Video
Instructional Level: Intermediate

Accreditation Information:

Course Outline:

Hour 1

  • Definition of fascia
  • Classic Functions of fascia
  • Sub-types of fascia
  • Pathology & Fascia
  • Fascial Anatomy
    • Specific fascial lines
  • Biological Effects of Fascia
  • General Indications of IASTM
  • Contraindications of IASTM
  • Tissue preparation
  • Tool cleaning / disinfecting
  • Research Supporting IASTM
  • IASTM Tool Features
  • Principles of IASTM
    • Frequency /duration of treatment
    • Tissue reactivity
    • Treatment sequence with other interventions
  • Stroke techniques

Hour 2

  • Basic/advanced technique
  • Specific structures
  • Clinical indications

Author

Robert McCabe, MS, DPT, OCS

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Upper Quarter

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) to the Upper Quarter

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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$33

Description:

This course provides the clinician with an understanding of the treatment concepts, as well as specific techniques, in order to effectively incorporate Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations (IASTM) to common musculoskeletal disorders of the upper quarter. This course reviews the fascial system, including local and regional fascial tracks, as well as the pathophysiology of fascial dysfunction. The evidence supporting the biological effects of IASTM on soft tissue healing, as well as clinical outcome studies are summarized. The treatment principles and parameters of IASTM are presented, including soft tissue assessment and treatment strategies, indications, relative precautions and absolute contraindications, the role of complimentary treatment approaches, and the importance of immediate re-assessment. Other principles of IASTM, including recommended treatment time, appropriate degree of applied force, and proper sequencing of physical therapy interventions are discussed, based on scientific principles and expert opinion. Different tool options are addressed and the advantages and disadvantages of each are summarized. This course lecture is supplemented with over 40 video-based techniques. The videos emphasize correct patient positioning and execution of IASTM.

Full Course Description
This course provides the clinician with an understanding of the treatment concepts, as well as specific techniques, in order to effectively incorporate Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilizations (IASTM) to common musculoskeletal disorders of the upper quarter. This course reviews the fascial system, including local and regional fascial tracks, as well as the pathophysiology of fascial dysfunction. The evidence supporting the biological effects of IASTM on soft tissue healing, as well as clinical outcome studies are summarized....

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course will present the best available evidence for the clinical use of IASTM in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders involving the upper quarter.     Lecture material will be supplemented with extensive video presentations of treatment techniques for various spine tissue dysfunctions. The videos will capture and emphasize correct patient positioning and execution of IASTM techniques. Treatment principles of IASTM, including recommended treatment time, degree of applied force and proper sequencing of physical therapy interventions will be discussed, based on scientific principles and expert opinion. Contraindications, precautions and normal/abnormal tissue response to IASTM will be presented.

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Recognize the factors that can affect the biomechanical properties of fascia.
  • Identify the benefits of using IASTM for the clinician.
  • Recognize the general indications for using IASTM.
  • Identify the contraindications of using IASTM.
  • Locate the normal vs abnormal tissue reactivity in response to IASTM.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the Suboccipital region.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the Upper trapezius muscle.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the Infraspinatus muscle.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the Teres Major muscle.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the front fascial arm line.

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

This course will present the best available evidence for the clinical use of IASTM in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders involving the upper quarter.     Lecture material will be supplemented with extensive video presentations of treatment techniques for various spine tissue dysfunctions. The videos will capture and emphasize correct patient positioning and execution of IASTM techniques. Treatment principles of IASTM, including recommended treatment time, degree of applied force and proper sequencing of physical therapy interventions will be discussed, based on scientific principles and expert opinion. Contraindications, precautions and normal/abnormal tissue response to IASTM will be presented.

Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Recognize the factors that can affect the biomechanical properties of fascia.
  • Identify the benefits of using IASTM for the clinician.
  • Recognize the general indications for using IASTM.
  • Identify the contraindications of using IASTM.
  • Locate the normal vs abnormal tissue reactivity in response to IASTM.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the Suboccipital region.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the Upper trapezius muscle.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the Infraspinatus muscle.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the Teres Major muscle.
  • Select one indication for applying IASTM to the front fascial arm line.

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: 2 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

Instructional Level: Intermediate

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.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Robert McCabe is employed by NYU Center for Musculoskeletal Care and receives a salary. He 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: 2 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

Instructional Level: Intermediate

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.

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial – Robert McCabe is employed by NYU Center for Musculoskeletal Care and receives a salary. He 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.