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A Manual Therapy Approach to Treatment of Headaches

Headache treatment can be extremely overwhelming as headaches involve several different body systems and affect up to 75% of people. This course will provide you with a starting point of where to treat when patients describe head and face pain, then effective techniques allowing you to give them more headache free days.

 

Over this 1-day course, we’ll take a common condition that’s not commonly treated by therapists and show you how to become comfortable treating it. Treatment approaches include Muscle Energy Technique (MET) to the cervical spine, myofascial release to the neck and head, posture retraining and review of other causes/treatments in a comprehensive approach. This course is evidence-based and every technique is repeated multiple times so you have the chance to perfect them. You’ll walk away with a strong foundation for treatment of the head and neck!

 

As with all our manual therapy courses, this course is at least 75% hands-on lab, and will give you skills you can use immediately upon returning to the clinic.

Dates and Locations

Saturday

January 25, 2025

1 day, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Legacy Emanuel OP Rehab

300 N Graham St, Suite 430
Portland, OR 97227

Approved for 8 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Stacy Wozniak

$350.00 incl. Tax

Saturday

February 22, 2025

1 day, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

CAO – MMI Division

161 Thomas Johnson Dr, Ste 100
Frederick, MD 21702

Approved for 8 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Stacy Wozniak

$350.00 incl. Tax

Saturday

May 31, 2025

1 day, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Best Life Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine

2404 Potters Rd, Suite #400
Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Approved for 8 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Stacy Wozniak

$350.00 incl. Tax

Saturday

August 9, 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Live Hybrid

Live online via Zoom

Approved for 8 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Stacy Wozniak

$350.00 incl. Tax

Saturday

August 9, 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Great Lakes Seminars

2768 Centennial Road
Toledo, OH 43617

Approved for 8 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Stacy Wozniak

$350.00 incl. Tax

Saturday

November 22, 2025

1 day, 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Professional Physical Therapy

21 Headquarters Plaza
Morristown, NJ 07960

Approved for 8 CEUs in most states. Check state approval below.

Instructor: Stacy Wozniak

$350.00 incl. Tax

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

  • Correctly differentiate 4 characteristics of musculoskeletal headaches from other causes 
  • Identify 4 different referral patterns by vertebral level 
  • Identify 5 different referral patterns by muscle 
  • Demonstrate the ability to complete 6 mobilizations of the cervical spine 
  • Demonstrate the ability to treat 5 myofascial dysfunctions in muscles most commonly causing headache 
  • Demonstrate the ability to correct 4 mechanical dysfunctions leading to muscle and joint dysfunctions 

At the completion of this seminar, the participant will be able to:

  • Correctly differentiate 4 characteristics of musculoskeletal headaches from other causes 
  • Identify 4 different referral patterns by vertebral level 
  • Identify 5 different referral patterns by muscle 
  • Demonstrate the ability to complete 6 mobilizations of the cervical spine 
  • Demonstrate the ability to treat 5 myofascial dysfunctions in muscles most commonly causing headache 
  • Demonstrate the ability to correct 4 mechanical dysfunctions leading to muscle and joint dysfunctions 

Saturday


7:30am
Doors Open
8:00am
Lecture: HA classification, cause of musculoskeletal HA, subjective data, muscle referral patterns, nerve patterns, objective measures
10:30am
Lab: Myofascial release to the head and neck
12:00pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:00pm
Lab: Myofascial release to the head and neck cont.
2:00pm
Lab: Muscle energy technique for mobilizations of the neck
4:00pm
Lab: Re-educate/exercise
4:30pm
Lab: Hands-on review of each MFR and MET technique learned
5:30pm
Adjourn

Approved for 8 hours for PTs and PTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, WY

Approved for 8 hours for OTs and OTAs: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IA, KS, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NH, ND, OR, PA, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Approved for 8 Category A hours by the BOC for Athletic Trainers.

If you do not see your state listed above, please contact us at info@glseminars.com for more information.

Click here for the state and discipline approval list for all courses.

Course Instructors

Stacy Wozniak

PT, DPT, CIMT

Stacy received her doctorate of physical therapy degree from Grand Valley State University. Participating in lifelong learning, Stacy has become a Certified Integrated Manual Therapist (CIMT) and continues her education throughout different areas of manual therapy. Stacy uses a variety of techniques such as manual therapy, joint and soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy and functional exercise to help return her patients to the highest level of function. She is also the Center Coordinator of Clinical Education for Probility. Stacy also has assisted with teaching continuing education classes across the nation. She enjoys working with a variety of patients including athletes and children. Stacy’s interests include spending time with family and friends, playing tennis and volleyball, and traveling.

 
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