Evidence-Based Practice 209: Cervical Spine Management | CCEDseminars

Online Chiropractic CE: Evidence Based Practice 209 – The Cervical Spine – Elevate your diagnostic and therapeutic approach to neck pain with high-authority clinical protocols. This 2-hour course deep-dives into the Clinical Reasoning in Cervical Spine Pain (CRISP) framework and Diagnosis-Based Clinical Decision Rules (DBCDR) to ensure your cervical management is grounded in superior research. State Board & PACE approved and facilitated by Texas Chiropractic College for CE credit in the US, Canada, and Internationally.

Evidence-Informed Management of the Cervical Spine

Clinical precision in cervical spine management requires a systematic evaluation of neurological and non-neurological variables. Dr. Steven Yeomans, FACO, leads this rigorous evaluation, providing algorithms for assessment, rehabilitation options, and ergonomic strategies. You will master the DBCDR algorithm and learn to coordinate care with allied healthcare providers for complex cervical presentations.

What You'll Learn

• CRISP for the Neck: Mastering the Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain protocols specifically adapted for the cervical region.
• DBCDR Algorithms: Implementing diagnosis-based clinical decision rules to streamline assessment and treatment selection.
• Neurological Screening: Differentiating between mechanical neck pain and complex neurological cervical conditions with high-authority diagnostic tools.
• Red & Yellow Flags: Identifying critical subjective and objective markers that necessitate referral or psychological intervention.
• Functional Restoration: Applying evidence-based exercise, rehab, and ergonomic self-help strategies to improve Monday-morning patient outcomes.

Instructor: Dr. Steven Yeomans, FACO

Dr. Steven Yeomans is a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist and a premier authority on outcome assessment. His focus on the science of clinical reasoning provides practitioners with the essential tools to manage cervical spine conditions with diagnostic confidence and evidence-based authority.

Course Details

• Credit Hours: 2
• Format: Recorded Online Class (On-Demand available 24/7 for up to 1 year)
• Includes: PDF Course Notes, Resources, and Clinical Handouts
• Immediate Certificates: Upon course completion, certificates are immediately available for download/printout.
• Approval: PACE Approved; Accepted in US, Canada, & Internationally

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