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Neck Pain Associated with Migraine: What is the Role of Physiotherapy?

Neck Pain Associated with Migraine: What is the Role of Physiotherapy?

Neck Pain Associated with Migraine: What is the Role of Physiotherapy?

CA$20.00
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This course was recorded in February 2025

Overview

Current evidence indicates that various mechanisms underlie neck pain in migraine indicating subgroups with different treatment directions. Therefore, this online course will discuss an individualized approach to assessment and management of patients with migraine and neck pain. 


Learning Objectives

  1. To understand and identify the potential sources of neck pain in migraine
  2. To understand and identify neck pain sensitisation in migraine
  3. To apply the above in clinical reasoning of different patient presentations in physiotherapy management of migraine

 

Presenter: Zhiqi Liang

Zhiqi Liang, PT and Embodia Instructor

Zhiqi is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland. She teaches on the Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal) Program and her research is on neck pain in headache, especially migraine. In 2024, she was awarded the David Lamb Award by IFOMPT for high quality research that has made an impact to musculoskeletal physiotherapy internationally. Zhiqi has been a musculoskeletal physiotherapist for more than 15 years. Her clinical expertise is recognised by Fellowship within the Australian College of Physiotherapists, where she has been actively involved as an examiner, facilitator and currently serves on the Board of Censors.

The instructors
Orthopaedic Division

The Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association helps our members improve their skills and service delivery through education, resources and networking.

With a reputation built on excellent instructors and a rigorous examination process, the Division offers tailored online e-learning, webinars, workshops, courses and practice resources for members at a reasonable cost and time commitment. Members learn from other practicing physiotherapists and stay current with a regularly updated curriculum and program delivery based on providing quality and modern treatment.


Canadian Physiotherapy Association

As the vital partner for the profession, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) leads, advocates, and inspires excellence and innovation to promote health. CPA’s goal is to provide exceptional service, valuable information and connections to the profession of physiotherapy, across Canada and around the world.
Material included in this course
  • Neck Pain Associated with Migraine: What is the Role of Physiotherapy?
  • Welcome!
  • Full presentation
  • Feedback
FAQs

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This course is free for Embodia Members. You can learn more about the membership options available by visiting the Embodia membership pricing page.

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