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SUMMARY:CERVICAL & THORACIC SPINE
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person\, interactive\, fun and PRACTICAL course. The learning experience will be incomparable to an on-line course or anything offered through AI :o) \nWould you like read over 1000 TESTIMONIALS? \nFri. May 8\, 2026 (1pm-8pm) \nInstructor: Dr. Bahram Jam; PT\, FCAMT \n\nMember of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)\nMember of the International Federation of Manipulative Therapists\nCredentialed with The McKenzie Institute International\n\n  \nCOURSE OBJECTIVES \nThis course will enable you to gain a practical knowledge of the possible anatomical and psychosocial factors leading to persistent neck\, thoracic region and rib cage pain. Once the pain classification is identified\, optimal management optins of acute and persistent cervical whiplash associated disorders (WAD) will be clearly reviewed. \nSo what does the evidence (as of 2026) thus far tell us regarding optimal management of WADs? \n\nPatient re-assurance ++\nPain Education\nMaintenance of activity levels\, but not too much\nGeneral exercise program\nSpecific exercise programs focusing on neck and shoulders\nEncouragement of coping strategies\nSimple analgesics\n\nAlthough the research papers make the management sound so simple\, we all know it is not so easy. This course will help you become more confident in your treatment of acute and persistent neck and thoracic spine pain knowing that you’re providing the best treatments based on the best available evidence. \nView my video on WAD \nView my video on one reason for delayed recovery in WADs \nCRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE \n\nThis course is open to all healthcare providers and students awaiting licensing\nThere are NO prerequisites for this course\n\n  \nGENERAL COURSE INFORMATION \nCertificates & Tax Receipts provided on course date / $30.00 is non-refundable / No refunds for cancellations 2 weeks or less before course date
URL:https://www.aptei.ca/courses/cx-may-2026-new-glasgow/
LOCATION:Aberdeen Hospital / PT Dept\, 835 East River Road\, New Glasgow\, NS\, B2H 3S6\, Canada
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