NAIOMT COMT-3: Thoracic Spine [Messiah University]2027

COMT-3: Thoracic Spine - Integrated Concepts & Modern Management = 21 hours

This is the third course in a series of five courses in the COMT certification series.

This case-based, lab-focused course features human movement and high performing PT management of the thoracic spine and rib cage. Participants will screen and analyze the role of the thoracic spine in upper and lower quadrant movement, incorporating the patient's health conditions, pain presentations, and relevant biopsychosocial factors. Mobility patterns of the upper and lower quadrant system are studied, and the central and spinal neurophysiological factors determining normal and abnormal movement patterns. Management strategies include education, activity modification, manual therapy techniques, and individualized neuromuscular rehabilitation prescription, with the goal of restoring optimal function and preventing future health conditions and impairments. Participants will incorporate techniques into evidence-informed clinical practice guidelines for specific upper and lower quadrant movement impairments and interpret relevant outcomes measures to guide treatment progression.

Course Details

This course is 2 days on-site plus 7 hours online course work in Thinkific. Participants will receive an e-link to online coursework 2 weeks prior to the course and to the onsite course materials 1 week prior to the course. Please watch for these links in your email inbox.

Note: This course is pre-approved for 21 contact hours for the state of Pennsylvania (10 hours Direct Access Evaluative Contact Hours)

Instructor: Borko Rodic, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT

Read his bio here

Regular Registration: $699.00

• 2nd/3rd Yr PT Students: $399.00