Current Concepts in Cervicocephalic Pain: Cervical Spine and Headache
This course will define cervicocephalic pain primarily as it relates to diagnosis and treatment via non-pharmacologic means. Focus will be placed upon the identification of cervicocephalic pain as it exists among the constellation of other potential headache disorder etiologies. To that end, an exploration of the ICHD-3 Beta edition (International Classification of Headache Disorders, version 3) will be provided. A practical examination of the relevant anatomy, physiology, neurophysiology and pathophysiology of the cervicocephalic system is presented as related to enabling a thorough clinical examination. A brief consideration of TMD as a potential contributor to HA will also be presented. The examination process itself including the basic clinical examination, special tests, imaging, and differential diagnosis are presented in detail so clinicians will be able to better recognize and treat the primary variations of cervicocephalic pain. A review of the options for conservative management will be provided with specific attention given to manual therapy intervention. And finally, an overview of medical management (including the most relevant and common pharmacological interventions) is discussed as it pertains to furnishing the practicing clinician with a working knowledge of alternative treatment options.
Instructor
Eric Cedor, BA, DPT, ScD, COMT
Eric Cedor, BA, DPT, ScD, COMT, graduated from Louisiana State University’s School of Allied Health with a master’s degree in physical therapy in 2006. He went on to acquire a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Mississippi. Eric ... read more
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives: Through a combination of lecture and lab, participants will
- Understand the ICHD-3, Beta Edition, for the identification and classification of headache disorders.
- Describe the normal anatomy and biomechanics of the cervical spine, especially as it relates to the production of cervicocephalic pain.
- Appreciate the pathophysiology and neurophysiology of the primary and secondary headache disorders.
- Comprehend the role of the Trigeminocervical Complex in the generation and modulation of cervicocephalic pain.
- Explain the role of cervical dysfunction in headache disorders in relationship to migraine, tension-type headache, trigeminal autonomic cephalgias and other primary headache disorders.
- Conduct a thorough patient evaluation including history, clinical examination and differential diagnosis.
- Utilize the most well validated outcome tools for the quantification and qualification of headache patients.
- Develop appropriate plans of care for each of the primary headache disorders.
- Understand the role of the physical therapist in conjunction with other medical specialties including the primary care physician, neurologist and pain management specialist.
- Understand the basic pharmacology behind the most commonly used medications employed in the management of headache.
- Demonstrate performance of an upper cervical spine mobility and provocation exam.
- Demonstrate performance of upper cervical spine ligamentous testing.
- Understand the pathoanatomy regarding upper cervical instability in traumatic onset cervicocephalic pain.
- Demonstrate performance of joint mobilizations for the C0-C7 segments.
- Demonstrate performance of soft tissue techniques for the treatment of cervicocephalic pain.
Course Outline/Topics
Download the syllabus in the session notes for a detailed agenda.
Date: October 25 & 26, 2024
Delivery Method: In-person
Time:
Friday 10/25 8:00-5:00pm (Sign in 7:30am)
Saturday 10/26 8:00-1:00pm (Sign in 7:30am)
Location: UWM School of Continuing Education
Instructor: Eric Cedor BA, DPT, ScD, COMT
Fee:
$500 by Sept 25, 2024
$550 after Sept 25, 2024
CEUs: 1.3, CEHs: 13
Enrollment Limit: 30
Program Number: 1010-16394
Note: What to wear: comfortable, flexible clothing; please dress in layers as it is not always easy to regulate the temperature of large meeting rooms.
Registration Deadline: Oct 18, 2024
