education course integrates foundational principles of Motor Learning and Motor Control with the practical application of Mobilization with Movement (MWM) for individuals presenting with head, neck and shoulder dysfunction. Joint Position Sense deficits and movement dysfunctions have been discovered and linked to various conditioning that are commonly treated in physical rehabilitation medicine. And often they are paired with orthopedic / mechanical musculoskeletal impairments. This 16 CEU course (13 live and 3 pre-course reading) will take the participant through assessment and treatment strategies for conditions involving the Head, Neck, and Shoulder by combing the hands on manual therapy skills of MWM with visual guided neuromotor rehabilitation.

Section 1: Managing Head, Neck and Shoulder Pain with MWM

This section applies Brian Mulligan’s Mobilization with Movement principles to the cervical and upper thoracic regions. Participants will learn clinical reasoning strategies, assessment procedures, and hands-on techniques to immediately improve range of motion, decrease pain, and restore functional patterns. Current literature, safety considerations, and patient-specific modifications will be discussed. Through live lab practice, participants will gain confidence integrating MWM into a comprehensive treatment plan that aligns with motor learning principles to enhance carryover and long-term outcomes.

Section 2): Motor Learning & Motor Control Principles
Once the participant understands how to improve orthopedic pain presentations using MWM’s, the participants will explore the neuromuscular mechanisms that govern skilled movement, including sensory integration, feedback/feedforward systems, stages of learning, error-based learning, and attentional focus strategies. The participant with combine this learning with treatment applications with emphasis on how clinicians can structure practice conditions, cueing, and task progression to optimize patient acquisition, retention, and transfer of functional skills while using the Motion Guidance system. This design helps to lock-in immediate improvements in pain, ROM, and strength to ensure progress with your patients.

The following conditions will be discussed:

· Whiplash Associated Disorder

· Concussion

· Acute neck pain management

· Chronic Neck pain

· Shoulder pain

· Cervico-Thoracic Junction dysfunction

· Cervicogenic Headache management

· Cervicogenic Dizziness management

Ten (10) pre-course published articles are available at this link to help facilitate understanding and learning of the principles and applications discussed in this course. This content completion is required prior to attending the live class. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/4xy9j0nqf4d0wo6lhsevn/AKkrPtbtYSl7ONZJuNult0s?rlkey=lhuftodpianvo2txooiqeo2oe&st=a0yboyq6&dl=0

Registration Cost:

A registration cost of $649 applies to each registrant. Early Bird before July 4th is 525$.

The hosts receive extra benefits. If you are interested in hosting this course at your facility with your staff, contact us for further details.

Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

· Understand how to implement an external focus of attention, motivation, and expectations into treatment strategies to maximize performance and learning

· Determine appropriate types of feedback for your client depending on their skill level

· Understand and be able to perform treatments with the understanding of The Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy parameters

· Create sport specific treatment options using immediate visual feedback to enhance athlete engagement including the post-operative Shoulder, non-operative shoulder conditions, concussion, and whiplash.

· How to diagnose Joint Position Sense Error at the cervical spineand understand its prevalence in WAD, CNP, and Concussion

· The participant will be able to perform a Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide at the lower cervical spine

· Perform accurate oculomotor assessment for VOR, Saccades, and X 0 viewing

· How to diagnose Joint Position Sense Error at the shoulder

· Create an individualized corrective treatment program for JPSE for your client

Course timeline:
Pre-Course Work (3 Hours)

Independent Study (Online / PDF / Video Content)

Introduction to Mulligan Concept Principles (1 hr)
Cervical Spine Biomechanics & Neurodynamics Review (1 hr)
Motion Guidance System Overview + JPSE Concepts (1 hr)

Day 1 – Mulligan Concept: Cervical, Headache, Dizziness & Upper Quadrant Applications (6.5 Hours)

Day 2 – Motion Guidance Motor Control, JPSE & Head/Neck Applications (6.5 Hours)

Morning Session

7:30–8:00 AM
Registration

8:00–8:15 AM (0.25 hr)
Course Orientation & Safety Review

Introduction
Cervical MWM applications

8:15–9:15 AM (1.0 hr)
Lecture & Demo: Mulligan Concept Fundamentals

MWM principles
Comparable sign, positioning, force direction
NAGs vs. SNAGs

9:15–10:15 AM (1.0 hr)
Lab: NAGs & Reverse NAGs

C0–T3 techniques
Symptom modification
Progressions/regressions

10:15–10:25 AM (0.17 hr)
Break

10:25–11:35 AM (1.17 hr)
Lab: SNAGs for Pain, ROM Loss & Headache

C1–C2 rotation SNAG
Sustained SNAGs
Self-SNAGs

11:35–11:45 AM (0.17 hr)
Break

11:45 AM–12:15 PM (0.5 hr)
Lab: Headache & Cervicogenic Dizziness

SNAGs for dizziness
Mechanisms & safety

12:15–1:15 PM
Lunch

Afternoon Session

1:15–2:00 PM (0.75 hr)
Lab: SMWAM (Spine Mobilization with Arm Movement)

Thoracic + CT junction
Neural/shoulder mobility

2:00–3:00 PM (1.0 hr)
Lab: MWM for Neurodynamics (ULTT)

Median, radial, ulnar bias
Glide + movement integration

3:00–3:10 PM (0.17 hr)
Break

3:10–4:00 PM (0.83 hr)
Lab: MWM for Shoulder Pain

Lateral glide
Posterior glide
Functional integration

4:00–4:10 PM (0.17 hr)
Break

4:10–4:30 PM (0.33 hr)
Group Integration

Case application
Troubleshooting

Morning Session

8:00–8:20 AM (0.33 hr)
Intro to Motion Guidance (Head/Neck)

Visual feedback
JPSE metrics

8:20–9:30 AM (1.17 hr)
Lab: JPSE Assessment – Cervical

Setup
Accuracy testing
Data interpretation

9:30–10:20 AM (0.83 hr)
Lab: JPSE Treatment – Head/Neck

Target tracking
Motor learning principles

10:20–10:30 AM (0.17 hr)
Break

10:30–11:20 AM (0.83 hr)
Lab: Motor Control w/ Head Laser

Smooth pursuit
Error-based learning

11:20–11:30 AM (0.17 hr)
Break

11:30 AM–12:15 PM (0.75 hr)
Lab: Deep Neck Flexor Training

Chin tuck – Head Lift testing and progression
Laser feedback
Integration with MWMs

12:15–1:15 PM
Lunch

Afternoon Session

1:15–2:15 PM (1.0 hr)
Lab: JPSE Assessment – Shoulder

Movement path errors
Motor control mapping

2:15–3:00 PM (0.75 hr)
Lab: JPSE Treatment – Shoulder

Variable practice
Integration with Day 1

3:00–3:10 PM (0.17 hr)
Break

3:10–3:50 PM (0.67 hr)
Lecture + Lab: VOMS Screening

Smooth pursuit
Saccades
VOR

3:50–4:00 PM (0.17 hr)
Break

4:00–4:45 PM (0.75 hr)
Final Integration Lab

Full case application
Treatment planning
Documentation & education

Wrap-Up, Q&A, Certificates

Continuing Education Credits: 16 CEUs will be provided by Motion Guidance, LLC. State CEU’s will be acquired as indicated by the host.

Instructor: Eric Dinkins PT, MSPT, DPT, OCS, Cert. MT, CMP, MCTA, CCI, CDN

Email: eric@motionguidance.com

Dr. Dinkins is a graduate from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and has been practicing since 2001. In 2017, he completed his transitional program to acquire his Doctor of Physical Therapy. He has earned post-graduate certifications in Manipulative Therapy and is a Certified Mulligan Practitioner with the Mulligan Concept ™ of manual therapy. He earned his Board Certification as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association. He and Dr. Talmadge Blair, PT founded Motion Guidance in 2014.

CANCELLATION POLICIES:

Individual Participant Cancellation Policy:All cancellations must be submitted with written notice and received 14 days prior to the course date. Refunds, minus an administrative fee of $50.00, are provided if cancellation is received in this timeframe. No refunds will be issued if notice is received less than 14 days before the course.

Motion Guidance, LLC Right to cancel: Motion Guidance, LLC and its teachers reserve the right to cancel any course prior to the course date due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances (especially related to COIVD-19). In the unlikely event that this should occur, individual tuition fees will be returned in full (though life can be unpredictable, we will do everything in our power to avoid such a cancellation < 28 days before the course). However, Motion Guidance, LLC, and its teachers will not be held responsible for airline tickets, hotel reservations, or any other travel or personal expenses incurred by the registrant.

Motion Guidance, LLC will make every attempt to contact you as soon as possible in the event a course must be canceled. Please consider this policy before making your travel arrangements.

Host Cancellation Policy: In the event that the host facility must cancel, 6 week’s notice must be given in writing to the course instructor. This will allow sufficient time to notify all registered participants.