Theresa A. Schmidt – 2-Day Myofascial Release Intensive Training: Soft Tissue Mobilization for Rapid Functional Outcomes

Outline

ANATOMY AND FUNCTION OF FASCIA IN NORMAL AND PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONSANATOMY AND FUNCTION OF FASCIA IN NORMAL AND PATHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS

• What Does The 3-D Matrix of Tissue Tell Us About the BodyWhat Does The 3-D Matrix of Tissue Tell Us About the Body

WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US?WHAT DOES THE RESEARCH TELL US?

• Evidence Behind Fascial Mobilization, Trigger Points and MoreEvidence Behind Fascial Mobilization, Trigger Points and More
  • When to use your hands vs. instrument-assisted releaseWhen to use your hands vs. instrument-assisted release

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF FASCIAL IMPAIRMENTDIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF FASCIAL IMPAIRMENT

• How to Distinguish Between Myofascial Pain and FibromyalgiaHow to Distinguish Between Myofascial Pain and Fibromyalgia
  • Improve your problem-solving skills with challenging impairmentsImprove your problem-solving skills with challenging impairments
  • Identify myofascial trigger pointsIdentify myofascial trigger points
  • Objective documentationObjective documentation

PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASEPRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

• How to Properly and Efficiently Work on The FasciaHow to Properly and Efficiently Work on The Fascia

DOCUMENTATION FOR FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMESDOCUMENTATION FOR FUNCTIONAL OUTCOMES

• What Insurance Companies Are Looking for In Order to Get Fully ReimbursedWhat Insurance Companies Are Looking for In Order to Get Fully Reimbursed

Hands-On LabHands-On Lab

IDENTIFY MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS USING POSTURE, PALPATION, AND MOTION TESTINGIDENTIFY MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS USING POSTURE, PALPATION, AND MOTION TESTING

• Soft Tissue Mobilization Assessment – Soft Tissue Mobilization Assessment – How to Listen to What the Body is SayingHow to Listen to What the Body is Saying
  • Myofascial examinationMyofascial examination
  • Learn how to palpate and assess fascial mobilityLearn how to palpate and assess fascial mobility
  • General and local listening of fascial tension patternsGeneral and local listening of fascial tension patterns
• Techniques to Decrease Pain and Increase Functional MobilityTechniques to Decrease Pain and Increase Functional Mobility
  • Skin glidingSkin gliding
  • CuppingCupping
  • RollingRolling
  • Triplanar releaseTriplanar release
  • Use of negative pressure tools, cupping therapyUse of negative pressure tools, cupping therapy
• More Mobilization TechniquesMore Mobilization Techniques
  • Cross-hand releases for spine and other extremitiesCross-hand releases for spine and other extremities
• Specific Myofascial TechniquesSpecific Myofascial Techniques
  • Circular frictionCircular friction
  • ElbowingElbowing
  • KnucklingKnuckling
  • Circular finger and thumb releasesCircular finger and thumb releases
  • Muscle playMuscle play
  • Longitudinal strokingLongitudinal stroking
  • Z-friction releaseZ-friction release
• Myofascial Distraction TechniquesMyofascial Distraction Techniques
  • Arm and leg distractionArm and leg distraction
  • PNFPNF
• How to Use Myofascial Release on Specific Regions of The BodyHow to Use Myofascial Release on Specific Regions of The Body
  • Respiratory diaphragmRespiratory diaphragm
  • IliopsoasIliopsoas
  • Transverse fascial diaphragmsTransverse fascial diaphragms
  • IASTM: instrument-assisted soft tissueIASTM: instrument-assisted soft tissue
    mobilization and myofascial release tools: cups, foam rollers, balls and other toolsmobilization and myofascial release tools: cups, foam rollers, balls and other tools
• Clinical Problem-Solving for Case Studies and DiscussionClinical Problem-Solving for Case Studies and Discussion