Course Outline: (Level I)
The Role of CO-C3 Segmental Dysfunction in Headache
COURSE ITINERARY - DATES - LOCATIONS - CONTACTS
COURSE PAYMENT - ENROLMENT - COSTS | Go to Level II Itinerary
| THIS COURSE (TWO DAYS) - DAY ONE |
| 8.30 |
Registration |
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| 9.00 - 10.40 |
Classification of Headache; Cervicogenic Dysfunction and Headache |
Lecture / Discussion |
| 10.40 |
Refreshment Break and Discussion |
|
| 11.00 - 1.00 |
Subjective Examination including 'Red flags'; relevant Anatomy and Biomechanics of the UCS |
Lecture / Discussion |
| 1.00 - 1.45 LUNCH |
| 1.45 |
Objective Examination; Craniovertebral Stability, VBI issues, Posture and Palpation of the UCS |
Demonstration / Practical |
| 2.45 |
Refreshment Break and Discussion |
|
| 3.00 - 5.00 |
Is it CO-C1, C1-2 or C2-3? |
Demonstration / Practical |
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| DAY TWO |
| 9.00 |
Is it CO-C1, C1-2 or C2-3? (continued) |
Demonstration /Practical |
| 11.00 - 1.00 |
Patient Assessment |
Demonstration / Discussion |
| 1.00 - 1.45 LUNCH |
| 1.45 - 3.15 |
Treatment, Discussion, Upper Cervical Flexor Endurance and Introduction of ENDUROFLEX™ |
Lecture / Demonstration |
| 3.15 |
Refreshment Break and Discussion |
|
| 3.35 - 5.00 |
Self Assessment Examination, Questions, Closing Comments |
Discussion / Demonstration / Practical |
Important Course Notes:
Course Outline: (Level II - Provisional Program)
OK, I've found the segment/s involved... what next?
COURSE ITINERARY - DATES - LOCATIONS - CONTACTS
COURSE PAYMENT - ENROLMENT - COSTS | Go to Level I Itinerary
| THIS COURSE (ONE DAY) |
| 8.30 |
Registration |
|
| 9.00 - 9.30 |
The Pathophysiology of Primary Headache – an update |
Theory |
| 9.30 - 11.00 |
Review of Techniques
(possibly patient examination 9.30 - 10.30) |
Lecture / Demonstration / Practical |
| 11.00 - 11.20 |
Morning Refreshment Break and Discussion |
|
| 11.20 - 1.00 |
Review of Techniques (continued) |
Lecture / Demonstration / Practical |
| 1.00 - 1.45 LUNCH |
| 1.45 - 3.30 |
Review of Techniques (continued) |
Lecture / Demonstration / Practical |
| 3.30 - 3.50 |
Afternoon Refreshment Break and Discussion |
|
| 3.50 - 5.00 |
Discussion |
Demonstration / Practical |
The primary aim of this one-day course is to address questions from your management of
headache patients (or what you would like to revisit) since your participation in the two-day (Level I) course.
The emphasis will be on the application of the differentiation techniques in treatment with advanced clinical reasoning.
Whilst the curriculum is largely designed, to ensure that your questions are addressed
(anonymously), please email your questions up to eight weeks before the course to Dean Watson
Apart from addressing specific questions the course is designed to:
- Review the latest developments in relation to the pathophysiology of primary
headache (and hopefully some preliminary results from my research!)
- Revisit the differentiation techniques through a series of set scenarios
- Examine in detail the differentiation techniques as treatment techniques; this includes progression, address un-resolving headache from the various segments as the technique is sustained, for e.g. un-resolving headache when stressing the CO-C1 segment, possible reasons for adverse reactions and as home exercises
- Discuss management of the 'Alternating Headache' - the most difficult headache to treat and the easiest to aggravate!
A workbook will be provided and participants will have the use of an articulated model of the upper cervical spine during the course.
Completion of the course qualifies you and your practice (if you are the principal) for registration on: www.headacheandmigraine.com
