The Vagus Nerve: Enhancing Rehabilitative Therapies with Vagus Nerve Stimulation - Chiropractic Continuing Education, Rehabilitation, 5 Hours

Approved for 5 Hours

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Course Outcome

≥93% of participants will improve their ability to assess and apply vagus nerve stimulation techniques as part of a rehabilitative, manual, or integrative therapeutic approach to support autonomic regulation and whole-body wellness.

Course Objectives

After completing this course, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the anatomy, physiology, and functional significance of the vagus nerve within the autonomic nervous system.
• Identify clinical signs of vagal tone dysregulation and its impact on stress, digestion, inflammation, and emotional well-being.
• Demonstrate manual therapy techniques designed to stimulate the vagus nerve safely and effectively.
• Integrate vagus nerve stimulation strategies into existing treatment plans for clients experiencing chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and postural dysfunction.
• Understand the evidence base supporting vagus nerve stimulation and its role in nervous system balance and parasympathetic activation.

Who Should Enroll? 

• Chiropractors and Manual Therapists: Practitioners interested in supporting nervous system health and autonomic regulation through hands-on, non-invasive techniques.
• Massage Therapists, Craniosacral Practitioners, and Bodyworkers: Professionals looking to enhance therapeutic outcomes by integrating vagus nerve stimulation into soft tissue or fascial work.
• Physical Therapists and Rehabilitation Professionals: Clinicians who want to incorporate neurologically informed techniques into pain management, postural retraining, or trauma recovery care.

Course Codes (if applicable): 

• Approved for: AK, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL (Pending), GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WY
• PACE/CE Broker: 1314581