Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Goals for the Course

    • Introduction to Spine Fundamentals

    • Navigating the Spine Fundamentals Course

    • Contact Information for PNMT
  • 2

    Spine and Thorax Anatomy

    • Anatomy Introduction

    • A Note About Anatomy

    • Thoracolumbar Fascial Anatomy

    • Sacroiliac Joint Anatomy

    • Disc Anatomy

    • ErectorSpinae

    • Multifidi

    • Quadratus Lumborum

    • Practice Quiz

    • Serratus Posterior Inferior

    • Psoas

    • Iliacus

    • Oblique - External

    • Oblique - Internal

    • Practice Quiz

    • Rotatores

    • Serratus Posterior Superior

    • Diaphragm

    • Practice Quiz
  • 3

    Spine Assessment

    • Using PNMT Assessments

    • Lumbodorsal Fascial Assessment

    • Spinal Forward Flexion Measurement

    • Forward Flexion Assessment

    • Uniform Spinal Curve

    • Erector Spinae Hyperactivity- Prone

    • Multifidi Tension Test

    • Assessment Practice Lesson

    • Sacroiliac Joint Assessments

    • Faber Test for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

    • Erichsen's Test for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

    • Gaenslen's Sign for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

    • Gillet Test for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

    • Supported Adam's Test for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

    • Kemp's Test for Lumbar Facet Joints

    • Diaphragmatic Breathing Assessment

    • Thomas Test for Hip Flexor Tension

    • Modified Thomas Test for Psoas Tension

    • Spring Test for Thoracic Spine Mobility

    • Tap Test for Rotatores Dysfunction

    • Assessment Practice Lesson 2
  • 4

    Spine Pathology

    • Spine Pathology Introduction

    • Scoliosis (Idiopathic)

    • Disc Herniations

    • Facet Joint Disease

    • Cauda Equina Syndrome

    • Practice Quiz
  • 5

    Spine Treatments

    • Spine Treatments Introduction

    • Treatment Basics

    • Erector Spinae Sidelying Pincer Grasp

    • Multifidi Tx

    • Quadratus Lumborum Tx

    • Iliocostalis Tx

    • Iliacus Sidelying Tx

    • Psoas Tx

    • Quadratus Lumborum Seated Tx

    • Quadratus Lumborum Variation

    • Serratus Posterior Inferior Tx

    • Treatment Practice Lesson

    • Latissimus Lumbar Portion

    • Internal Oblique Upper Attachment Tx

    • Internal Oblique Posterior Attachment Tx

    • Obliques Sidelying Pincer Tx

    • Diaphragm Tx

    • Diaphragm Treatment

    • Erector Spinae Palpation and Treatment

    • Lower Trapezius Treatment

    • Lumbodorsal Fascial Assessment

    • Treatment Practice Lesson 2

    • Lumbodorsal Fascial Treatment (New)

    • Pars Lumborum Treatment

    • Rectus Abdominus Treatment

    • Rhomboid Vertebral Attachment Treatment

    • Sacral Decompression

    • Sacral Multifidi Treatment

    • Sacroiliac Join (SI joint) Movement Tx

    • Vertical Compressions for Sacroiliac Joint

    • Sidebody Fascial Treatment

    • Treatment Practice Lesson 3
  • 6

    Conclusion

    • Conclusion to Spine Fundamentals
  • 7

    Final Quiz for NCBTMB CEs

    • Final Quiz
  • 8

    Spine Webinar (Appendix)

    • Discovery Series Episode- The Amazing Diaphragm