Course Description:

Despite aggravating spinal pain, most athletes continue to participate in sports even at the cost of
decreased performance and increasing injury risk. Proper management and rehabilitation are
critical to minimizing time loss from sport and maximizing long-term musculoskeletal health.
Dr. Kyle Matsel presents the best knowledge and application of treatment for the athlete with
neck pain.
The goal of this course is to streamline the treatment of athletes with neck and upper back pain
that limits their participation. Upon completion of this course, the sports physical therapist will
understand how to improve cervical and thoracic spine mobility deficits with manual therapy
techniques targeting specific impairments. The sports PT will also be able to appropriately guide
the athlete through a movement-based exercise progression. Live case examples of athletes with
cervical and thoracic injuries will assist the sports PT in the development of critical thinking,
problem-solving, and patient/parent education.