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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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Spring Saldana, LMT

Trigger Point Therapy for Headache, Migraines, and TMJD

Trigger Point Therapy for Headache, Migraines, and TMJD

6 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

Trigger point therapy can be utilized to treat conditions such as headaches, migraines, temporomandibular joint disorder, tinnitus, and vertigo. This course defines and identifies trigger point pathophysiology and their ability to cause pain and autonomic phenomena. Muscle anatomy of the head, face, neck, shoulders, and back are reviewed along with the associated referral pain and symptoms. Hands-on demonstrations are provided for the back, shoulders, and sternocleidomastoid, as well as the head, face, and muscles of mastication.   

Full Course Description
Trigger point therapy can be utilized to treat conditions such as headaches, migraines, temporomandibular joint disorder, tinnitus, and vertigo. This course defines and identifies trigger point pathophysiology and their ability to cause pain and autonomic phenomena. Muscle anatomy of the head, face, neck, shoulders, and back are reviewed along with the associated referral pain and symptoms. Hands-on demonstrations are provided for the back, shoulders, and sternocleidomastoid, as well as the head, face, and muscles of...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Trigger point therapy can be utilized to treat conditions such as headaches, migraines, temporomandibular joint disorder, tinnitus, and vertigo. This course defines and identifies trigger point pathophysiology and their ability to cause pain and autonomic phenomena. Muscle anatomy of the head, face, neck, shoulders, and back are reviewed along with the associated referral pain and symptoms. Hands-on demonstrations are provided for the back, shoulders, and sternocleidomastoid, as well as the head, face, and muscles of mastication.   

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Define various conditions/diseases such as headaches, migraines, TMJD, tinnitus and vertigo 
  • Identify the components of fascia and understand its importance in trigger point therapy treatment 
  • Describe the various types and clinical characteristics of trigger points 
  • Identify the origin, insertion, and action of various muscles in the back, shoulder, head, neck, and face 
  • Categorize various muscle anatomy and their associated pain and symptoms 
  • Describe postural and pain dysfunction as it relates to trigger point activation 
  • Demonstrate hands-on techniques for headaches, migraines, TMJD, tinnitus and vertigo  

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

Trigger point therapy can be utilized to treat conditions such as headaches, migraines, temporomandibular joint disorder, tinnitus, and vertigo. This course defines and identifies trigger point pathophysiology and their ability to cause pain and autonomic phenomena. Muscle anatomy of the head, face, neck, shoulders, and back are reviewed along with the associated referral pain and symptoms. Hands-on demonstrations are provided for the back, shoulders, and sternocleidomastoid, as well as the head, face, and muscles of mastication.   

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Define various conditions/diseases such as headaches, migraines, TMJD, tinnitus and vertigo 
  • Identify the components of fascia and understand its importance in trigger point therapy treatment 
  • Describe the various types and clinical characteristics of trigger points 
  • Identify the origin, insertion, and action of various muscles in the back, shoulder, head, neck, and face 
  • Categorize various muscle anatomy and their associated pain and symptoms 
  • Describe postural and pain dysfunction as it relates to trigger point activation 
  • Demonstrate hands-on techniques for headaches, migraines, TMJD, tinnitus and vertigo  

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: 6 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Massage Therapist, Physical Therapists

This course is approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy as a hands-on credit, relevant to and focused on massage therapy techniques, skills and protocols.

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 – ​​​​​​​​​Spring Saldana i is employed and receives a salary. She received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC 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: 6 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Massage Therapist, Physical Therapists

This course is approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy as a hands-on credit, relevant to and focused on massage therapy techniques, skills and protocols.

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 – ​​​​​​​​​Spring Saldana i is employed and receives a salary. She received payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC 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.