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Presented By:
John Smyth, C.A.T.C., Ac.D.
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Course
Description: |
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This course
is based on
the work of
several
authors who
have
developed
their own
approaches
to releasing
of fascial
restrictions
and
balancing of
the various
body areas.
This course
will focus
on the work
of Sharon
Weiselfish-Giamatteo
P.T., Ph.D.
This course
will explore
the various
direct and
indirect
techniques
used with
emphasis on
the indirect
techniques. |
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The Course
Objectives:
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To
study
the
anatomical
and
biomechanical
rationale
underlying
myofascial
release |
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Being
able
to
list
the
indications
and
contra-indications
for
Myofascial
Release
for
all
patient
populations |
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Explain
the
theory
behind
Myofascial
Release
using
motor
learning
theory
and
accepted
principles
of
neurology,
physiology
and
kinesiology |
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Integrate
Myofascial
Release
into
your
current
clinical
practice |
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Document
changes
in
the
patient's
physical
status
using
accepted
and
reliable
physical
measurements |
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Psoas
Complex |
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Cervical
spine |
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Thorax |
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Lumbo-Sacral
area |
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Sacro-Iliac
area |
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Upper
Extremities |
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Lower
Extremities |
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Please
note: |
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Each
participant
should
dress
appropriately.
Men
should
wear
swim
trunks
or
shorts.
Women
should
wear
two-piece
bathing
suits
or
shorts
and
a
halter
top.
Room
temperatures
are
always
a
problem.
Therefore,
participants
are
urged
to
wear
sweatpants
and
sweatshirts
over
their
lab
clothes. |
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A
lecture,
demonstration,
and
group
practice
session
format.
All
techniques
will
be
shown
on
slides
and
demonstrated
on
class
participants. |
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Effective
use
of
myofascial
release
treatments
requires
you
to
develop
a
sensitivity
to
what
you
feel
when
evaluating
patients
and
athletes.
This
hands-on
course
introduces
practical
techniques
that
you
can
use
throughout
your
career
as
you
perfect
these
important
skills
with
experience. |
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Time
Commitment:
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40
hours
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Course
Dates: |
T.B.A.
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Course
Time: |
9:00
am
to
7:00
pm
Daily
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Cost: |
$
450.00
CEU's:
20
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