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Management of the Cervicogenic Headache

presented by Cheryl Sparks, PhD, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

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Head and facial pain can be a consequence of several different conditions, and as a result it presents the physical therapist with a unique challenge when examining and treating patients with headache. This course will provide the clinician with fundamental information necessary for managing these individuals.

Meet Your Instructor

Cheryl Sparks, PhD, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Dr. Cheryl Sparks is the Director of the Rehabilitation Center of Expertise for the OSF HealthCare System. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists and is board certified by the ABPTS as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. She maintains professional membership in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists,…

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1. What is Cervicogenic Headache?

This chapter will provide an overview of headache classification, skeletal anatomy and biomechanical principles of the upper cervical spine.

2. Screening for Referral

This chapter will teach the participant to interpret salient findings from the history and physical exam to differentiate various types of headache presentation and to generate an appropriate referral when necessary.

3. Physical Examination and Interpretation

This chapter will instruct the physical therapist in conducting a systematic examination for the patient with headache.

4. Intervention

This chapter will review the current state of the evidence related to cervicogenic headache and educate the participant on appropriate management strategies guided by information obtained from the history and physical examination.

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