NeuroConnect Hong Kong

Is the NeuroConnect series for you?

It is aimed at manual therapy practitioners, like Chiropractors, Physiotherapist and Osteopaths of all levels, with little or extensive experience in managing neuro-MSK conditions.

It will guide the practitioner through the process of:

• understanding the neurophysiology and neuroanatomy as it relates to common conditions and management strategies;
• how to conduct a comprehensive neuro-based examination and communicate this with patients and other healthcare professions;
• how to better manage the most common neuro-MSK condition to present to a practitioners clinic, including chronic pain, headache and migraines, spinal joint dysfunction, poor posture, dizziness and poor balance;
• appreciating the effects of spinal dysfunction and the benefits of spinal treatment on the brain.
• All material is evidence-based and from the latest clinical practice guidelines from various professions.
• The course is not technique specific and is suitable for Practitioners using low-force or HVLA adjustments, as well as soft tissue technique
• Certificate of completion provided
• Accredited with the Hong Kong Chiropractors and Physiotherapist Organisation for CPD (15 hours per module)
• Each module can be taken together (for best integration of material and clinical skills) or separately.

Module 1 (March 16-17 2019) – Foundations in Clinical Neuroscience for the Practitioner

Upon the completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic neuroanatomy/physiology of the nervous system as it relates to clinical practice, including the connectivity between the autonomic nervous system, cerebellum, sensory system, motor system, vestibular system and spinal cord
• Understand the autonomic nervous system as it relates to metabolic fatigue and endurance during activities and care
• Learn the evidence that supports the neurophysiological effects that brain and musculo-skeletal (MSK) dysfunction has on each others function
• Understand the brain-based benefits with spinal and MSK treatment, enhancing your clinical competency and congruency
• Better communicate this message to your patients, colleagues and the community

Module 2 (May 18-19) – The Clinical Assessment

Upon the completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Conduct a detailed history, using intake forms, questionnaires and inventories
• Identify red and yellow flags in a patient’s history
• Make observations during the initial assessment and understand its significance
• Perform a neuro-MSK screen, as well as a detailed neurology assessment suited for the practitioner
• Identify differential diagnosis with neuro-MSK conditions
• Able to utilize low-tech and bedside equipment
• How to communicate findings to a patient that is contemporary
• How to perform a re-exam and review to ensure better patient outcomes and compliance
• Identify patients in need of appropriate referral for co-management or medical emergency

Module 3 (July 20-21) – Spinal Control, Balance and Posture

Upon the completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the physical and neurological connections between the oculomotor system, proprioceptive (spinal), balance and vestibular systems
• Perform an examination that considers all these areas to better understand the patients neuro-MSK condition including whiplash, cervicogenic dizziness, poor balance and co-ordination, chronic spinal joint dysfunction, poor posture
• Appreciate new thoughts on the management of scoliosis with a brain-based approach
• How to conduct a falls-prevention screen to help more people in the community, especially the elderly.
• Apply neuro-rehabilitation applications to better manage patients
• Understand functional muscle testing and how to use it in office
• Learn specific spinal and peripheral applications, including taping and releases
• Better communication with patients regarding their findings and condition

Module 4 (September 7-8) – Integrative Management for Pain Conditions

Upon the completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Understand the pathophysiology of headaches and migraines, including triggers
• Understanding the current concept of cortical re-organisation with chronic pain
• Perform a brain-based assessment to better understand the brain changes involved in chronic pain
• Utilize current best-practice methods in neuro-rehabilitation applications to help ‘re-wire’ the perception of pain in the brain
• Understand potential neuro-modulation therapies to assist in care
• Understand the biopsychosocial influence on pain
• Appreciate the role of diet and neuro-nutrition
• Learning breathing and stress-releasing techniques
• The role of Chiropractors though spinal and neuro-rehabilitation
• Better communication with patients regarding their findings and condition

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