THE SPINE FROM A To Z

The Spine .. from A to Z

Management of Spine disorders.. Beyond the GUIDELINES

Program description:
Research shows that effective therapy tools and concepts can manage spine disorders. Skilled clinicians can choose the best approach for each patient through sound clinical reasoning. This 2 levels program offers a clear clinical management framework presented by experienced experts in spine disorders. Participants will learn to integrate these techniques into their practice and design customized treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes.

– Online part
– Essential level (part 1): Lumbopelvic disorders (4 days)
– Essential level (part 2): Cervical, thoracic disorders (4 days)
– Advanced level (2 parts)

Teaching Team:

Dr. Ahmed M. Hefny
DPT, CMTI, CDNI, KCMT, MCTA.
– ⁠Graduated in 2004, has over 20 years of clinical experience

Dr. Mohamed Gamal
DPT, CMP, CDNI, KCMT, CLT.
– Graduated in 2005, with 18 years clinical experience
Dr. Ahmed Raffet El sayed
– Teaching Staff Member – Department of Biomechanics , faculty of
physical therapy – Cairo University
Dr. Hossam Elbadry
CMP, CMTI, CDNI, KCMT.
– Physiotherapist, has over 16 years of clinical experience
Dr. Mohamed Elzoghby
CMP, CMTI, CDNI, KCMT.
– Physiotherapist, has over 12 years of clinical experience
Dr. Noha Khalid Shokry
– Lecturer of biomechanics – faculty of physical therapy Cairo university

Main Topics to be covered:
Different classifications of patients with Spine disorders.
Principles of Radiology of the spine (X-rays – CT – MRI).
Evaluation & DDx. of different sources of pain in patient with spine disorders (include cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, Hip, SIJ & peripheral pain with spine origin).
Comprehensive management of common spine disorders (internal disc disruptions – discogenic back pain – lumber canal stenosis lateral shift – spondylosis – facet arthropathy- clinical instability – Spondylolythesis – Soft tissue injuries).
Evidence based management of SIJ disorders & hip disorders (include hip Spine Syndrome – FAI – hip OA.).
Proper integration of common concepts of treatment approaches (Decompression positioning based symptoms response -movement therapy – manual therapy tech. – neurodynamics).
Practical application of selected manual therapy techniques for (cervical, lumbar spine, Hip, SIJ, thoracic & rip cage).
Exercise prescription include (Mobility exercises – progressive Spine Stability exercises – PNF – Motor Control).
Assessment and management of cervicogenic headache, dizziness and other common upper cervical disorders.
Post-operative rehabilitation guidelines for different surgical procedure or minimum interventions for common spine disorders (include possible post-operative complications).
Biopsychosocial model vs. Biomechanical model in management of patients with chronic spine pain.
New approach in assessment and management of spine disorders based on clinical kinesiology point of view.

For More Details about the course please download the following Pdf file:

The Spine – Management of Spine disorders – AIMS 2024