Headaches: Manual Therapy Treatment of Common Causes

Overview

Headaches are a common problem and are often resistant to traditional treatment. Standard medical treatment often overlooks how somatic dysfunctions in the body may be a primary source of the pain. This course will discuss some of the common sources of headache. The class will present how to perform a thorough evaluation of the potential roots of headaches and various methods to treat the somatic dysfunctions that could be playing a role. Emphasis will be placed on cranial and cervical joint dysfunctions, fascial restrictions extending into the head and neck from musculoskeletal and visceral structures lower in the body, and autonomic nervous system imbalance.

Learning Objectives (upon completion)

1. The student will understand how to perform a thorough evaluation of the potential contributors to the onset of a headache.
2. The student will understand how aberrant physiology may be contributing to the onset of a headache.
3. The student will understand how to treat the somatic dysfunctions that may be contributing to the onset of a headache.
4. The student will understand how their daily habits may be contributing to the onset of a headache.

Details

Duration: Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 8am-5pm; Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 8am-4pm

Location: Kennedy Krieger Institute
International Center for Spinal Cord Injury at White Marsh
425 Williams Court
Suite 116
Middle River, MD 21220

Price: $595 / person (price increases to $620 one week prior to class date)

Number of Attendees: 15-20

Instructors: Robert Cohen, M.A., P.T. and Jon Laking, M.A., P.T.

Contact: Robert Cohen, M.A., P.T. at 410-321-9292 or bob@baygrassinstitute.com

Target Audience: Healthcare providers – M.D., D.O., P.T., A.T.C., M.T., R.N., O.T., and other licensed or certified Healthcare Providers.

Continuing Education Credits: NCBTMB Approved Provider #1418. This course is awaiting approval by NCBTMB and the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.5 CEUs (15 credit hours).