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New Free CE Course: Thoracic Spine: Assessment and Neuromuscular Techniques

03/12/2026
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Doug Nelson points to a skeletal spine that rests on the back of a massage therapy client.

Doug Nelson teaches the latest ABMP CE Course "Thoracic Spine: Assessment and Neuromuscular Techniques."

The new ABMP CE course “Thoracic Spine: Assessment and Neuromuscular Techniques” from Doug Nelson is now available in the ABMP Education Center to view and earn 1.5 CE hours.

Course Description

Learn assessment and neuromuscular techniques for the thoracic spine—a key region for posture, breathing, and pain patterns. This course guides you through thoracic anatomy, mobility, and common restrictions, teaching you how to accurately assess dysfunction and apply targeted neuromuscular techniques to increase thoracic mobility.

 

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Instructor Bio

Doug Nelson is the founder of Precision Neuromuscular Therapy Seminars, president of the 22-therapist clinic BodyWork Associates in Champaign, Illinois, past president of the Massage Therapy Foundation, the author of three books, and a columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. He sees over 1,000 clients annually, and his clinic, seminars, and research explore the science behind massage therapy. Learn more at pnmt.org.

 

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The ABMP Education Center, where ABMP members earn free CE, is home to 750+ online massage and bodywork CE hours. These on-demand courses are available for nonmembers to purchase for $30 or less.

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