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• Identify soft tissue motion restrictions/fibrosis/scars in the skin and myofascia
• Describe the intricate anatomy and function of our complex myofascial system
• Perform a myofascial evaluation of posture observation and motion testing of the skin and muscles to identify motion barriers
• Discuss indications and contraindications for myofascial release
• Define myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia and discuss the differences between them
• Apply 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
• Discuss the evidence-based research regarding the impact of the fascial system and efficacy of myofascial release

 

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

u          Anatomy and function of fascia in normal and pathological conditions: history of fascia, pathophysiology and response to abnormal stress and trauma

 

POSTURE ASSESSMENT

u          Examination of posture, observation and motion palpation for identification of fascial restriction, demonstration and lab

 

PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

u          How myofascial release works

u          Basic myofascial release principles

            -           proprioceptive appreciation

            -           taking up slack and tissue creep

            -           still point and release

 

BACK AND NECK

u          Motion palpation

u          Assessment of fascial restriction

u          Skin glide

u          Laminar release

u          Crosshand release and skin rolling

u          Demonstration and lab

 

EXTREMITIES

u          Motion palpation

u          Assessment of fascial restriction

u          Tissue glide

u          Laminar release

u          Crosshand release

u          Skin rolling

u          Muscle play, distraction

u          Demonstration and lab

 

CIRCULAR FRICTION AND MUSCLE PLAY DEMONSTRATION AND PRACTICE

u          Elbowing

u          Knuckling

u          Circular finger and thumb releases

 

RESPIRATORY DIAPHRAGM RELEASE, ILIOPSOAS RELEASE

 

LONGITUDINAL STROKING AND Z-FRICTION RELEASE

 

DISCUSSION OF CLINICAL PROBLEM SOLVING AND RESEARCH EVIDENCE

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Continuing Education Information
This educational offering is designed to qualify for continuing education for many professionals in every state.


Materials that are included in this course could include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice for your profession. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.


Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this educational offering. Please note, your state licensing board dictates what is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact customerservice@vyne.com or 800-397-0180.


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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Arkansas: This educational offering has been approved by the Arkansas State Board Of Physical Therapy for 6 contact hours for Physical Therapists.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - District of Columbia: This educational offering has been approved for 6 continuing education credits by the District of Columbia Board of Physical Therapy for Physical Therapists.

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 8/31/2018.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Athletic Trainers
• Massage Therapists
• Acupuncturists
• Nurses
• Chiropractors
• Physicians
• Rehabilitation Professional Educators
• Kinesiotherapists