Course Description:

Although not frequently a primary source of symptoms for patients presenting to outpatient PT, thoracic spine and rib pain can be as equally painful and disabling when compared to neck and back pain. Part 1 of this course will review the functional anatomy, biomechanics, and pathokinesiology of the thoracic spine and rib cage; and cover differential diagnosis, including assessment for potential serious pathology. Part 2 will provide detailed examination and management process for patients with thoracic spine and rib cage disorders, grounded in an evidence-informed, patient-centered model.