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Veterans Affairs - Cervicogenic and Postraumatic Headache

Recorded On: 11/10/2025

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Cervicogenic headach and Post-traumatic headache are both relatively common and often overlooked conditions that have good potential to benefit from Physical Therapy. This course will cover how to recogonize and effectively manage both conditions.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify diagnostic criteria for CGH and PTH
  2. Identify medical resources and interventions for appropriate referral
  3. Identify key findings of a PT exam for CGH and PTH
  4. Identify evidence-based PT interventions for CGH and PTH

Derek Haugen

PT, DPT, OCS

Derek Haugen has been practicing invarious outpatient settings since 2010. He has worked at the Minneapolis VA Healthcare System since 2016 where he is a member of the Comprehensive Pain Center staff. He is board certified in Orthopedics.

Deborah Hudleston

MD

Dr. Hudleston is a board-certified pain physician and physiatrist. Her pain fellowship was through the University of Minnesota. She works at the Minneapolis VA in the Comprehensive Pain Center.

Laura Richardson

PT

Laura is a PT who works at the Minneapolis VA with the TBI team. She is board certified in Geriatrics.

Course Instructions

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Cervicogenic and Post-traumatic Headaches
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Assessment
15 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  10/15 points to pass
15 Questions  |  3 attempts  |  10/15 points to pass Please complete the assessment at the conclusion of viewing the video. A passing score of 70 or better is required to obtain the CEU certificate.
Evaluation
19 Questions
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CEU Certificate
Up to 0.10 contact hours available  |  Certificate available
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