Postural Rehabilitation of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine

THIS COURSE IS APPROVED BY ALL BOARDS AS BOTH AN IN-PERSON CLASS AND A LIVE WEBINAR.

Also available on the same day: Postural Rehabilitation of the Lumbar Spine and Pelvis.  Register for both, receive reduced tuition and if attending in-person, complimentary lunch.

3 CEUs for Chiropractors, NJ Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists and NJ PT Assistants

Posture has an effect on the entire body.  This workshop will not only teach you how to properly analyze your patient’s posture but also the specific adjustments, exercises and tractions needed to correct the most common postures in the Cervical and Thoracic Spine. The spine needs to protect the spinal cord and nervous system, so understanding the physics of and correcting posture can be key to overall health and well-being. Come learn how to treat for spinal mobility and what exercises and traction are optimal for postural correction.

Introduction to Postural Evaluation (9:00 – 10:30 AM)

1. Discuss Normal Posture Model
2. Discuss Global vs Segmental Subluxations
3. Discuss the Cartesian Coordinate System
4. Cartesian Coordinate and Posture
   1. Postural Rotations along each axis
   2. Postural Translations along each axis
5. Postural Analysis Lab

Postural Rehabilitation of the Cervical and Thoracic Spine (10:45AM – 12:00PM)

1. Digital Postural Analysis
2. Posture & X-rays
3. Postural Specific Adjustments – Hands-on
4. Posture Specific Adjustments – Instrument Adjusting
5. Posture Specific Exercises
6. Posture Specific Traction

Method of Instruction: Lecture, Facilitator-led Discussion, Hands-On

Students should Bring: pencil, ruler and protractor, and adjusting instruments (Activators / Arthrostims / Impulse Adjusting Instruments) if you have them.

About the Instructor:  Marco Ferrucci, DC

Dr. Ferrucci runs a premier wellness center in Cedar Grove, NJ, treating patients for all aspects of chiropractic, health and wellness.  He is also an adjunct professor at William Paterson University, Department of Kinesiology. He has special certification in Spinal (Postural) Corrective Care as well as post-graduate training in Functional Neurology and Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis.

*CE APPROVALS: This course is approved for NJ chiropractors because The Institute for Continuing Education is an Approved Provider/Sponsor with the New Jersey Board of Chiropractic Examiners through 8/31/27. The school is also recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB); chiropractors in states that accept PACE may receive CE credit. For NJ PTs and PTAs, the course is approved by the NJ Board of Physical Therapy Examiners through 1/31/26,  Approval Code#2510-200. This course is approved by the NCBTMB for all states but New York; The Institute for Continuing Education is an Approved Provider with the NCBTMB, approval # 307800-00.