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#9183 MYOFASCIAL RELEASE Clinical Applications VIRTUAL NOTES and DVD

#9183 MYOFASCIAL RELEASE Clinical Applications VIRTUAL NOTES and DVD

9183 Brochure
 
Course Summary:
  Patients often present challenging symptoms with chronic pain, which may not show typical dermotomal or myotomal patterns. The symptoms may be remote from the apparent area of injury, including referred pain, stiffness, muscle weakness and abnormal sensations. Many of these clients are experiencing myofascial dysfunction. Myofascial restrictions do not appear on standard x-rays, MRIs, or examinations. It is best diagnosed by the skill of a manual therapy practitioner, using motion testing and posture analysis. Myofascial restrictions can influence posture and movement patterns. Myofascial dysfunction may become symptomatic from months to years post-injury. It may occur at the point when the body has maximized its adaptive potential and loses the ability to compensate for abnormal tissue tension. Standard treatment protocols using medication, exercise and modalities may fail to address the problem effectively. Manual release of these abnormal tension barriers is essential to manage painful restrictions and to restore motion. In this course, you will learn how to differentiate between myofascial conditions such as myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia, identify motion restrictions through hands on motion testing and palpation and learn the basics of how to apply MFR to improve tissue mobility, circulation, and posture, and decrease painful restrictions using this gentle manual therapy technology to achieve improved functional outcomes across the lifespan.

 

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:

 

1. Name the anatomy and function of the myofascial system as it relates to clinical applications.
2. Perform a myofascial evaluation of posture and motion testing of the skin and muscles to identify motion barriers.
3. List indications and contraindications for myofascial release.
4. Define myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia and discuss the differences between them.
5. Perform myofascial skin glide, skin rolling, crosshand releases, laminar releases, muscle play, circular friction, z-friction, elbowing, knuckling, distraction, respiratory diaphragm release, and psoas release to improve functional mobility as part of a therapeutic program. 

 

Audience

Audience: Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapy Assistants

PT CEU’s: Motivations Inc is an approved provider of Physical Therapy continuing education by these professional bodies: Texas Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, ILDPR- Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved PT CE Sponsor, NY- New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification for your state.

OT CEU’s: Motivations, Inc. webinars are approved for AOTA CEU's Distance Learning: Self Study


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