Cervical Region Pain

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Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS Related seminars and products

Health Sphere Wellness Center

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Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 40 years in the field. Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advanced pediatric therapy programs.

Dr. Pryor serves on several boards, including the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention (2014-2019), a position to which she was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. In 2010, she received the President's Volunteer Service Award for her contributions to the advanced treatment of children from President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with children, Dr. Pryor has served as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is a clinical instructor for several universities and colleges. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor advances a more expansive view of how to integrate therapy throughout the lifespan by using neuroplasticity techniques.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Karen Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. She has employment relationships with Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physical Therapy School, the Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School and the Volunteer State Community College. She is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. Karen Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karen Pryor is a reviewer with Tennessee Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She is an Ambassador for National Down Syndrome Society. She serves on the editorial board for APTA Journal.

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Objectives

1. Conduct comprehensive evaluations to accurately diagnose cervical pain syndromes, integrating knowledge of multifactorial causes such as degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, and postural alterations. (Kazeminasab, 2022)
2. Demonstrate the ability to apply specific manual therapy techniques to effectively relieve pain from conditions like disc bulge and herniation. (Gao, 2023)
3. Recognize and integrate holistic treatment methods, including considerations of nutrition, hydration, and psychological factors like previous trauma and healing language, into their practice. (Ciaramella, 2023)

Outline

• Multifactorial Causes: degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, and postural alterations
• Explore advanced methods for diagnosing cervical pain syndromes
• Latest tools and technologies in clinical assessment

• Pryor disc relieve method
• Integrate therapy with patient home programs

• How nutrition and hydration impact disc health and pain management
• Analysis of current research linking dietary habits and hydration with cervical health outcomes
• Incorporate nutrition advice and hydration strategies into patient care plans for holistic healing

• How therapeutic language and environmental factors affect patient recovery and pain perception
• Integrate breathwork, visualization, and hypnosis to influence the autonomic nervous system
• Practical application in clinical settings

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Massage Therapists
• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors