Course Description
Course Description:
Discover how to unearth the root of back pain and identify proper methods for releasing the iliopsoas' vital core muscle of the body to return power, ease, and fluidity to your patients.
For many therapists, treating low back pain is the number one issue for their patients. While there are likely a myriad of causes for this pain, the biggest factor is the iliopsoas muscle. When the muscle becomes contracted due to injuries, poor posture, extended stints of sitting, or even stress, it can alter the biomechanics of the pelvis and lumbar, thoracic and even cervical vertebrae. Called the “hidden prankster's by authors Janet Travell and David Simons, this enigmatic muscle is the key to restoring power, ease, and fluidity to not only the low back but also to the rest of the body.
Since the iliopsoas can be distorted simply by the ways we stand, sit, and even walk and ultimately affects our spine and pelvis, it is crucial we understand this muscle and the various ways we can bring balance and restoration to our patients. Peggy Lamb, MA, LMT, BCTMB, guides participants through various releasing techniques and stretching strategies for the iliopsoas and the secondary thigh flexors.
Contact Hours: 3 | Video Course Format: Video | Target Audience: |
Instructional Level: Intermediate | BOC Level of Difficulty: Advanced |
Accreditation Information:
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Course Outline:
Hour 1
- Anatomy/Kinesiology Review
- Influences the iliopsoas has on the low back and pelvis
- Discussion of pain patterns
- Discussion of the effect of a rotated pelvis on the low back and pelvis
- Practice corrections for a short iliopsoas and rotated pelvis
Hour 2
- Demonstration of specific skill set
- Incorporate Peggy Lamb’s Muscle Swimming in order to release the iliopsoas and secondary thigh flexors muscles
- Demonstration of specific skill set
Hour 3
- Discussion of proper stretching techniques
- Demonstration of techniques
Course Goals & Objectives:
Course Goals:
This course is intended to instruct the professional on various releasing techniques and stretching strategies for the iliopsoas and the secondary thigh flexors.
Professional Objectives:
- Recognize the actions, functions, and influences the iliopsoas and secondary thigh flexors muscles has on the low back and pelvis
- Identify if low back and hip pain is due to the iliopsoas and secondary thigh flexors muscles
- Identify trigger point referral patterns of the iliopsoas
- Identify assessment tests and corrections for a short iliopsoas and rotated pelvis
- Identify techniques for palpating, releasing the iliopsoas and secondary thigh flexors
- Identify stretches to maintain your client’s low back and pelvic health
Disclosures:
SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND
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Contact Hours: 4 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, 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 – Peggy Lamb 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