Neuromuscular control and strengthening exercises are recommended for patients within several of the neck pain classifications. This course demonstrates specific cervical spine interventions to improve strength and neuromuscular control.
Topics to include:
-Deep cervical flexor strength and endurance exercises
-Isometrics
-Use of biofeedback
Neuromuscular control and strengthening exercises are recommended for patients within several of the neck pain classifications. This course demonstrates specific cervical spine interventions to improve strength and neuromuscular control. Topics to include:
-Deep cervical flexor strength and endurance exercises
-Isometrics
-Use of biofeedback
Outline:
Overview
Posture
Isometrics
Cervical Flexor Strengthening
Cervical Extensor Training
Advanced Training
Course Contributor
References
Matthew R. Wertman holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He achieved a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from West Virginia University. Matt has gained experience as a Physical Therapist in a variety of different settings including outpatient orthopedics, inpatient rehabilitation, and home health. He has a strong background in manual therapy and has additional training and experience in functional and trigger-point based dry needling, as well as Mulligan and McKenzie techniques, focusing on mobilization and effective assessment and treatment strategies. He is passionate about promoting independence through education and functional-based rehabilitation. Matt is a Physical Therapy Writer that enjoys being able to combine his clinical knowledge with his interest in research to promote advances in the field of rehabilitation. Disclosure: Matthew Wertman, PT, DPT has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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