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Digital Seminar

Manual Therapy Evolution: The Alchemy of Art, Evidence, and Empathy

Chelsea Test

Join us for a dynamic session that busts outdated mechanical methods and dives headfirst into modern, evidence-based practices. Arm yourself with practical insights to revolutionize your clinical practice and stay at the cutting edge of your field.

Discover how manual therapy can radically influence pain perception through neurological and psychological mechanisms. You'll learn to use these techniques to effectively modulate the nervous system’s response to pain, delivering superior patient outcomes.

Empower your patients with strategies that foster independence and self-efficacy. Walk away with holistic, evidence-aligned techniques that boost engagement and trust. Through real-world examples and in-depth discussions, you’ll gain the skills to apply evidence-based methods that directly improve patient care.

Key Takeaways:

  • Shift from traditional mechanical-based models, science-backed approaches in manual therapy.
  • Explore how manual therapy influences pain perception through neurological and psychological mechanisms.
  • Use touch to alter the nervous system’s response to pain for better therapeutic results.
  • Incorporate evidence-aligned techniques aligned to enhance patient engagement and self-efficacy.

Here's What You'll Learn

Redefining Manual Therapy: From Myths to Modern Science
  • Dispelling common myths about soft tissue manipulation and the mechanical model
  • Integrating current scientific research into manual therapy techniques
  • Navigating social media scrutiny by promoting informed, evidence-based discussions
The Neurological Bridge: Touch, Pain, and Healing
  • Understanding the neurological and psychological mechanisms of manual therapy
  • Utilizing manual therapy to influence pain perception through the nervous system
  • Combining touch with empathy to foster patient trust and therapeutic success
Empowering Patients: Communication and Autonomy
  • Teaching patients about their conditions and the rationale behind manual therapy
  • Strategies to avoid patient over-reliance on clinicians by fostering self-efficacy and independence
  • Incorporating empathetic communication to enhance patient engagement and outcomes
Practical Integration: From Theory to Clinical Application
  • Translating advanced concepts into practical, teachable methods
  • Real-world examples of effective manual therapy interventions

Everything You're Getting

  • 2 hours of video content
  • Up to 2.0 CE credits
  • Certificate of completion
  • Handouts and resources

Meet Your Experts

Mike Stella, AT

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Mike Stella, AT, is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist who is dedicated to helping all athletes and people overcome injuries and functional limitations. Mike has served as an athletic trainer for the Florida Gators Football and Track & Field teams, assisting in all facets of sports medicine, including injury evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation. While with the Gators, Mike developed his affinity for manual therapies, honing his skills with some of the best athletes, coaches, and multidisciplinary medical staff in the nation.

After his time at Florida, Mike was hired as the rehabilitation coordinator and athletic trainer at George Washington University. Since then, Mike has seen time at other NCAA Division 1 universities, as well as in the private sector at the US Athletic Training Center. He then started Recovery Lab, a unique membership-based sports medicine model in Syosset, NY. Mike is a Marist College graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in sports medicine and athletic training. He also holds a Master’s Degree in sports management from George Washington University.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Michael Stella is the owner of The Movement Underground, LLC and receives a speaking honorarium from Fringe, LLC. and Implus, LLC. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Michael Stella has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Media Type:
Digital Seminar
Product Code:
POS065530
Duration:
2 hours
Copyright:
Oct 10, 2024
Format:
Audio and Video

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