Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome to the Spinal Masterclass

    • Objectives, Expectations and Assessment

    • How to Think About Protocols

    • Introduction Quiz
  2. 2

    • Live Presentation - Shockwave Fundamentals
  3. 3

    • Origins and the Evidence Base

    • ISMST Guidelines and Indication Categories

    • What Shockwave Is — and What It Isn't

    • Shockwave ≠ Injection

    • Safety, Contraindications and Side Effects

    • Shockwave Fundamentals Quiz
  4. 4

    • Focus vs Radial

    • Radial Transmitters

    • Radial: Bar and Frequency

    • Focus Depth and Standoffs

    • Focus: Energy and Frequency

    • When to Choose Focus over Radial

    • Equipment & Settings Quiz
  5. 5

    • The Suggested Protocol

    • Hand Positioning and Handpiece Angle

    • Introduction to Spine-Actors

    • Treatment Framework Quiz
  6. 6

    • Cervical Anatomy and the Pain Generator

    • Cervical Research

    • Cervical Treatment Options

    • The Diagnostic Scan and Trigger Point Work

    • The Atlas Tip and Upper Cervical Mobilisation

    • Focus on Cervical Facets

    • Cervical Spine Demonstrations

    • The Cervical Spine Quiz
  7. 7

    • TMJ Live Presentation

    • TMJ Anatomy Recap

    • TMJ Research

    • TMJ Treatment Options

    • TMJ Demonstrations

    • The TMJ Quiz
  8. 8

    • Treating Myofascia and the Thoracic Spine
  9. 9

    • Our Rationale for Global Treatment

    • Fascia and ESWT Research

    • Introduction to Peri-Actors

    • Treating Myofascia Quiz
  10. 10

    • Thoracic Anatomy and Lung Field Safety

    • Thoracic Research and Reading Studies Critically

    • Thoracic Treatment Options

    • Thoracic Spine Demonstrations

    • The Thoracic Spine Quiz
  11. 11

    • Live Presentation - Lumbar Spine

    • Lumbar Anatomy and Facet Angles

    • Lumbar Research

    • Lumbar Treatment Options

    • The Myofascial Component of Low Back Pain

    • Lumbar Spine Demostrations

    • The Lumbar Spine Quiz
  12. 12

    • Live presentation SIJ

    • SI Joint Anatomy and Pre-Testing

    • SI Joint Research

    • SI Joint Treatment Options

    • Reaching the SI Joint

    • SIJ Demonstrations

    • The SIJ Quiz
  13. 13

    • Integrating Shockwave into Your Practice

    • Parameter Quick Reference

    • Key Points Review

    • Integration & Assessment Quiz
  14. 14

    • Final Assessment: Brief

    • The Five Case Studies

    • Submission Point