Discover: An Introduction to the
Thorax
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Introduction to the
course
 Although
estimated to be less prevalent than low back or neck pain, thoracic pain, when
present, can be significant and disabling. Furthermore, the non-painful but
dysfunctional thorax can greatly impact and contribute to the development of
pain and dysfunction in neighbouring areas such as the cervical spine, lumbar
spine, pelvis, and the shoulder girdle complex.
Whereas
low back and pelvic pain have received considerable research interest, research
on the thorax remains limited. However, biomechanical models have been
developed and our understanding of integrated muscle and joint function for
control and movement of the spine has increased. A client-centered model has
evolved that considers the evidence, clinical expertise, and the interplay of
multiple systems. This System-based Classification for Failed Load Transfer
(“The Puzzle” - Lee & Lee 2007), will be highlighted and used extensively in
this course to reveal how impairments in one or more of these systems can impact
function and performance in the thorax and how that relates to integrated spinal
function.
Course
Description
Discover:
An Introduction to the Thorax is a 3-day evidence-based course (Sackett et al
2002) that reviews the current evidence and presents a clinical model for
assessment and treatment of the thorax. This course presents a structural
framework for clinical decision making which enables the therapist to decide
when, where and why different treatment interventions should be applied for
successful rehabilitation. Linking together a biomechanical approach, taking
into consideration thoracic segmental stability, and incorporating new research
on motor control and the deep muscle system in the thorax, a new integrated
approach for assessing and treating the thorax has been developed.
Based on
specific assessment tests, the clinician will learn how to integrate joint
mobilisation techniques, myofascial release techniques, stabilisation exercises
as well as functional integration exercises into a complete multimodal program
which is patient specific i.e. prescriptive - and thus most effective. Novel
concepts developed by LJ Lee for assessment and training of segmental thoracic
control, including assessment and correction of integrated ‘ring’ function, will
also be covered.
This 3-day
course lays the foundation for understanding how to restore movement and control
within the thorax and how this impacts the rest of the body. The 136 joints that
make up the thorax play a key integrated role in how loads are transferred
through the trunk while simultaneously ensuring mobility, stability & postural
control, and optimal respiratory function.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at physiotherapists wanting a sound practical based
introduction to the assessment and treatment of the thorax spine.
Course Dates
Discover: An Introduction to the Thorax
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