Myofascial Therapy
Program Design to Promote Flexibility & Function Across the Lifespan
- Speaker:
- Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
Jul 29, 2020
- Product Code:
- POS064145
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar - Also available: DVD
Tags: Rehab Summit
Description
Improve your patients’ quality of life by incorporating myofascial therapy into rehab. Gain breakthrough evidence-based techniques that you can use to achieve improved flexibility and function with video demonstrations and interventions you can apply immediately. This session will teach you how to transform activity limitations and promote function across the lifespan.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Myofascial Therapy (14.2 MB) | 109 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEAS Related seminars and products
Educise PC
Dr. Theresa Schmidt is an orthopedic physical therapy specialist and massage therapist integrating traditional and alternative medicine with emphasis on manual therapy, precision exercise, wellness, Reiki, and mindfulness. She presented for NASA/Inomedic, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic, Vanderbilt Med, Wake Med, and professional associations. She received her doctorate at UNE and served as faculty at Touro PT Programs and CUNY Queens Colleges in NY. She is a published author, Expert Consultant, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative clinician in private practice at Educise® in New Hampshire. Her website is www.educise.com.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt has employment relationships with Educise PC, CEU Connection.com, and United States Department of Veterans Affairs. She receives a speaking honorarium, recording royalties, and a consulting fee from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt is a member of American Physical therapy Association, the Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and the American Massage Therapy Association.
Additional Info
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Objectives
- Distinguish the anatomy and function of the fascial system.
- Determine types of fascial impairments and diagnostic categories.
- Apply myofascial interventions to improve mobility and function and to reduce pain.
- Analyze the evidence-based research on fascial and the efficacy of myofascial release.
Outline
Fascial System: Function and Anatomy
- How fascia is organized
- How adhesions develop
- Indications and contraindications for myofascial release (MFR)
Identify Fascial Impairments
- Types of fascial impairments
- Diagnostic categories
- Differential diagnosis of myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, myositis/myalgia, trigger point
Myofascial Interventions
- Improve mobility
- Improve function
- Reduce pain
- Demonstrations of: skin glide, skin roll, cross hands release, muscle plan, distraction and deep releases
Target Audience
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapy Assistants
- Occupational Therapists
- Occupational Therapy Assistants
- Athletic Trainers
- Massage Therapist
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