Thoracic Spine as a Critical Biomechanical Link

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Contact Hours

3 Hours
$69

Course Description

By acknowledging the biomechanical and functional role of the thoracic spine in neck, shoulder/back and hip dysfunctions, more insightful evaluations and better treatment options can be realized. Thoracic spine contributions can significantly impact the upper extremity and lower extremity along with the upper and lower spine. Improving the mobility and functional stability of the thoracic spine as part of the POC, can enhance outcomes and patient performance. Rather than isolating the evaluation and treatment to focal areas of pain, much of the research has brought a broader concept to our collective understanding, a concept known as regional interdependence. Recent focus on the influence of the thoracic spine on regions of the body adjacent to it, such as the neck and shoulder/back and hip support this theory that seemingly unrelated impairments in a remote anatomical region may contribute to, or be associated with, the patient’s primary complaint.

This course aims to incorporate the potential advantages of regional interdependence on evaluation and treatment of neck and shoulder/back and hip dysfunction by including effective evaluation and treatment of the thoracic spine. Discussion, evaluation and treatment approaches to improve results outcomes will be provided in this lecture.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, the participant will be able to:

Identify the anatomy of the thoracic spine and surrounding musculature
Discuss the biomechanics associated with the influence of LE posture and UE movement by the thoracic spine.
Discuss the importance of examining and treating globally.
Describe the potential contributors of the thoracic spine on the UE and LE.
Identify the importance of regional interdependence in treating UE and LE dysfunctions
Consider treatment approaches that the thoracic spine has as a critical biomechanical link.

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Prerequisites

None
Educational Level

Intermediate
Other

Satisfactory completion of this course will require the participant to respond to polling questions asked throughout the webinar.

Instructor

Frank Layman

PT, DPT, EdD, MTC

Frank Layman PT, DPT, EdD, MTC graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Radford University, earned his Master of Science degree in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University, and has an EdD from the University of Virginia in Curriculum and Instruction, with concentrations areas in Administration and Sports Medicine. He received a transitional DPT from the university of St. Augustine, where he obtained his Manual Therapy Certification. He also holds certifications in Dry Needling and orthotics.

He is a specialist in the field of orthopedics and sports medicine for nearly three decades and has also worked in home health and EC. He has a vast amount of experience treating patients and athletes of all age groups and activity levels. Dr. Layman has taught Sports Medicine courses and has been active with programs in Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, and Physical Therapy Assistance programs. He has worked as an adjunct faculty of High Point University’s Department of Physical Therapy. In his primary position he holds a dual role in addition to his clinical and patient care responsibilities he also has administrative duties for a local hospital’s multi-site OPPT department. Dr. Layman is an officer in the United States Army Reserves, where he has served for 20 years earning multiple awards.

He is a national and international speaker, an entrepreneur, author, lecturer, and consultant. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the North Carolina Physical Therapy Association, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapy.

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Stephanie O., PT
North Carolina

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Florida

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John S., PT
Oklahoma

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Jennifer D., OTA
Texas

This is a great way to get CEU's!

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Texas

Webinar was very professional and highly educational.

Morgan H., ATC
Florida

Very informative webinar. Practical information which can easily be practiced in the clinic

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Illinois

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New York

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Ohio

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