MT2 Cervical spine, TMJ and Upper Extremity (Yuba City, California)

30 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2027


MT2: Therapy of the Cervical Spine, TMJ, and Upper Extremity


This is a current method of diagnostic tissue differentiation and treatment progressions of the upper quarter to include the cervical, thorax, TMJ, and upper extremity dysfunctions relevant to sports and orthopedics. Upon completion of MT-2 participants will be able to:

• Describe the basic anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology of the cervical spine, thorax, TMJ, and upper extremity joints.
• Evaluate the cervical spine, thorax, TMJ, and upper extremities with an introduction to soft tissue treatments, joint mobilization/manipulation treatments, and dosed exercise progressions.
• Describe the optimal stimuli for neuro-musculoskeletal repair.
• Understand the dysfunctions related to regional interdependence of these areas


MT2 Objectives


At the conclusion of the course the participant is expected to be able to:

  • Understand how the anatomy, biomechanics, and arthro-kinematics of a joint contribute to its function or dysfunction.
  • Relate the neurology, pathophysiology, and pain to the dysfunction and to the appropriate treatment.
  • Evaluate dysfunction of the different tissues in all extremity joints and identify the signs and symptoms of joint pathology.
  • Select and apply an appropriate treatment program utilizing the optimal stimuli for histological regeneration of all extremity tissues.
  • Apply various techniques for articulation and mobilization as well as other current PT modalities with skill and accuracy.
  • Recognize the indications and contraindications for the use of articulation and mobilization procedures.

 

Required Supplies:

  • All class material is provided via email in a PDF document.

  • If you require hard copies, course material can be purchased for an additional cost.


Course Details



Registration Open (UTC): 2026-10-26 (09:15 AM)


Start Date (UTC): 2027-01-30 (08:00 AM)


End Date (UTC): 2027-01-31 (08:00 PM)


Course Fee: $499


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Faculty Details

Alec Kay


Faculty (PT, DMT, OCS, ATC, FAAOMPT)


E-mail: akay@olagrimsby.com


Alec has been practicing physical therapy for over 25 years and currently works full time in a clinical practice at United Physical Therapy in Anchorage, Alaska. He is the current president of that organization. Working as an athletic trainer prior to PT school, he continues to enjoy working with athletes as his interest in sports rehabilitation continues to evolve. His post-graduate studies included completion of a Master of Orthopedic Manual Therapy in 1997 and a Doctor of Manual Therapy degree in 2000, with a dissertation on the lumbar multifidus, leading to multiple publications. After completion of his DMT, Alec was appointed to the faculty of the Ola Grimsby Institute Post-Professional Consortium and is currently teaching advanced techniques in manual orthopedic physical therapy locally and in other states, as well as presenting as an invited speaker both nationally and internationally. In addition to teaching, Alec shares his expertise working as a clinical mentor for residency, fellowship students in both manual therapy and Family Practice Medicine.