Session 1
Clinical Thinking About the Neck: The Big Picture
Session Outline
In this session Dr Nicholson will focus on expanding your mental model of neck pain and dysfunction.
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes from this session are to:
- describe the neck as a mechanical system;
- distinguish the neck as a sensory organ;
- summarise what hurts in the neck and why;
- define the brain dimensions of neck dysfunction;
- discuss the multi-dimensional impact of neck dysfunction on wellbeing;
- exercise flexibility in your treatment decisions.
Session 2
Explaining Neck Treatment: Communicate Like an Expert
Session Outline
In this session Dr Nicholson will focus on clearer communication with your patients and medical practitioners
Learning Outcomes
The learning outcomes from this session are to:
- apply an ‘appropriateness test’ to neck treatment;
- succinctly describe your treatment goals;
- why is my neck constantly stiff?
- what is your treatment really changing?
- why do I feel dizzy?
- what can I do to help my neck get better?
- what are your answers?
Biography
Dr Anthony Nicholson is the CEO of Chiropractic Development International (CDI), a continuing education provider for chiropractors and a nationally registered training organisation. CDI started in 2002 with specialised programs to strengthen the inter-professional communication skills of chiropractors and position them with authority within the healthcare system. Since then CDI has become one of the most highly respected providers of continuing education for chiropractors across Australia and New Zealand and has also gone on to achieve international recognition.
CDI’s innovative online learning technology has led to formal accreditation in over 35 states in North America, along with a growing learner base in the UK, Europe and South East Asia. CDI provides 250 hours of advanced online clinical training for the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Program offered by the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut and has developed an online board examination for the internationally recognised Academy of Chiropractic Orthopedics.
As a partner of Spine Partners Wahroonga in Sydney, Dr Nicholson runs a full-time practice with high levels of medical and specialist referral. He is board-certified in both chiropractic neurology (DACNB) and Chiropractic Orthopedics (FACO). In addition, Dr Nicholson is an adjunct lecturer in Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis at Macquarie University in Sydney.