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A physical Therapist Guide to Cervical MRIs

Spine
Clinical Reasoning
0.5 hrs
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Instructor

Kasey Miller, course instructor

Kasey Miller

DPT, FAAOMPT

Kasey received his DPT from Kansas University Medical Center in 2016. He has been faculty with the IAOM-US for 5 years and has been instrumental in developing online webinars as well as teaching throughout the United States. He became a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists in 2021. Kasey is the clinical director and a full-time clinician at Modern Physical Therapy in Kansas City, MO.

Description

0.5 Contact Hours / 0.05 CEUs Don’t know where to start when looking at your patient’s MRI of the neck? This course is your solution! This online course will teach you everything you need to know in order for you to understand what you see on the image as well as explain it to your patient. This lecture is geared towards assisting clinical diagnosis as well and help each clinician feel more comfortable navigating cervical MRI’s Target group: PT, PTA, AT, OT Education Level: Basic

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Objectives

  • Determine which MRI type is best for assessing disc pathologies as well as bony changes
  • Orient yourself to clinically relevant anatomy in the sagittal and axial planes
  • Develop a process of viewing cervical images to ensure consistency and ease of viewing
  • Assess common cervical pathologies in the sagittal view as well as axial view
  • Guide your patient through their imaging with more confidence

CEU Approval Notice: It is the learner's responsibility to confirm that this course meets the continuing education requirements of their state licensing board or professional association. Pre-approvals listed reflect the organizations that have reviewed and approved this activity; approval in your specific jurisdiction is not guaranteed.