The Plus course that trended for 31 consecutive days (and why!)

Tarina van der Stockt | February 28, 2025

Screenshot of the top trending course for Jann 2025. Overview of Cervical Spine Assessment

The Physiopedia Plus (Plus) course Overview of Cervical Spine Assessment trended for a continuous 31 days at the start of 2025, and we are thrilled to share what our participants are saying!

Each month we take a look at which courses have been Trending on Plus – that is, those courses that have been completed by the most Plus members. Trending courses give a great indication of what’s popular right now in the world of rehabilitation. Last month we saw that the Overview of Cervical Spine Assessment trended for a whopping 31 days! What made this course stand out? Our participants highlighted in the course feedback several key elements that transformed their clinical practice:

Interactive learning experience – Participants particularly praised the video demonstrations of special tests and assessment techniques. These practical demonstrations helped bridge the gap between theory and clinical application, making complex techniques easier to understand and implement.

 

Innovative teaching methods – One of the most appreciated features was the simplified mnemonic technique for subjective and objective assessment (L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T), which participants found incredibly practical for streamlining their history-taking process.

Screenshot of the course video showing the LMNOPQRST mnemonic

Comprehensive clinical reasoning –The course received high praise for its systematic approach to:

  • Classification systems for cervical spine pain
  • Vertebral artery testing protocols
  • Red flag identification
  • Assessment of symptom location and functional impairment

The impact? Practitioners are reporting increased confidence in their assessment skills and a renewed enthusiasm for evidence-based practice. With an average rating of 4.45/5, this course has proven to be a valuable resource for healthcare professionals looking to enhance their cervical spine assessment skills.

Screenshot of a testimonial for the Overview of Cervical Spine course. The physiotherapists feel confident in applying what was learned

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This article was written by one of our course instructors...
Tarina van der Stockt

Tarina van der Stockt

PT (BphysT), DPT

Education Director Physiopedia Plus