Mobilization of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Ribs (Dec 12 - 13, 2026)

Mobilization of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine and Ribs is organized by Great Lakes Seminars (GLS) and will be held from Dec 12 - 13, 2026 at Great Lakes Seminars, Toledo, Ohio, United States of America.

Description:
Many clinicians lack a structured approach to treat dysfunctions involving the neck, shoulders and upper thoracic spine, while often overlooking rib cage involvement. This course will give you a strong foundation to treat these areas as well as an understanding of where to look next if you’re not getting the desired outcome with your spine patients.

We make a complicated region of the body simple to diagnose and treat, giving you a wide array of treatment approaches to choose from that best fit your patients’ needs. Techniques include Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and direct articulations to the cervical and thoracic spine and ribs. All course material is evidence-based and every technique is repeated multiple times until you feel comfortable and confident. When you leave this class, you’ll walk away with a straightforward, yet comprehensive foundation for treatment of the neck, upper back and ribs.

Course Objectives:
At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

• Correctly describe the normal and abnormal biomechanics of the vertebrae in the upper cervical spine (OA, AA), lower cervical Spine (C2-7), thoracic spine (T1-I2) and ribs
• Confidently describe 5 specific spinal and rib anatomical structures
• Correctly describe the neurophysiological mechanism behind muscle energy technique (MET)
• Correctly and confidently identify 3 key components necessary to administer proper MET
• Through the discussion of relevant evidence based research, support the use of METs/mobilization and manipulations to the cervical and thoracic spine and ribs for specific diagnoses
• Through the use of 3 varying case studies, correctly demonstrate a systematic approach for the treatment progression through the cervical and thoracic spine and rib complex
• Demonstrate the appropriate force direction for 5 specific MET/mobilization and manipulations.