The Cervical Thoracic Junction (3 hrs)
The Cervical Thoracic Junction (3 hrs)

The Cervical Thoracic Junction (3 hrs)

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The Cervical Thoracic Junction

3 Hours CE/CPD | Online Course with Sue Falsone PT ATC

The cervical thoracic junction is a clinically important region where the neck, upper back, shoulder girdle, and thoracic spine interact through movement, posture, loading, and neuromuscular control.

The Cervical Thoracic Junction provides a practical and detailed introduction to assessment, clinical reasoning, anatomy, movement, and treatment concepts related to this complex transition zone.

Presented by renowned physical therapist and athletic trainer Sue Falsone PT ATC, this course helps manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and fitness professionals build a stronger foundation for working with common musculoskeletal presentations involving the cervical thoracic region.

Course Overview

Across this 3-hour CE/CPD course, participants will explore the anatomy, mechanics, movement considerations, assessment principles, and treatment strategies associated with the cervical thoracic junction.

Through video classes presented by Sue Falsone, students gain practical insight into how this region functions and how dysfunction may contribute to pain, movement restriction, postural strain, and performance limitations.

The course is designed to help practitioners better understand how to assess and treat common musculoskeletal injuries related to the cervical thoracic junction while integrating clinical reasoning, manual therapy principles, movement awareness, and rehabilitation planning.

Supported by a fully illustrated anatomy and movement reference workbook, video instruction, lesson quizzes, online exam, certificate of completion, lifetime access, and subtitles in English, French, German, and Spanish, this course provides a focused and practical learning experience for professionals working with neck, shoulder, upper back, and thoracic presentations.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus
Cervical Thoracic Anatomy Understanding the anatomical structures and relationships of the cervical thoracic junction
Movement & Mechanics Exploring how the neck, upper back, shoulder girdle, and thoracic spine interact during movement
Assessment Principles Developing a structured approach to evaluating cervical thoracic dysfunction and related movement limitations
Treatment Concepts Understanding therapeutic strategies for common musculoskeletal presentations involving this region
Clinical Integration Applying cervical thoracic principles within manual therapy, rehabilitation, and performance settings

Course Content

The course combines anatomy education, movement analysis, assessment principles, treatment reasoning, practical demonstrations, and rehabilitation-focused strategies for the cervical thoracic junction.

Module Focus
Foundations of the Cervical Thoracic Junction Anatomy, movement relationships, and the clinical importance of this transition region
Mechanics & Movement Function Understanding how the cervical spine, thoracic spine, shoulder girdle, and upper body work together
Assessment & Clinical Reasoning Evaluating movement restriction, dysfunction, postural strain, and musculoskeletal presentations
Treatment & Rehabilitation Strategies Therapeutic approaches for improving function, mobility, and client outcomes
Professional Application Applying cervical thoracic junction concepts within clinical, athletic, and movement-based practice

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for rehabilitation professionals, massage therapists, manual therapists, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, athletic trainers, fitness professionals, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

It is especially valuable for practitioners who work with neck pain, upper back dysfunction, shoulder girdle restriction, postural strain, thoracic mobility limitations, athletic performance concerns, or musculoskeletal injuries involving the cervical thoracic region.

About Sue Falsone

Sue Falsone PT ATC is a respected physical therapist, athletic trainer, and recognized authority in sports physical therapy.

Her credentials include Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy, certified athletic trainer, certified orthopedic manual therapist for the spine, certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and Registered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance.

Sue has spoken at conferences around the world and has held major leadership roles in elite sport and performance rehabilitation. She served as Vice President of Performance Physical Therapy and Team Sport at Athletes’ Performance for 13 years.

She also made history with the Los Angeles Dodgers as the first female head athletic trainer in any of the four major professional sports in the United States: MLB, NFL, NHL, or NBA.

Included With This Course

Included Details
Video Classes Online video instruction presented by Sue Falsone PT ATC
Illustrated Workbook Anatomy and movement reference workbook supporting course concepts and clinical application
Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course
Online Exam Assessment included for course completion
Certificate Downloadable 3 Hours CE/CPD certificate following successful completion
Lifetime Access Study at your own pace and revisit the material whenever required
Subtitles English, French, German, and Spanish subtitles included

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

Course: Cervical Thoracic Spine
Approvals Listed: 67
CE Broker Provider: #20-1343923
Approvals in alphabetical order
Alabama Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Alabama Board of Physical Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy *General*
Approved Hours: 3
Alaska Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 3
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP)
Approved Hours: 3
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Arkansas Board of Massage
Approved Hours: 3
Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)
Approved Hours: 3
Australian Traditional Medicine Society
Approved Hours: 3
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Approved Hours: 3
Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA)
Approved Hours: 1.2
Canadian Massage & Manual Osteopathic Therapists Association (CMMOTA)
Approved Hours: 3
Certified Registered Massage Therapist Assc (CRMTA)
Approved Hours: 3 - Primary
CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 3
Chiropractic Board of Australia
Approved Hours: 3
College of Complementary Health Professionals of British Columbia (CCHPBC)
Approved Hours: 3
College of Massage Therapists of New Brunswick (CMTNB)
Approved Hours: 3
College of Massage Therapists of Newfoundland and Labrador (CMTNL)
Approved Hours: 1.5
College of Massage Therapists Ontario (CMTO)
Approved Hours: 3
College of Naturopathic Physicians of British Columbia (CNPBC)
Approved Hours: 3
Connecticut Board of Chiropractors
Approved Hours: 3
Connecticut Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Deleware Board of Massage and Bodywork
Approved Hours: 3
Distrcit of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy *General*
Approved Hours: 3
Georgia Board of Nursing
Approved Hours: 3
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Indiana Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Iowa Board of Chiropractic
Approved Hours: 3
Iowa Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Kansas Chiropractic Association
Approved Hours: 3
Maine Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Maryland Board of Massage Therapy Examiners
Approved Hours: 3
Massage Therapists' Association of Nova Scotia (MTANS)
Approved Hours: 3
Massage Therapy Assc of Manitoba (MTAM)
Approved Hours: 3
Massage Therapy Assc of Saskatchewan (MTAS)
Approved Hours: 3
Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy (MSBMT)
Approved Hours: 3
Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage
Approved Hours: 3
Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Approved Hours: 3
Montana Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Approved Hours: 3
National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB)
Approved Hours: 3
Natural Health Practitioners of Canada (NHPC)
Approved Hours: 3
Nebraska Massage Licensure Board
Approved Hours: 3
Nevada Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 3
New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 3
New Jersey Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Ohio Chiropractic Board
Approved Hours: 3
Oklahoma Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Approved Hours: 3
Oregon Board of Massage Therapists
Approved Hours: 3
Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Prince Edward Island Massage Therapy Association (PEIMTA)
Approved Hours: 3
Registered Massage Therapists' Association of Ontario (RMTAO)
Approved Hours: 3
South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel
Approved Hours: 3
South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure
Approved Hours: 3
Virginia Department of Health Professions (Massage Therapy)
Approved Hours: 3
Washington Board of Massage
Approved Hours: 3
Washington Board of Physical Therapy
Approved Hours: 3
West Virginia Massage Licensure Board
Approved Hours: 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Massage Therapy)
Approved Hours: 3

Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.

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