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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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James G. Menz, MS, LMT, CSCS

Treating Connective Tissue Conditions with Muscle Release Techniques, 2nd Edition

Treating Connective Tissue Conditions with Muscle Release Techniques, 2nd Edition

2 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Designed to introduce massage therapists, athletic trainers and wellness professionals, this course shows learners how to effectively manipulate adhesions, scar tissue, and trigger points to improve patient outcomes.  The purpose of this course is to promote awareness of restrictions in muscle and fascia and tissue adhesions as well as resulting pain and dysfunction. We will explore safe, effective techniques shown to reduce tissue restriction and restore optimum function.   

Full Course Description
Designed to introduce massage therapists, athletic trainers and wellness professionals, this course shows learners how to effectively manipulate adhesions, scar tissue, and trigger points to improve patient outcomes.  The purpose of this course is to promote awareness of restrictions in muscle and fascia and tissue adhesions as well as resulting pain and dysfunction. We will explore safe, effective techniques shown to reduce tissue restriction and restore optimum function.   

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Designed to introduce massage therapists, athletic trainers and wellness professionals, this course shows learners how to effectively manipulate adhesions, scar tissue, and trigger points to improve patient outcomes.  The purpose of this course is to promote awareness of restrictions in muscle and fascia and tissue adhesions as well as resulting pain and dysfunction. We will explore safe, effective techniques shown to reduce tissue restriction and restore optimum function.   

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Explain the epidemiology of muscular and myofascial trigger points 
  • Name common syndromes associated with presence of trigger points  
  • Define referred pain 
  • Define adhesions and their effect on motor function   
  • Identify the three layers of muscular fascia and implications for movement restriction  
  • Explain the elements of sliding filament theory and their roles in trigger formation  
  • Distinguish between trigger points and acupressure points  
  • List the benefits of muscle release techniques.  
  • Distinguish self-myofascial release from myofascial release administered by a therapist.  
  • Differentiate active from passive tissue release  

 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Designed to introduce massage therapists, athletic trainers and wellness professionals, this course shows learners how to effectively manipulate adhesions, scar tissue, and trigger points to improve patient outcomes.  The purpose of this course is to promote awareness of restrictions in muscle and fascia and tissue adhesions as well as resulting pain and dysfunction. We will explore safe, effective techniques shown to reduce tissue restriction and restore optimum function.   

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Explain the epidemiology of muscular and myofascial trigger points 
  • Name common syndromes associated with presence of trigger points  
  • Define referred pain 
  • Define adhesions and their effect on motor function   
  • Identify the three layers of muscular fascia and implications for movement restriction  
  • Explain the elements of sliding filament theory and their roles in trigger formation  
  • Distinguish between trigger points and acupressure points  
  • List the benefits of muscle release techniques.  
  • Distinguish self-myofascial release from myofascial release administered by a therapist.  
  • Differentiate active from passive tissue release  

 

Disclosures:

SEMINAR-ON-DEMAND 

"Seminar-On-Demand" courses 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 Therapists, Athletic Trainers

Instructional Level: Intermediate. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% 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 – Jim Mentz is employed and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC 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

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" courses 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 Therapists, Athletic Trainers

Instructional Level: Intermediate. 

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% 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 – Jim Mentz is employed and receives a salary. He receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC 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

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.