Course Description

With the application of good examination skills, educated clinical reasoning and appropriate selection of interventions - the impact of neck pain for any individual can be significantly reduced. 

This course provides a solid foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge related to the cervical spine and broader anatomy that will enable you to effectively assess and treat clients with chronic neck pain.

A comprehensive overview of neck structure and function to ensure a good foundation of knowledge for effective clinical reasoning. Includes:

Differential diagnosis and key assessment skills.

Specific treatment techniques including management options for acute and chronic presentations.

Application of appropriate outcome measures.

Suitability

Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Body Workers, Occupational Therapists, OTA's, Physical Therapists, PTA's, Athletic Trainers.

 

Evaluating and Treating Chronic Neck Pain - NAT Diploma Course includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded. 

 

Course Description

This 4-hour course provides the therapist with a detailed understanding of Mind Body Healing, current evidence-based thinking, and practical processes for integrating the knowledge in the clinical environment.

Course Modules Include

Mind Body Connection, Overview of Chronic Pain, The Placebo Effect, Evidence Overview, Chronic Pain and Stress, Chronic Pain and Spirituality, Mind Body Clinical Application.

About the Author

Jonathan Kuttner is a medical doctor and physical therapist. He is a qualified sports physician, and chronic pain specialist.

Dr. Kuttner is a leading advocate for research into Mind Body Healing and a regular contributor to journals and international conferences.

In 2014, Dr. Kuttner received a lifetime achievement award from the NAMTPT (National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists).

 

Suitability

Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Physical Therapists, Body Workers, Athletic Trainers, Exercise and Fitness Professionals.

CEU Accreditations

  

 

  

Mind Body Healing - NAT Diploma Course includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded. 

 

Course Description

This course includes an easy-to-digest but comprehensive overview of the rotator cuff, common rotator cuff injuries, with a focus on trigger points and trigger point treatment protocols.

The (153 page) course text is fully illustrated and supported by 14 video classes that cover the anatomy, the evidence, and trigger point therapy protocols.

About the Author

This course is exclusively presented by Dr. Jonathan Kuttner, chronic pain specialist and 2014 recipient of a lifetime achievement award from the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (NAMTPT).

Suitability

Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Body Workers, Athletic Trainers, Exercise and Fitness Professionals.

CEU Accreditations 

  

Note:  If you are unsure that the new skills taught in this course are within your scope of practice, please check with your local licensing board.

 

 

Rotator Cuff Injuries - NAT Diploma Course includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded. 

Course Description

This NAT Diploma course is designed for the student of dry needling, or the experienced practitioner who wishes to learn new techniques from one of the world's foremost trigger point and chronic pain specialists.

Dr. Jonathan Kuttner is a leading authority on dry needling and is the recipient (2014) of the NAMTPT lifetime achievement award for his contribution to trigger point therapy.

The material includes; Introduction to Triggers, Finding Triggers, Myofascial Release, Evidence Overview, Taking a Case History, Differential Diagnosis, Needling Safely, Introductory Needling Techniques , Advanced Needling Techniques, Step-by-Step video tutorials for all main muscle groups (over 100 muscles covered in detail across all course material).

 

Suitability

Only those licensed to practice dry needling

Note:  If you are unsure that the new skills taught in this course are within your scope of practice, please check with your local licensing board.

  

 

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Dry Needling / Medical Acupuncture - NAT Diploma Course includes lifetime access to all online course assets (video classes, course text, exam, certification). All course assets may be accessed online via any device or downloaded.