Introduction

The cervical spine supports the weight of the head and enables head and neck movement.  While the cervical spine is only exposed to small weight-bearing loads, it is subject to a number of extrinsic forces such as repetitive movements, whole-body vibrations and static load. As cervical pain and dysfunction are common presenting conditions in clinical practice, clinicians must have a detailed understanding of the anatomy of this region to ensure appropriate assessment and treatment. This course, therefore, provides an in-depth discussion of the cervical spine, including the bony structures, joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves and vascular supply.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• identify the bony and soft tissue components of the cervical spine
• list the origin, insertion, and roles of at least three cervical muscles and two cervical ligaments
• identify the main nerves and blood vessels that innervate and supply the cervical spine

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.3 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Instructor financial and non-financial disclosures

No relevant relationships disclosed by instructor.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.