Full Course Description

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Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification

Program Information

Objectives

1. Review the principles of myofascial cupping and supporting evidence
2. Describe the physiological and neurological effects of cupping
3. Demonstrate how to apply cupping for best results
4. Compare and contract common cupping techniques and review indications/contraindications for each
5. Demonstrate how cupping techniques can be combined with corrective exercise to improve pain, sprains/strains, swelling, tendinopathies, and more
6. Develop cupping applications based on your assessment/treatment approach and the individual needs of your patient

Outline

PRINCIPLES OF MYOFASCIAL CUPPING

• Movement, mobility, and motor control
  • Movement Pyramid framework
• Fascial anatomy/physiology
• Physiological/neurological effects of cupping techniques
• Current literature related to cupping techniques
  • Blood flow, fascial gliding, and the nervous system
• Indications, contraindications, and application safety

SKIN/FASCIAL SCREENING

FUNDAMENTAL CUPPING TECHNIQUES AND TREATMENT STRATEGIES

• Direction and pressure 
• Decompression/compression forces 
• External/internal glide methods 
• Graded exposure techniques 
• Sensory-motor retraining 
• Integrating corrective exercise 

APPLYING, CUPPING EFFECTIVELY

• Upper extremity and arm fascial chains 
• Lower extremity and leg fascial chains 
• Core, trunk, lumbopelvic regions, and long fascial chains 
• Hip, trunk, rib cage, diaphragm, and neck 
• Condition-specific applications 
• Progression and regression protocol 

CASE STUDIES AND PROBLEM SOLVING

• Case Studies

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists/PTAs
• Occupational Therapists/OTAs
• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Massage Therapists
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
• Exercise Physiologists
• Personal Trainers
• Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Lymphedema Specialists
• Acupuncturists
• Physicians

Copyright : 11/28/2018

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Kinesiology Taping for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: Step-by-Step Applications

Program Information

Target Audience

Physical Therapists/PTAs, Occupational Therapists/OTAs, Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, Massage Therapists, Lymphedema Specialists, Personal Trainers, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Acupuncturists, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, Exercise Physiologists, Physicians, Physician Assistants

Objectives

1. Demonstrate taping techniques to alleviate pain specific to upper extremity conditions.
2. Analyze easy ways to apply kinesiology tape to upper extremities as it relates to case conceptualization.
3. Incorporate effective coding and documentation for reimbursement.

Outline

Step-by-Step Taping Applications Specific to the Upper Extremity

• Rotator cuff injury
• AC joint sprain
• Tennis elbow
• Cervical Radiculopathy
• Bicep Tendonitis
• DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome

Case Studies
Coding and Documentation for Reimbursement

Copyright : 02/13/2018

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