[Download Now] Postural and Movement Deficiencies in the Neck and Scapular Region – Sue DuPont

With more people using computers and cell phones, neck and shoulder pain is on the rise. Evaluating movement-related impairments in patients/clients is an essential skill in managing pain. The session will look at how the control mechanisms of the body contribute to pain syndromes. Tools for identifying and treating these problems will be discussed.

1. Identify the types of movement & postural related impairments that exist in neck & shoulder patients
2. Describe at least 3 methods for assessing/measuring movement & postural-related impairments in neck & shoulder patients
3. Demonstrate at least 3 evidence-based exercises to treat movement impairments in neck & shoulder patients

There is a description of the neck and shoulder patient.

• Why do movement impairments occur?
• What impairments exist?

There are methods for measuring movement.

• Neck Positioning Sense
• Motor Control Adaptations (APAs)
• Scapula Dyskinesis

There are exercises for neck and shoulder patients.

• Neck repositioning exercises
• Deep Neck Flexor exercises
• Scapular rebalancing
• Scapular Strengthening
• Kinetic Chain motor reprogramming

Summary

There are postural and movement deficiencies in the neck and Scapular region. The Neck and Scapular Region has postural and movement deficiencies. The Neck and Scapular Region has postural and movement deficiencies.