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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Learn how, why and when to implement cupping strategies.
  • Learn about different types of cups and different types of cupping.
  • Explore how Pain science, and BPS Model relate to cupping.
  • Identify Indications and Contraindications for Cupping.
  • Explore the efficacy of cupping through an evidence-based lens.

Hour 2 & 3

  • Learn how, why and when to implement cupping strategies.
  • Learn about different types of cups and different types of cupping.
  • Learn about both Static and Dynamic techniques for Lower and Upper body.

Author

Pieter L. de Smidt, PT, DPT, MDT, MTC

Functional Myofascial Decompression

Functional Myofascial Decompression

3 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Functional Myofascial Decompression is different than all other manual techniques, with or without instruments. The negative pressure produced during myofascial decompression or cupping therapy offers a distraction to the tissues allowing for increased blood flow and lymph drainage, improved movement and overall tissue healing & recovery.  This stands in contrast to the shearing that is present with muscle stretching and all other myofascial treatments.  Despite its popularity, there has traditionally been a gap in the literature for the appropriate dosage, timing, and frequency for the proper application of cupping for musculoskeletal problems.

During this course you will gain an in depth understanding on how to increase or regress the intensity of cupping and therefore making it easier to program this treatment appropriately.  The demonstrations will show you various tools for cupping and you will view general treatment strategies to apply cupping both static and dynamically.  From Cervico-Thoracic to lower leg, ankle and foot you will take a step by step approach and learn the most effective ways to combine patient movement and cupping techniques. You can expect to leave with the confidence and knowledge needed to develop cupping session for your patient based on your assessment and the individual needs of your patient.

Full Course Description
Functional Myofascial Decompression is different than all other manual techniques, with or without instruments. The negative pressure produced during myofascial decompression or cupping therapy offers a distraction to the tissues allowing for increased blood flow and lymph drainage, improved movement and overall tissue healing & recovery.  This stands in contrast to the shearing that is present with muscle stretching and all other myofascial treatments.  Despite its popularity, there has traditionally been a gap in the...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Participants will gain an in depth understanding on how to increase or regress the intensity of cupping and therefore making it easier to program this treatment appropriately.   

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify the principles of functional cupping and supporting evidence.
  2. Recognize the physiological and neurological effects of cupping.
  3. Select the proper techniques to apply cupping for best results.
  4. Identify common cupping techniques and review indications/contraindications for each.
  5. Select the cupping techniques can be combined with corrective exercise to improve pain, sprains/strains, swelling, tendinopathies, and more.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Participants will gain an in depth understanding on how to increase or regress the intensity of cupping and therefore making it easier to program this treatment appropriately.   

Professional Objectives:

  1. Identify the principles of functional cupping and supporting evidence.
  2. Recognize the physiological and neurological effects of cupping.
  3. Select the proper techniques to apply cupping for best results.
  4. Identify common cupping techniques and review indications/contraindications for each.
  5. Select the cupping techniques can be combined with corrective exercise to improve pain, sprains/strains, swelling, tendinopathies, and more.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

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, Certified Athletic Trainers, Massage Therapists. 

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 – Pieter Smidt is the owner of Reset Wellness PT and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" course are streamed on your web browser if the online version if purchased. Our SODs are optimized for the most current versions of Safari, Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. All SOD courses are mobile ready.

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, Certified Athletic Trainers, Massage Therapists. 

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 – Pieter Smidt is the owner of Reset Wellness PT and receives a salary. She receives payment from HomeCEU for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

No relevant conflicts of interest exist for any member of the activity planning committee.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

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