At this inaugural cervical spine certification course weekend, attendees are immersed in the evidence-based protocols of the Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management for cervical spine. The biomechanics, anatomy, examination, diagnosis, history and treatment protocols are presented and practiced. Time is balanced between the didactics and the hands-on practical instruction and practice. The certification examination - written and practical - is available at the end of the course. The weekend is lead by up to 3 instructors with an ample number of Cox8 Tables for all to have practical instruction. 12 hours of CE is applied for via National University of Health Sciences in most states.
Drs. Ralph Kruse and George Joachim will lead this weekend course, and we’ll add instructors as the attendance demands. Haven Innovation will provide enough Cox8 Tables for small group hands-on practice in the cervical spine and upper thoracic protocols of Cox Technic flexion distraction.
Cervical spine technique was introduced in 1991 when the first instrument was developed to allow table motions for the cervical spine as have been available for the lumbar spine: flexion, extension, lateral motion, circumduction and rotation. Learn more of the history and development of this technique (ie, Dr. Cox's wife, Judi, had C5-6 neck and radicular pain which prompted investigation of this new approach!).
The cervical spine protocols have evolved as has the research into their biomechanical effects and clinical outcomes. Here is a listing of a few of the findings of the cervical spine flexion distraction publications:
- Kruse RA, Schliesser J, DeBono VF: Klippel‐Feil Syndrome with radiculopathy. Chiropractic management utilizing flexion‐distraction technique: A case report. J of the Neuromusculoskeletal System 2000;8(4):124‐31
- Manison A: Chiropractic management using Cox cervical flexion-distraction technique for a disk herniation with left foraminal narrowing in a 64-year-old man . J Chiropr Med. 2011 Dec; 10(4): 316–321.
- Kruse RA, Gregerson D: Cervical Spinal stenosis resulting in radiculopathy treated with flexion‐distraction manipulation: A case study. J of the Neuromusculoskeletal System 2002;10(4):141‐7
- Schliesser JS, Kruse RA, Fleming Fallon L: Cervical radiculopathy treated with chiropractic flexion distraction manipulation: a retrospective study in a private practice setting. JOURNAL OF MANIPULATIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS 2003; 26(9):592‐596 – 39 cases!
- Kruse RA, Imbarlina F, DeBono VF: Treatment of cervical radiculopathy with flexion distraction. J Manipulative Physiological Therapeutics 2001;24(3):206‐209
- Gudavalli S, Kruse R: Foraminal stenosis with radiculopathy from a cervical disc herniation in a 33‐year‐old man treated with flexion‐distraction decompression manipulation. J of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 2008; 31(5):376‐380
- Ma, SY; Je, HD; Kim, HD. A Multimodal Treatment Approach using Spinal Decompression via SpineMED, Flexion‐Distraction Mobilization of the Cervical Spine, and Cervical Stabilization Exercises for the Treatment of Cervical Radiculopathy. J Of Physical Therapy Science 23 (1). FEB 2011. p.1‐6
- Gudavalli Maruti Ram et al. Clinician proficiency in delivering manual treatment for neck pain within specified force ranges. The Spine Journal 2015; Volume 15 , Issue 4 , 570 – 576
- Gudavalli MR, Salsbury SA, Vining RD, Long CR, Corber L, Patwardhan AG, Goertz CM. Development of an attention‐touch control for manual cervical distraction: a pilot randomized clinical trial for patients with neck pain. Trials. 2015 Jun 5;16(1):259. doi: 10.1186/s13063‐015‐0770‐6.
- Gudavalli MR, Potluri T, Carandang G, Havey R, Voronov L, Cox J, Rowell R, Kruse R, Joachim G, Patwardhan AG, Henderson CNR, Goertz C. Cervical intradiscal pressure changes during manual distraction. WFC 12th Biennial Congress, April 10‐13, 2013, Durban, South Africa
You’ll note how many cases have been published by Dr. Ralph Kruse who will co-lead with Dr. George Joachim this inaugural Cox Technic cervical spine certification course. Both are exemplary hands-on leaders in the proper cervical spine flexion distraction protocols to apply for optimal clinical results.
We look forward to seeing you!
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