Mobility Masterclass: Myofascial Tools to Mitigate Pain, Enhance Recovery, & Spark Performance

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Milica McDowell, MS, DPT Related seminars and products

MILICA MCDOWELL CONSULTING PLLC

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Dr. Milica McDowell is an orthopedic physical therapist with over 20 years of experience. She’s owned a sports medicine practice in Bozeman, MT for 20 years, was a university faculty in human performance and most recently worked for Rocktape for 8 years in professional education and business development. She is an author of numerous global continuing education courses, has worked as a textbook editor and is an author of numerous professional and lay publications. Her current role is the VP of Product for Physitrack, a company based in London, that puts e-learning and helpful technologies in the hands of medical, wellness and fitness professionals globally. When she’s not researching, writing courses, or educating others, you can find Dr. Milica running, skiing, cooking or enjoying the outdoors with her active family.  

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Milica McDowell is the co-founder of Epic Fitness Center and Bluebird Medical Supply Company and has an employment relationship with Physitrack, LLC. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Milica McDowell has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Review the anatomy of the fascial system and describe the impact of decompression for tissue mobility, recovery, and pain modulation.
2. Determine appropriate clinical necessity and application of mobility tools and myofascial cupping when working with patients or athletes.
3. Demonstrate and apply mobility techniques and myofascial cups correctly to an athlete in a recovery setting.
4. Construct and apply foam rolling exercise programs and cupping treatments for pre-activity warm up for a variety of athletes.

Outline

Review of Myofascial Cupping

• Cupping mechanisms: mechanical, neuro, and chemical
• Cupping safety considerations
• Assessment of when, where, and how to use cups
• Three types of vacuum – why each approach matters
• Contraindications to cupping

Myofascial Cupping for Endurance Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab Applications)

• Demonstration, assessment, reassessment

Myofascial Cupping for Team Sport Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab Applications)

• Demonstration, assessment, reassessment

Myofascial Cupping for Functional Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab Applications)

• Demonstration, assessment, reassessment

Review of Foam Rolling and Complementary Mobility Tools

• The traditional model needs a revamp
• Research review and limitations of research
• Mobility mechanisms - mechanical, neuro, and chemical
• Mobility work safety considerations
• Assessment of when, where, and how to use mobility tools
• Contraindications to mobility work

Mobility for Athletes (Pre, Post, Rehab Applications)

• Mechanisms, demonstration, assessment, reassessment

Mobility for Patients in Pain (Pre, Post, Rehab Applications)

• Mechanisms, demonstration, assessment, reassessment

Mobility for Patients for Recovery (Pre, Post, Rehab Applications)

• Mechanisms, demonstration, assessment, reassessment

Where Can Professionals Learn More to Develop Skills?

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapist Assistants
• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Massage Therapists
• CSCS
• Personal Trainers
• Other Rehab Professionals