Course Description
Course Description:
The fascial system is vital not just to our structural health, but to the health of the body as a whole. The fascial system surrounds, supports and integrates our muscles, organs and even our cells. It is a multi-dimensional system, essential to the flow of information and vital energy—prana, or chi—in the body. Adding myofascial release to your yoga practice helps remove restrictions and trauma in this vital system. The myofascial system gets limited and dehydrated over time, as trauma, inflammation or unresolved emotional holdings get lodged in the system. Myofascial restrictions hold many people back in their yoga practice.
This course instructs the therapist in the principles of fascia, mechanics of Myofascial release and Anatomy Trains. Therapists will gain a deeper understanding of the myofascial system, its importance for the body, and how myofascial restrictions or trigger points get lodged in the body over time. Through this course, therapists will learn how to integrate the knowledge of Myofascial release, Myofascial unwinding and Anatomy Trains into a therapeutic yoga practice to address common muscle imbalances.
Contact Hours: 3 | Video Course Format: Video | Target Audience: |
Instructional Level: Intermediate | BOC Level of Difficulty: Essential |
Accreditation Information:
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Course Outline:
Hour 1
- Define Stretching
- Discuss muscular components of stretching
- Explore and discuss measurements of flexibility assessing -Increased muscle extensibility is due to mechanical changes in length such as:
- Viscoelastic deformation
- Plastic deformation
- Increased sarcomeres in series
- Neuromuscular relaxation
- Define and explore Passive Resistance Torque, Stretch Tolerance and Musuclo-tendonis deformation
Hour 2
- Define and explore 6 major types of stretching
- Define and explore components of flexibility assessment: flexibility, extensibility and cross-sectional area
- Define and state the signs and symptoms of Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
Hour 3
- Define and explore 6 major types of stretching
- Define and explore components of flexibility assessment: flexibility, extensibility and cross-sectional area
- Define and state the signs and symptoms of Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome
- Instruction in techniques for self-myofascial release using Myofascial Unwinding and foam rolling
- Teach sequences and techniques for utilizing massage therapy balls for the upper body and foot
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on current evidence and recommendations supporting stretching and myofascial release and how to apply those principles for treatment and improved wellness/fitness.
Professional Objectives:
- Select two muscular components considered when defining the term “stretching”
- Select four mechanical properties previously considered as changing during stretching protocols
- Identify 3 factors that are considered when measuring flexibility changes.
- Identify the six major types of stretching.
- Identify the possible indications and contraindications for each type of stretching.
- Identify the 3 components that should be measured to assess flexibility according to Weppner.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of Benign Joint Hypermobility Syndrome and how to design a program for this population
- Select two mechanical properties associated with the fascial system.
- Recognize the description of Anatomy Trains as defined by Thomas Myers.
- Locate 6 Anatomy Train Lines
- Recall techniques to incorporate self-myofascial release and how to maximize those techniques.
- Select four reasons you would use tools for self-myofascial release.
- Identify techniques and tool implementation for self-myofascial release
- Recognize how to implement foam rolling techniques for major muscle groups. (Gluts, Quads, Hamstrings)
- Recognize how to implement massage therapy ball techniques for the Upper Body and foot.
Disclosures:
SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND
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Contact Hours: 3 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).
Target Audience: Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer, Massage Therapist
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Criteria for Completion: Criteria for Completion: A score of 70% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 70% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved
Personnel Disclosure:
Financial – Chrys Kub is the owner of a private practice and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.
Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.
Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service