In this new Physioplus course, you can review the assessment and treatment techniques for chronic diseases of the cervical spine.
Neck pain is often complex and is therefore poorly treated. But thanks to Chris Worsfold, we have a new course on Physioplus that summarizes all intracacies of neck management using a case study. The overarching goal of this brand new course is to give you an example of how a neck pain assessment can be structured, from subjective assessment to objective tests and possible treatment options.
Case Study to Assess Neck Pain
Assessing and treating patients with neck pain is anything but easy. Neck injuries can cause a number of problems beyond pain and movement disorders, including sensorimotor impairments and changes in muscle performance. This case study offers a model assessment of a 22 year old male patient with chronic neck pain. As part of the differentiation diagnosis for chronic neck pain in this patient, Chris Worsfold examines all aspects of assessing balance, eyesight and muscle performance, and then discusses possible treatment options.
At the end of this course, expect the following:
Understand how a robust neck assessment is structured
Create clinically-based treatment plans based on a thorough subjective assessment
Take a look at some objective tests in a clinical context
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Who is Chris Worsfold?
Chris Worsfold is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist who works in a private practice in the UK. He is a leader in his profession when it comes to assessing, treating and understanding complex neck pain. He is also a lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire. Chris is a great lawyer for the profession and has represented physiotherapy in parliament.
Further Physioplus courses from Chris
Chris has a growing portfolio of high quality Physioplus courses. There is surely no better place on the Internet to improve your neck assessment and treatment skills. Below are some of the other courses Chris offers on Physioplus.
Muscle performance for neck pain
This course is accredited by the SASP-3 CEUs and the FSBPT-2 CCUs 
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The deep and superficial muscles of the neck are examined and how their function changes in pain. Evaluation and rehabilitation strategies for the neck and extensor muscles are discussed. This course does not lead to any clinical qualification and clinicians should only apply the management and assessment strategies mentioned above if they fall within their area of practice.
At the end of this course, expect the following:
Identify 8 ways in which the function of the deep and superficial neck muscles changes for neck pain
Describe 3 muscle tests for the deep cervical muscles
Plan a treatment and follow-up program for a patient with neck pain based on a specific case scenario
Neck pain doesn't have to be complicated!
Predicting Whiplash Results
This course is accredited by the SASP-3 CEUs and FSBPT CCUs that follow . 
This course examines the four indicators that research has identified as reliable predictors of final recovery from whiplash. Learn how to identify each of these factors when evaluating the patient and how to interpret these results. In particular, find out how they should affect your clinical management in the acute and chronic phase of whiplash symptoms. Please note that this course does not teach practical skills or lead to a clinical qualification.
At the end of this course you can expect:
Discuss the four factors that predict whiplash results
Identify four methods to identify these factors during the assessment
Describe four evidence-based clinical approaches to address each of these factors.
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Sensorimotor impairment in neck pain
This course is accredited by the SASP-3 CEUs and FSBPT CCUs that will follow. 
Neck trauma such as whiplash injury can lead to the cervical receptors in the neck of a patient being disturbed and impairing the sensorimotor control of the patient. This leads to symptoms that affect the patient's balance and proprioception and lead to dizziness and uncertainty. These symptoms are often not recognized and are not treated as part of the rehabilitation process.
At the end of this course, expect the following:
Describe the sensorimotor function and dysfunction based on the influence of mechanoreceptors, muscle spindles and reflexes in the neck
Describe the sensorimotor function and dysfunction based on the influence of mechanoreceptors, muscle spindles and reflexes in the neck
Discuss 5 tests that were used to assess a patient suspected of sensory-motor impairment
Create a treatment plan for a patient with sensorimotor impairment based on the test results in individual cases
Let's take your anatomy and physiology to the next level
Whiplash-related disorders and rehabilitation
The deep and superficial muscles of the neck are examined and how their function changes in pain. Evaluation and rehabilitation strategies for the neck and extensor muscles are discussed. This course does not lead to any clinical qualification and clinicians should only apply the management and assessment strategies mentioned above if they fall within their area of practice.
At the end of this course, expect the following:
Detect common red flags in WAD
Understand the principles of neck pain rehabilitation
Understand the pathophysiology of WAD
Whiplash-related disorders and rehabilitation
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