Course Description 

Cervical disorders are one of the musculoskeletal problems leading to the most medical consultations and the highest costs (after low back pain). Cervical pathologies can be divided into several categories, including cervical sprain (whiplash) and cervical radiculopathy.

These two broad categories of patients represent unique challenges: Patients with cervical sprain have a high risk of chronicity, while patients with cervical radiculopathy are often problematic in terms of diagnosis, falling into the broad category of cervicobrachialgia.

During this 2-part webinar, we will study the particularities of each of these entities and provide you with all the necessary tools for their management. The topics of differential diagnosis, prognosis, interdisciplinary assessment, and management will be covered. In addition, complementary video clips will effectively demonstrate the best clinical tests to use with your clients.

Specific objectives

• Part 1: Whiplash

  - Appreciate the complexity of whiplash and the evolution of our knowledge of this pathology

  - Understand the mechanism of injury, the impairments associated with whiplash and the prognostic factors

  - Perform a complete and relevant clinical examination of the post-whiplash patient

  - Know the different stages of conservative treatment and the role of all stakeholders

  - Know the main approaches in rehabilitation

  
  

• Part 2: Cervicobrachialgia

  - Appreciate the different pathologies that can mimic a musculoskeletal pathology

  - Clearly differentiate nerve and vascular pathologies of the upper limb

  - Perform a complete and relevant clinical examination of the patient with cervicobrachialgia

  - Know the main approaches in rehabilitation

  - Know the medical treatment options and their indications