Training Course on Evidence-Based Assessment and Management of Acute Neck Pain

Physiotherapy Section Staff Gain Structured Clinical Framework

Presenters: Assist. Prof. Dr. Mubarak Muhammad

This training course, Evidence-Based Assessment and Management of Acute Neck Pain, provides clinicians with a structured, research-driven framework to effectively triage, evaluate, and treat cervical spine disorders in the acute phase.

The primary objective is to bridge the gap between clinical guidelines and hands-on practice, empowering participants to:

• Accurately screen for red flags and trauma via the Canadian C-Spine Rules

• Identify psychosocial risk factors

• Apply a multimodal treatment approach — including targeted manual therapy and specific therapeutic exercise — to accelerate recovery and prevent the transition to chronic disability

Course Details

Intended Audience: Sulaimaniyah Health Directorate – Physiotherapy Section Staff

Materials Provided: None

Rough Agenda

Keywords: Acute Neck Pain, Evidence-Based Practice, Physiotherapy, Canadian C-Spine Rules, Manual Therapy, Therapeutic Exercise, Clinical Assessment