Because we like to spend more time during the live portion of a NAIOMT course, emphasizing hands-on, case based material, we utilize Primal Pictures in our online pre-course modules. Below is an example video, reviewing some pertinent anatomy of the cervical spine.

Topics: cervical spine, Cervical Spine, manual therapy, terry pratt, Manual Therapy Videos, videos

In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT’s Stacy Soappman demonstrates the normal variance in the alar ligament testing.

If you want to master skills that can make a big difference with patients in the clinic, come join us in person for one of our upcoming Cervical Spine courses, which can be taken in any order convenient to you. (Second and third year PT students get a deep discount!) 

Topics: cervical spine, cervical spine courses, cervical spine techniques, cervical tests, cervical spine evaulation

During a Cervical Spine I class, one of our course participants who had surgery for a cervical myleopathy still presents with upper motor neuron signs (although diminished since the surgery). He allowed us to film them so fellow PTs can see what babinski, clonus, hoffmans sign and pronator rigidity present like.

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In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT Faculty Member Terry Pratt, MS, PT, COMT, FAAOMPT demonstrates a great technique for testing ROM in the cervical spine without a goniometer.

Topics: cervical spine, Cervical Spine, manual therapy, terry pratt, Manual Therapy Videos, testing ROM, Uncategorized, videos

In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Stacy Soappman discusses what happens when the AA joint is restricting our right rotation, and one way we can help patients regain it.

Topics: cervical spine, Cervical Spine, Courses, manual therapy, PT, Manual Therapy Videos, Uncategorized, regaining rotation

In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty Laura Iverson-von Wullerstorff, PT, MS, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT reviews PIVMs for the Cervical Spine.

Topics: cervical spine, Cervical Spine, cervical spine conditions, cervical spine course, Courses, physical therapy education, Clinical Reasoning, clinical skills, manual therapy techniques, video

In the video below, NAIOMT Faculty Ann Porter Hoke, PT, DPT, OCS, FCAMPT, FAAOMPT demonstrates advanced mobility testing of the atlantoaxial joint.

Topics: cervical spine, Cervical Spine, manual therapy, Manual Therapy Videos, upper cervical mobility, video

In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT's Stacy Soappman demonstrates a seated OA treatment to regain occiput posterior glide.

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In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT's Stacy Soappman shares a brief review of the upper cervical ligaments from a recent Cervical Spine I course. Because this stuff matters! 

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In the manual therapy video below, NAIOMT faculty member Steve Allen demonstrates detailed technique for doing a unilateral C7-T1 extension manipulation of the cervical spine.

Topics: cervical spine, Cervical Spine, Manual Therapy, manual therapy courses, manual therapy videos, Unilateral C7 T1 Extension