Thoracic / Lumbar Spine & Rib Cage
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Class Description
This 2-day beginning to intermediate level course has been designed to instruct the practitioner ineffective and efficient evaluation and treatment techniques for dysfunctions related to the thoracic spine and rib cage. The clinician will also gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of manual physical therapy, its principles and goals, as well as differences between indirect and direct modalities. Treatment will address type I and II dysfunctions of the thoracic spine; joint integrity of the AC, SC and sternocostal joints as they relate to ribcage mobility, to name a few. This course will include an optional comprehensive exam, offering the clinician eligibility towards certification in line of the orthopedic manual therapy courses.
Topics of the Day
This 2-day course is designed to offer hands-on experience and to help the clinician gain expertise by learning how to:
- Identify the goals of manual therapy.
- Describe the differences between indirect vs. direct modalities of manual therapy.
- Identify and treat Type I/II/III motion of the thoracic spine.
- Assess the biomechanics and joint integrity of the acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular joints of the rib cage as they relate to acute and chronic injuries.
- Evaluate and treat various dysfunctions of the rib cage as they relate to rib cage mobility as they relate to acute and chronic injuries.
- Design and implement a strengthening and conditioning program of the thoracic spine, rib cage and UEs to proactive reduce injury/re-injury.
Target Audience: PTs, PTAs, OTs, COTAs, MTs, ATs and other health care professionals.
About the Instructor
Mathew Gardella, PT is the Program Director for Trinity Seminars as well as a Senior Instructor. He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University Physical Therapy Program and has been a senior therapist at Crossroads P.T. since 2001. Matt was Adjunct Professor for Quinnipiac University P.T. Master’s program 2000-2001 Matt served as Program Director for Crossroads Fitness Center and was a Columbia CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. Matt has had extensive post-graduate education/training in Manual Therapy.
