Description

Conditions of the Disc Part 1 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A This course will begin with a detailed discussion on the functional anatomy of the disc. This will include disc innervation, disc nutrition and structural composition. The course will continue with a discussion on the basic interpretation of MRI. Conditions of the Disc Part 2 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A This course will begin with a short review of the basic aspects of MRI. The discussion will then continue with a detailed analysis of disc herniations and normal disc aging. Conditions of the Disc Part 3 - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A This is the last installment of a three part series. It will include a review of normal disc aging, a discussion on the differences between normal disc aging and degenerative disc disease, internal disc disruptions, and nerve in growth. Spinal Pain Syndromes - Credit Hours: 1 Approval Valid Until N/A This course will present the clinical aspects of pain. You will learn about the differences between Sclerotogenous, Myofascial, Visceral and Neuropathic pain syndromes. This will include a review of the literature of Bogduk, Lord and Kuslich. Trigger Point Therapy - Credit Hours: 2 Approval Valid Until N/A This course will review the basic principles of trigger point therapy. We will focus on the theory and application of these procedures for myofascial release. Specific muscle referred pain patterns will be demonstrated as well as treatment procedures and adjunctive stretches