#THIRDTHURSDAY: "Tech Neck" (February 2019)

This course describes the age of technology and its impact on the neurologic and orthopedic human system. Attendees will learn detailed techniques to neuro modulate the jaws, neck, arms, and thorax to decrease pain, improve mobility of the jaws, neck, thorax, shoulder girdles, and entire arm.

What to expect: 

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Receive data on societal impact of the “Age of Technology” .
• Understand postural dysfunctions related to typical positioning of people while working with technology.
• Understand the orthopedic, neurologic, visual processing, cognitive and neuro-psych consequences of technology posturing.
• Practice and feel the influence on the body of specific, pictured techniques for structural dysfunction and pain related to technology use.
• Receive written and pictured techniques that can be used for patient home exercises.

About the Speaker

Dr. Suzanne Joseph, PT, DPT  has spent over 40 years as a physical therapist pioneering the profession toward manual diagnostics and treatment. She was the first Integrative Manual Therapist in the Midwest United States. Her education includes a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, certifications in Integrative Manual Therapy, Women’s Health, Manual Therapy and Autism.

She has taught nationally and internationally for Northeast Seminars, Connecticut School of Integrative Manual Therapy and Munich Seminars.

Suzanne was a Master Instructor for the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. She educated the Coast Guard personnel in techniques used in Search and Rescue missions. She volunteers her time to teach seniors Fall Prevention and special-needs parents’ manual therapies for health and wellness.

This program originally aired February 21, 2019. 

 

You can even earn 2 FREE CE:  

1. Purchase the recording by visiting IPTA's Virtual Library . (FREE FOR IPTA MEMBERS - log in to ipta.org so it knows who you are!) Non-member cost is $35. You can earn 1-2 hours of CE, depending on the length of program.
2. Once your transaction is completed, you will receive an email with a link to download a document containing a link to the online recording AND a link to a quiz to complete after you view the recording.
3. Watch the recording and complete the quiz. If you score 80% or better, you will receive an email notification of your CE award.  If you are an IPTA member, your CE award will also post in your membership profile under Professional Development.