Part B - The Cervical and Thoracic Spine 

Course Overview

This 28 hour course focuses on the application of MDT to the cervical and thoracic spine. The course explores the assessment, classification and management of patients with cervical and thoracic pain, related arm symptoms and functional limitations.

The first part of the course is completed as an online learning module. The online module must be completed prior to attending the remaining three days of face to face teaching. 

The principles of MDT and how they apply within the biopsychosocial framework of managing patients with cervical and thoracic pain and functional limitations, is the key focus of this course. Participants will explore and practice the MDT assessment, classification and management process through lectures, workshops, discussions, role plays and patient assessments. 

The MDT classifications of in the cervical and thoracic spine are described in detail and appropriate management plans are discussed, with emphasis on the use of patient self-treatment procedures and education.

Indications for the use of clinician procedures are  also discussed and hands on techniques demonstrated and practiced. 

Follow up patient assessments are used to illustrate the reassessment process and allow participants to get a realistic  impression of the impact of the MDT system on different patient presentations, over 2-3 treatment sessions.

The course includes an illustrated manual and reference list. Participants will also have access to videos of all procedures, the full reference list on the MII website and a voluntary self-assessment post-course quiz (English Only).  

Course Goals

This course will provide participants with the introductory knowledge and basic skills to begin to:

  1. Appropriately apply MDT to patients with cervical / thoracic symptoms in the context of the biopsychosocial model of care.
  2. Distinguish between the McKenzie classifications and provide appropriate management regimes for each of the classifications.
  3. Identify when the application of clinician forces are required for the resolution of symptoms using McKenzie’s “progression of forces” concept.
  4. Assist patients to design and apply the therapeutic processes required to achieve the patient goals.

Total Course time: 7 hours online, 21 hours live course

Course Fees

$990.00 incl GST

  • 10% discount off both course fees is offered to non-members who book and pay for 2 courses at the same time - (A+B, A+C, B+C, B+D, C+D) 
  • 15% discount off all course fees is offered to non-members who book and pay for 4 courses at the same time - (A+B+C+D)
  • 10% discount off the course fee is offered to MIA members who book and pay for any Part A-D course
  • 50% discount off the course fee is offered to Credentialed/Diplomaed members who book and pay for any Part A-D course - this allows these members to meet the requirement for remaining on the Clinician Locator.

Prerequisites

Prior completion of the following McKenzie Institute course, presented by licensed McKenzie Institute Faculty:

  • Part A: The Lumbar Spine

Practical Sessions

During the practical sessions, participants are requested to wear suitable clothing, allowing easy access to the cervical and thoracic spine.

Professional Indemnity Insurance

As this is a practical course that may involve performance of exercise and manual therapy procedures on other participants, attendees are required to have suitable professional liability insurance.

Order of Courses

  • Part A must be completed first and Part D last. 
  • Participants may choose the order in which they complete Parts B and C. 
  • Full completion of Parts A-D is a prerequisite for the International Credentialling Exam.

 

For enquiries, please contact MIA on education@mckenzieinstituteaustralia.org