Ga License # MT003469
Continuing Education Hours
Lymphatic Drainage – part three – Post Surgical
June 28, 2024 – June 29, 2024
12 hours – hands on
Instructor: Craig Knowles, BAS, LMT, BCTMB, CNMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 451292-10
Description:
Lymphatic Massage Part 3 takes the routines we learned in Part 2 and modifies them for specific ortho and cosmetic surgeries.
You will also learn two techniques to treat scar tissue using scraping tools and cupping.
This course will assist therapists in developing treatments specific to post surgery of Liposuction, Breast Surgeries, Tummy Tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts, among others.
Integrated Restoration Technique
April 27, 2024 – April 28, 2024
14 hours – hands on
Instructor: Ira Wikel
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 919
Description:
Class starts with visual and palpatory assessments of the hips, which determine the functional and structural health of the body. Muscle Energy Techniques are then used to help restore normal tone to affected tissues. Specific techniques are taught to correct for a high ilium, anterior or posterior ilial rotations, upslips, and inflairs or outflares.
Components of IRT:
Assessment and Neurological Tests that consist of visual assessments and tissue palpations to determine postural deviations and structural abnormalities. Specific neurological tests are performed to rule out the possibility of pathology or to confirm assessments.
Muscle Energy Techniques are a series of resisted stretches intended to restore normal tone to muscles. Range of motion and local circulation are increased as well. METs are the primary method used for balancing structure.
Myofascial Mobilizations are a gentle technique aimed at the fascia, a 3D web of connective tissue that runs continuously throughout the body. Direct and indirect techniques are presented. Myofascial mobilizations are an essential part of facilitating overall length and balance.
The primary goals of IRT are:
- A more balanced structure.
- The diminishment of pain.
- Increased range of motion.
Lymphatic Massage – part two – Routines
April 19, 2024 – April 20, 2024
12 hours – hands on
Instructor: Craig Knowles, BAS, LMT, BCTMB, CNMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 451292-10
Description:
**The program of study was completed, and the practical examination was successfully passed fulfilling the requirements as prescribed by Knowles Rehabilitation for Certification.
LYMPHATIC CERTIFICATIONS **Passed Certification Test
After completing Part 1 and Part 2, practice, practice, practice.
When you feel you are ready, RETAKE PART 2. On Day 1 of the class there will be a chance to practice, to iron out any last kinks. On Day 2, when the full body practical is performed, you will be evaluated on the skills you perform.
IF you show you are competent and safely applying all the techniques taught in Part 1 and Part 2, you will receive a Lymphatic Massage Certification. Attendance alone does not guarantee a Certification, you must demonstrate proper application of ALL Techniques.
Spa Bodywork Fundamentals
February 11, 2024
18 hours – online
Instructor: Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education
NCBTMB Approved Provider #: 409296-00
Description:
The 18 CE hour Spa Bodywork Fundamentals course will introduce you to the basics of spa treatments and how to create a basic spa practice. You will be guided through each step of delivering a spa treatment, from indications and contraindications to scope of practice, supplies needed, room set up, treatment application, and practical tips on specific steps involved. You will also be guided through the basic steps in creating your own spa practice. This course will provide ideas on how to integrate spa techniques and products, as well as enhancing accents into your practice so you can create and deliver unique services. All treatments are covered in step-by-step detail, illustrated with photographs, and brought to life with online video clips that show how to position the client and how to apply products such as seaweed, wraps, and mud.
This Course Will Cover Basic Spa Treatments Such as:
- Aromatherapy
- Body wraps
- Culturally based treatments
- Fangotherapy
- Foot treatments
- Hydrotherapy
- Salt or sugar glows
- Spa massages
- Stone therapy
- Thalassotherapy
Integrating Assessments into Intake
February 5, 2024
3 hours – online
Instructor: Julie Goodwin, BA, LMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 024237-00
Description:
Improve your use of assessments in your intake interviews. Discover how assessments can help to improve your business as well as the general health and specific functional assessments to make. It also has ideas on how to use your assessment information.
Regulations vary from state-to-state regarding the description of what a massage therapist can provide a client/patient. In some states, massage therapists are not permitted to state that they treat a patient or that they provide a treatment plan. As these terms are used in this course description, they apply to treatment provided by licensed medical/health care providers.
Lymphatic Massage – part two – Routines
August 19, 2023 – August 20, 2023
12 hours – hands on
Instructor: Craig Knowles, BAS, LMT, BCTMB, CNMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 451292-10
Description:
Lymphatic Drainage part 2 will incorporate a brief review of Lymphatic Drainage part 1 and then picks up where we left off. This portion focuses on the application of lymphatic drainage to fully clear each part of the body.
We will cover how to clear the full anterior and posterior body as well as the time requirements for each.
Lymphatic Massage – part two – Routines
March 11, 2023 – March 12, 2023
8 hours – hands on
Instructor: Craig Knowles, BAS, LMT, BCTMB, CNMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 451292-10
Description:
Lymphatic Drainage part 2 will incorporate a brief review of Lymphatic Drainage part 1 and then picks up where we left off. This portion focuses on the application of lymphatic drainage to fully clear each part of the body.
We will cover how to clear the full anterior and posterior body as well as the time requirements for each.
Lymphatic Massage – part one – Techniques
February 18, 2023 – February 19, 2023
12 hours – hands on
Instructor: Craig Knowles, BAS, LMT, BCTMB, CNMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 451292-10
Description:
Lymphatic Massage is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart. The lymph system depends on intrinsic contractions of the smooth muscle cells in the walls of lymph vessels and the movement of skeletal muscles to propel lymph through the vessels to lymph nodes and then beyond the lymph nodes to the lymph ducts which return lymph to the cardiovascular system. Lymphatic Massage is a very gentle manual treatment that is proven to reduce swelling by dramatically enhancing the function of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic Massage is also known to improve the quality of sleep, decrease pain, calm the nervous system, and benefit the immune system.
This technique will greatly benefit your clients who have:
- soft-tissue injuries
- rheumatoid arthritis
- high-stress levels/anxiety disorders
- fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue
- surgical trauma/edema
- migraine headaches
- cancer/oncology diagnosis
- sinus congestion or allergies
- mild, medically uncomplicated lymphedema
- clients in hospice or palliative care
This Lymphatic Massage course is 12 hands-on hours and will:
- Describe basic anatomy, physiology of the lymph system and main body fluids.
- Explain the scientific principles behind Lymph Drainage Therapy, and why the lymphatic system plays a crucial role in recovering from disease and enhancing health.
- Explain the importance of the lymphatic system and how it relates to blood and other body fluids.
- Describe the main indications and contraindications.
- Perform techniques that help you move lymph and interstitial fluid through the body to cleanse it of toxins.
- Describe the main specific locations of lymph nodes and lymph vessels.
- Put treatments and self-help techniques right away into practice.
Kinetic Musculorehab Technique – Lower Extremity
October 29, 2022 – October 30, 2022
12 hours – hands on
Instructor: Craig Knowles, BAS, LMT, BCTMB, CNMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 451292-10
Craig Knowles – KM Technique – Lower Extremities
Description:
The Kinetic Musculorehab Technique is a blend of sports massage and medical massage that uses range of motion of joints to treat common everyday dysfunctions. The basis of KM Technique is to learn to treat muscles in their plane of action. This course teaches how to merge passive range of motion with other massage techniques to increase their function and to relieve pain. KM Technique is also used to increase range of motion, break up adhesion and scar tissue that limit flexibility. In this course we will be discussing the treatment protocols for common muscular conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis, Shin Splints, Runner’s Knee, Deep Knee Pain, Anterior Pelvic Tilt, Psuedo-Sciatica, Piriformis Syndrome, among others.
Dalton Myoskeletal Alignment Technique – Atlanta class
August 6, 2022 – August 7, 2022
16 hours – hands on
Instructor: Scott Oglesbay
NCBTMB Approved Provider #:
Description:
Scott Oglesbay remembers attending his first Myoskeletal seminar and how it opened his eyes to a type of manual therapy that was specifically designed to assess and treat clients in an approachable, easy way; It changed his life and his practice. Now, as a Master Myoskeletal Therapist, he dedicates his time to treating, educating and encouraging clients presenting in a variety of injuries and pain patterns with enjoyment in one of his two locations in the Atlanta area.
In this 2-day Workshop Learn innovative Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques for chronic:
- Head & neck pain
- Dowager’s hump and forward head postures
- Sports injuries and tendinopathies
- Rib fixations and breathing disorders
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Low back, protective muscle spasm, sacroiliac and piriformis sciatica
Our goal is to enhance your skills, improve your results, and build your practice to a level of excellence that goes beyond the standard expectation of what can be achieved through traditional bodywork training. Be prepared for outstanding results, even with long standing chronic conditions.
Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques (MAT) – Oklahoma Convention
June 17, 2022 – June 19, 2022
24 hours – hands on
Instructor: Eric Dalton
NCBTMB Approved Provider #:
Description:
Erik Dalton
Erik Dalton is widely regarded as one of the foremost innovators in the massage and bodywork profession. He has studied with some of the profession’s leading thinkers, like Ida Rolf and famed osteopath Phillip Greenman. He is the developer of Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques, a system of manual therapy that addresses and heals pain patterns at their very core. Armed with a comprehensive understanding of the intricate interplay between mind and body, structure and function, massage therapists who’ve studied Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques with Erik Dalton are changing the face of chronic pain the world over.
Dalton’s breakthrough Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques integrates decades of knowledge from visionary researchers and practitioners into a comprehensive system that allows you to find and correct the true source of your client’s pain.
Sports Massage #4: Injury and Recovery
October 10, 2020
Instructor: American Massage Therapy Association
5 hours – online
NCBTMB Provider: 024237-00
Description:
Takes an in-depth look at where injuries occur, how athlete tissues are affected and how they heal. Break down injuries by the type of tissue, as well as common injuries by area. Closely examine the healing stages, as well as what massage techniques are appropriate for athletes’ schedules.
- Describe the common athletic injuries that occur to muscles, tendons, synovial joints and bones.
- Discuss injury classifications and pertinent anatomy and physiology.
- Define the stages of healing and their purpose.
- List factors that may impede healing for different tissue-healing processes.
Massage Therapy for Post Operative Pain
August 26, 2020
2.5 hours – online
Instructor: Rose Adams, LMT – AMTA
NCBTMB Provider: 02437-00
Description:
Get an explanation of post-operative pain, and the traditional protocols for helping relieve it. Learn about specific surgeries, common types of post-operative pain, and massage therapy contradications. Find out how massage can help patients better manage this type of pain.
Explore how pain complicates healing in post-operative patients. Research underlines the value of massage therapy for these patients when contraindications and side effects of pain-relieving medications are considered. Get a view of the hospital work environment. When you complete this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the role massage therapy can play in improving patient outcomes for post-operative patients.
- Describe how post-operative pain affects healing from surgeries.
- Identify pain-relieving medications, their methods of administration, and side effects.
- Describe how massage therapy can relieve post-operative pain and the contraindications for massage therapy.
- Define the hospital setting for massage therapists.
Self-Care for Massage Therapists: Injury Prevention
April 16, 2020
Instructor: Sandra Anderson, LMT – AMTA
Description:
Self-care is important for all professions, but especially massage therapists. AMTA’s self-care survey showed that about one-third of therapists have sustained an injury because of performing massage, and upwards of 90% of therapists say that they are in pain at any given time. Get an overview of self-care best practices and how you can incorporate them into your massage to help keep you healthy now and for years to come.
- Design proper warm-up and cool down strategies incorporating passive, general, and focused therapies.
- Incorporate a general fitness and strength building regimen as part of a self-care plan.
- Employ an early detection strategy to prevent injury.
A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Malpractice
April 12, 2020
Instructor: American Massage Therapy Association
1 hour – online
NCBTMB: 024237-00
Description:
Learn what you can do to safeguard yourself and your practice in the face of a malpractice lawsuit.
- Explain the value of maintaining an objective view during a malpractice lawsuit.
- Define when clients sue.
- Cite a legal description of malpractice.
- Describe the four forms of malpractice negligence.
- Identify the first step to take in the event of an adverse incident.
- List four guidelines for making incident reports.
- State two goals of a malpractice investigation.
- Describe two ways to decrease the stress of an investigation through legal, self-care and self-protection means.
- Delineate three useful ways to participate in a malpractice investigation.
- Review five ways to mitigate the blame attached to you in a malpractice lawsuit.
Ethical Dilemmas Fully Exposed
April 9, 2020
Instructor: American Massage Therapy Association
1 hour – online
NCBTMB: 024237-00
Description:
Explore real scenarios that demonstrate the ethical decisions massage therapists make every day. Authors Adam and Nate use their experience and active teaching style to give attendees the tools needed to assess their decisions and feel comfortable addressing ethical issues with clients, other therapists and even family members. Topics include scope of practice, professionalism, transference, and dual relationships.
Ethics for Massage Therapists: A Comprehensive Overview
Instructor: Nancy W. Dail, BA, LMT – AMTA
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 024237-00
Description:
Gain a thorough understanding of ethical practice, and how it can help build strong, trusting relationships with your clients. Explore ethical dilemmas, and how to resolve them to maintain a safe, successful practice. Learn guidelines for ethical use of social media.
- Define ethics and how it leads to a safe, successful practice.
- List ethical boundaries and how to maintain them.
- Describe ethical pitfalls and how to handle them.
- Explain how to ethically use social media for massage practice.
Relieving Sciatica
April 8, 2020
Instructor: Timothy Agnew, LMT – AMTA
2 hours – online
NCBTMB: 024237-00
Description:
Sciatica is a condition common among massage therapy clients. Learn an entire body approach to stretches that can help relieve this type of pain. Understand the effects of other conditions that frequently occur with sciatica.
- Describe three common routes of pain for clients with sciatica.
- List conditions that might coexist with sciatica.
- Define Clinical Flexibility and Therapeutic Exercise (CFTE) including the responsibilities of the client.
- Explain why correcting biomechanical dysfunction is important for clients with sciatica.
Ethics for Massage Therapists: A Comprehensive Overview
April 8, 2020
Instructor: American Massage Therapy Association
3 hours – online
NCBTMB: 024237-00
Description:
Gain a thorough understanding of ethical practice, and how it can help build strong, trusting relationships with your clients. Explore ethical dilemmas, and how to resolve them to maintain a safe, successful practice. Learn guidelines for ethical use of social media.
- Define ethics and how it leads to a safe, successful practice.
- List ethical boundaries and how to maintain them.
- Describe ethical pitfalls and how to handle them.
- Explain how to ethically use social media for massage practices.
Integrated Restoration Technique (IRT-II):
Cervical, Cranial and Sacral Mobilization Workshop
June 20, 2020 – June 21, 2020
14 hours – hands on
Instructor: Ira Wikel, LMT
NCBTMB Provider #: 919
Description:
Components of IRT
Assessment and Neurological Tests that consist of visual assessments and tissue palpations to determine postural deviations and structural abnormalities. Specific neurological tests are performed to rule out the possibility of pathology or to confirm assessments.
Muscle Energy Techniques are a series of resisted stretches intended to restore normal tone to muscles. Range of motion and local circulation are increased as well. METs are the primary method used for balancing structure.
Myofascial Mobilizations are a gentle technique aimed at the fascia, a 3D web of connective tissue that runs continuously throughout the body. Direct and indirect techniques are presented. Myofascial mobilizations are an essential part of facilitating overall length and balance.
The primary goals of IRT are:
- A more balanced structure.
- The diminishment of pain.
- Increased range of motion.
Integrated Restoration Technique (IRT):
Ilial, Lumbar & Thoracic Mobilization Workshop
July 21, 2018 – July 22, 2018
14 hours – hands on
Instructor: Ira Wikel, LMT and Pat Barnes, LMT
NCBTMB Provider #: 919
Description:
Class starts with visual and palpatory assessments of the hips, which determine the functional and structural health of the body. Muscle Energy Techniques are then used to help restore normal tone to affected tissues. Specific techniques are taught to correct for a high ilium, anterior or posterior ilial rotations, upslips, and inflairs or outflares.
Components of IRT
Assessment and Neurological Tests that consist of visual assessments and tissue palpations to determine postural deviations and structural abnormalities. Specific neurological tests are performed to rule out the possibility of pathology or to confirm assessments.
Muscle Energy Techniques are a series of resisted stretches intended to restore normal tone to muscles. Range of motion and local circulation are increased as well. METs are the primary method used for balancing structure.
Myofascial Mobilizations are a gentle technique aimed at the fascia, a 3D web of connective tissue that runs continuously throughout the body. Direct and indirect techniques are presented. Myofascial mobilizations are an essential part of facilitating overall length and balance.
The primary goals of IRT are:
- A more balanced structure.
- The diminishment of pain.
- Increased range of motion.
Integrated Restoration Technique (IRT): Myofascial Release and
Direct Fascial Techniques for Massage Therapists
March 17, 2018 – March 18, 2018
14 hours – hands on
Instructor: Ira Wikel, LMT and Pat Barnes, LMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 451292-10
Description:
The goal of Myofascial Release techniques is to attempt to achieve symmetrical function of the entire musculoskeletal system in postural balance.
Components of IRT
Assessment and Neurological Tests that consist of visual assessments and tissue palpations to determine postural deviations and structural abnormalities. Specific neurological tests are performed to rule out the possibility of pathology or to confirm assessments.
Muscle Energy Techniques are a series of resisted stretches intended to restore normal tone to muscles. Range of motion and local circulation are increased as well. METs are the primary method used for balancing structure.
Myofascial Mobilizations are a gentle technique aimed at the fascia, a 3D web of connective tissue that runs continuously throughout the body. Direct and indirect techniques are presented. Myofascial mobilizations are an essential part of facilitating overall length and balance.
The primary goals of IRT are:
- A more balanced structure.
- The diminishment of pain.
- Increased range of motion.
January 22, 2017
LMT Tax Workshop
4 hours – live lecture
Instructor: Paul Kirchhoff, LMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 450001-05
Description:
August 10, 2016
Sports Massage #3: The Science of Athletics
4 hours – online
Instructor: American Massage Therapy Association
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 024237-00
August 6, 2016
Sports Massage #2: Ethics and Building Trust
2.5 hours – online
Instructor: American Massage Therapy Association
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 024237-00
August 4, 2016
Sports Massage #1: Starting Your Career
2.5 hours – online
Instructor: American Massage Therapy Association
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 024237-00
Description:
June 24, 2016 – June 25, 2016
Advanced Trigger Point and Medical Massage
12 hours – hands on
Instructor: Kim Miller, DC, LMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider: 450927-10
Description:
August 14, 2014
Pathology of Chronic Conditions for Massage Therapists
3 hours – online
Instructor: Elite Continuing Education
NCBTMB Provider #: 450215-06
Description:
August 14, 2014
Ethics in Massage Therapy
3 hours – online
Instructor: Elite Continuing Education
NCBTMB Provider #: 450215-06
Description:
July 20, 2014
Medical Massage Certification: Day of the Back
8 hours – hands on
Instructor: Maria Chah, L.Ac., LMT
NCMTMB Approved Provider #: 40001-05
Description:
July 19, 2014
Medical Massage Certification: Insurance Billing & Reimbursement
4 hours – lecture
Instructor: Maria Chah, L.Ac., LMT
NCMTMB Approved Provider #: 40001-05
Description:
July 18, 2014
Medical Massage Certification: Day of the Neck
8 hours – hands on
Instructor: Maria Chah, L.Ac., LMT
NCMTMB Approved Provider #: 40001-05
Description:
October 28, 2012
Massage Therapy Issues in Insurance Reimbursement
8 hours – online
Instructor: Elite Continuing Education
NCBTMB Provider #: 450215-06
Description:
October 20, 2012
Make Money with Chair Massage
10 hours – hands on
Instructor: Paul Kirchhoff, LMT
NCBTMB Approved Provider #: 450001-05
Description:
September 24, 2011
Integrated Massage Course
8 hours – hands on
Instructor: Tracy Colin, LMT, NMT, NCTMB
NCBTMB Approved Provider #: 451327-10
Description:
This course provides knowledge to the practitioner about how to meet the client’s needs through blending several modalities into one cohesive massage. Techniques covered will include medical massage, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular therapy, soft tissue release, and Swedish techniques. A practical step-by-step format will be provided for integrating many of these techniques into one effective hour massage, thus treating each client’s unique situation. Practitioners will be taught reliable skills that offer long lasting relief to those clients interested in pain relief. Practitioners will possess the necessary skills to perform clinical healing for their clients.
October 20, 2010
Massage and Pharmacology
4 hours – hands on
Instructor: Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education
NCBTMB Approved Provider #: 409296-00
Description:
The 4 CE hour Massage and Pharmacology home study course will explain classifications of medications and their effects on the body as well as effects of massage strokes on the body. Basic massage strokes may have different effects on clients who are taking medications, both over the counter and by prescription. This course will explain the varied effects massage techniques can have, and how to better treat your clients receiving drug therapy. It will also explain how massage techniques can be modified for clients on a drug therapy regimen. This course will also present a sample medication assessment intake form for your clients.
This Course Will Present:
- How different medications affect each body system
- The different effects basic massage strokes have on the body
- How clients on drug therapy can be affected by certain massage strokes
- When to refer your clients to another healthcare professional
September 19, 2010
Day of Lower Extremity – Medical Massage Certification Series
8 hours – hands on
Instructor: Maria Chah, LMT
CE Instructor #: MA 15722
NCBTMB Approved LMTSG Provider #: 50-11423
CE#: 20-244231
Description:
In the Day of the Back class, we focus intensively and exclusively on the assessment and treatment of conditions of the back and the hip. You will learn neuromuscular, myofascial and other techniques that our instructors use in their pain clinics to achieve an incredible 90% rate of recovery! You will learn to effectively assess and treat conditions of the back and hip such as lumbago, pelvic tilt, post-op back surgery, sciatica and more.
In this class, there will be a brief review of medical terminology and indications and contraindications for massage therapy treatment, This class teaches protocols for assessing and treating common conditions of the back and the hip. Students will:
- Review the chemical and mechanical processes of the pain mechanism of soft tissue injury;
- Be able to identify the systemic effects of injury;
- Recognize an erythemic response;
- Learn and practice techniques to reverse soft tissue injury;
- Recognize healing crisis vs pathologies;
- Understand the duration and frequency of treatments for medical massage;
- Explain post-treatment care and follow-up care;
- Learn indications and contraindications for using medical massage protocols to treat conditions of the spine and hip and know when and when not to utilize learned techniques.
- Learn, practice and experience multiple treatment protocols relating to the back.
September 18, 2010
Day of Upper Extremity – Medical Massage Certification Series
8 hours – hands on
Instructor: Maria Chah, LMT
CE Instructor #: MA 15722
NCBTMB Approved LMTSG Provider #: 50-11423
CE#: 20-244231
Description:
The majority of the medical massage patients’ pain complaints are from the neck and back region. In this class, we focus intensively and exclusively on the neck. In this class, you will learn the neuromuscular and myofascial techniques that the instructors use in their pain clinics to achieve an incredible 90% recovery rate. You will learn how to assess and treat effectively:
- Whiplash
- Torticollis
- Cervical Strain
- ROM Limitations
- and much, much more!
In this class, students will:
- Review the chemical and mechanical processes of the pain mechanism of soft tissue injury;
- Be able to identify the systemic effects of injury;
- Recognize an erythemic response;
- Learn and practice techniques to reverse soft tissue injury;
- Recognize healing crisis vs pathologies;
- Understand the duration and frequency of treatments for medical massage;
- Explain post-treatment care and follow-up care;
- Learn indications and contraindications for using medical massage protocols to treat conditions of the cervical spine and know when and when not to utilize learned techniques;
- Learn, practice and experience the location of bony landmarks and muscles;
- Learn, practice and experience multiple treatment protocols relating to the neck.
September 17, 2010
Postural Distortion
4 hours – hands on
Instructor: Maria Chah, LMT
CE Instructor #: MA 15722
NCBTMB Approved LMTSG Provider #: 50-11423
CE#: 20-244231
Description:
In this training course, the student will learn the basic functional assessment rules, principles and important accessory motion indicators that create postural misalignment to the upper and lower extremities. This course will focus on postural imbalances and their effects on soft tissue pathologies such as Frozen shoulder, rotator cuff strains, tendon vs ligament strain and sprain. Tennis elbow cervicalgia, thoracic outlet syndrome, shoulder impingement Soft tissue spinal pain patterns for lower cross syndromes Deep lateral and medial rotator strain/sprain and groin pulls Posterior/Anterior pelvic rotation and knee joint anomalies Plantar fasciitis and subtalar joint deviations Lower cross syndrome, hamstring and quadratus strain and sprains Upper cross syndrome, carpal tunnel, neuropathies and much, much more!
Students in this course will learn:
- Students will learn indications and assessment protocols to the upper and lower extremities.
- Students will be able to list at least 10 plus more contraindication assessment protocols to the extremities.
- Students will learn, practice, and experience soft tissue histology recognition of the extremities including anterior and posterior thoracic muscle regions.
- Students will learn, practice and experience how to assess the quality of accessory motion, both actively and passively for soft tissue joint pathologies that are indicated & contraindicated for manual therapy.
- Students will learn, practice, and experience how to seek diminished mobility and stability coupled with ongoing strain and sprain patterning.
- Students will learn, practice, and experience how to seek diminished mobility and stability coupled with ongoing strain and sprain patterning.
- Students will learn, practice and experience visual and manual assessment protocols that help determine faulty relationships between muscle and joint body parts. As well, learn methods on how to address soft tissue imbalances that create structural anomalies.
- Students will learn and practice visual assessment of the five basic musculoskeletal postural misalignments of the upper and lower cross syndrome patterns.
- Students will learn and practice hands-on Functional assessment of upper and lower extremities for length and strength discretion that can help students determine and confirm the patterns of faulty body mechanics.
- Students will learn, practice and experience reciprocal inhibition for medial and lateral rotator of the femur and hip. Also shoulder rotator cuff syndromes, elbow, carpal, fingers, knees, tarsals and ankle muscles for tendon and ligamental weaknesses or restrictions.
- Students will learn, practice and experience how to evaluate extremity weak vs strong muscle actions.
- Students will learn, practice and experience how to evaluate, create assessment documentation for corrective treatment strategies.
- Students will learn how, why and what types of specialized providers to utilize for referral options so to train and help student/practitioner obtain compliant patient care confidence.
- Student will learn how to provide, within scope of practice, hydrotherapy home care recommendations and self-help handouts.
- Students will learn, practice and experience soft tissue histology recognition of the upper and lower extremities including the muscle attachment of neck, shoulders, thoracic muscles attached above and below the pelvic hip flexors and extensors.
- Students will learn how to utilize neurological laws for determining nerve-related compression vs entrapment of upper and lower extremity peripheral nerve syndromes.
- Students will summarize corrective treatment strategies for upper and lower extremities, as well, be able to evaluate A-symmetrical deviations of the upper and lower body including the femur, Knee and Ankle joint regions.