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Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification


Speaker:
Steven Capobianco, DC, MA, DACRB, PES
Duration:
5 Hours 59 Minutes
Copyright:
Jul 22, 2019
Product Code:
CRS020855
Media Type:
Online Course - Also available: DVD


Description

Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification

Full Course Description


The Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification introduces the concept of skin/fascial decompression to help improve tissue mobility, enhance movement and modulate pain with the use of myofascial cups. This course will cover the anatomical, physiological and neurological effects of myofascial cupping on connective tissue gliding, tissue traction and tissue decompression. This certification course will introduce and discuss skin and fascial decompression concepts and present evaluation techniques for the dermal and fascial systems. 

Interventions using myofascial cupping will be reviewed and informed by current research, the interventions will be integrated into current rehabilitation and performance concepts.

This course is intended for performance professionals and therapists with a basic understanding of soft tissue techniques.


Credit


* Credit Note - ***

NOTE: Tuition includes one free CE Certificate. This online course may include multiple product formats. To receive full credit, please submit the CE test for each format that has self-study materials included. Participant will be able to print the certificate of completion after completing and passing each on-line post-test evaluation. 

Continuing Education Information: Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self-study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations. If your profession is not listed, please contact your licensing board to determine your continuing education requirements and check for reciprocal approval. For other credit inquiries not specified below, please contact cepesi@pesi.com or 800-844-8260 before the event.

Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of your profession.  As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession's standards.

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Florida Massage Therapists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the Florida Board of Massage Therapy as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider #50-399. This course is offered for 6.0 self-study CE hours.


Massage Therapists

PESI, Inc. is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Provider #1808. This self-study course is offered for 6.0 CE hours. 100% attendance is required for a Certificate of Completion to be issued, no variable credit is given.


Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

 

PESI, Inc.  is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Approved provider # 3322. This Distance Learning-Independent activity is offered at 0.6  CEUs Intermediate, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

 


Arizona Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0​ continuing education clock hours for Arizona OTs and OTAs. The Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners (R4-43-203) confirms acceptance of continuing education programs relevant to occupational therapy that are approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).


Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number #50-399. This course qualifies for 6.0 self-study continuing education credits.

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Arizona Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. The Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes continuing competence activities that have been approved by any state PT association or national medical/health care association (e.g., AOTA, ASHA). This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction applicable for physical therapists.


California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.0 continuing competency hours.


Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

This self-study course consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.


Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 6.0 CE credit hours.


Kentucky Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Kentucky Physical Therapists. The rule under 201 KAR 22:045, Section 2, (2)(a) states that category 1 continued competency credits can be earned from providers approved by another physical therapy licensing agency. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.

 


Michigan Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study activity consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Michigan Physical Therapists. Regulation R. 338.7163 states the Michigan Board of Physical Therapy accepts continuing education if it is approved by another state board of physical therapy. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.2 contact hours.


North Carolina Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.


Pennsylvania Physical Therapists and Assistants

The Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy recognizes approval by all other state boards. This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists.


Utah Physical Therapists And Physical Therapist Assistants

This course is designed to meet the Utah DOPL Rule R156-24b-303b.2.c.iv - A commercial continuing education provider providing a course related to the practice of physical therapy. Please retain a copy of the advertising brochure and your certificate of completion to provide to your board should this be requested of you. This self-study activity consists of 6.0 clock hours of continuing education instruction.


Vermont Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants

CE credit is available. This course consists of 6.0 continuing education credit hours for Vermont Physical Therapists. The Board confirms acceptance of continuing education programs that are recognized by other state physical therapy licensing boards. PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270.


Virginia Physical Therapists & Physical Therapy Assistants

CE credit is available. This self-study course consists of 6.0 hours of type 2 continued competency credit for Virginia Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Regulation 18VAC112-20-131, Section B, (2) states that up to ten type 2 continued competency credits can be earned by completing independent study activities related to the clinical practice of physical therapy. 


Other Professions

This self-study activity qualifies for 6.0 continuing education clock hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your activity advertisement and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific requirements.



Speaker

Steven Capobianco, DC, MA, DACRB, PES's Profile

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Dr. Capobianco holds a BA and MA in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Steve is a practicing sports chiropractor, currently holding a Diplomate in Rehab from the ACA and a Performance Enhancement Specialists certification from the NASM. Dr. Capo launched a sports specific rehab and performance institute called ProjectMOVE in Denver, Colorado that focuses on identifying motor control dysfunction in an attempt to enhance human performance from the professional athlete to weekend warrior. Steve is an avid athlete with a passion for sports. He has spent 25 years competing in ice hockey, lacrosse, triathlons, adventure racing, and natural bodybuilding. Steve is the Senior Director of Medical Education for Rocktape, pioneering evidence-informed education and products that challenges the current understanding of human movement practices. He authored the Fascial Movement Taping manual and lectures worldwide on the movement based corrective tactics and strategies.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Steven Capobianco has an employment relationship with Implus Inc. He receives a speaking honorarium from Kinetisense. Steven Capobianco receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Steven Capobianco is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, the National Association of Sports Medicine, the American Veterinarian Chiropractic Association, and several others, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.

 


Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Objectives

  1. Integrate the myofascial sequencing model.
  2. Inspect neuroanatomy of the dermal & fascial subsystem.
  3. Demonstrate a novel skin/fascial/movement screening process.
  4. Evaluate research as it relates to connective tissue gliding, pain modulation, and movement therapies.
  5. Practice and integrate myofascial cupping techniques related to soft tissue pathology.
  6. Practice cupping techniques for tension/decompression effects, directionality, external cueing of movement and graded levels of pressure.
  7. Perform various methods of performance and rehabilitative treatment techniques with RockPods.

Outline

Myofascial Cupping Framework
Review framework of the RockTape Movement Pyramid
Understand neuroanatomy, skin and fascial systems and how they relate to the course
Review the current literature related to myofascial cupping techniques.
Define Time Under Pressure (TUP) as it relates to decompression (curative vs. destructive dosages)
Review safety of applications
Cupping indications/contraindications


Skin/fascial/movement screening process
Introduce and practice use of cupping as it relates to direction and pressure
Types of Treatments:

  • Tissue decompression:
    • External Glide – multiple vectors
    • Internal Glide 
    • Cupping plus Functional Movement 
  • Treatment Variables: 
    • Body Positions 
    • Graded exposure techniques 
    • Distraction Methods

External Cueing Concept
Use of cupping for movement disorders (post stroke, different types of dystonias, parkinson's, etc)
Introduce and practice use of cupping as it relates to movement dysfunction
Types of Cueing:

  • Tactile
  • Visual & Tactile    

 

Nerve Entrapments
Learn, practice and perform specific applications of cupping for nerve entrapments:
Upper Extremity Entrapments – Median, Radial, Ulnar, others 
Treatment considerations for neural entrapment cupping: external glide, internal glide, meaningful movement 


Cupping with Movement
Learn, practice and perform specific applications of cupping with movement:
External Cueing for Movement Dysfunction:

  • Isolated Movements — Flexion, Extension, Rotation, Ab/Adduction, Deviation
  • Functional Movements — Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse Plane Patterns

Treatment considerations for cupping with movement, all movement is a screen/treatment opportunity, work and sport-related movement examples


Condition Specific Applications
Introduction of progression and regression concepts for specific conditions with cupping and taping applications (combo of therapeutic interventions)
Case studies — Lower Extremity, Trunk, Upper Extremity

Target Audience

  • Physical Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Chiropractors
  • Massage Therapists
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
  • Exercise Physiologists

Reviews

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Overall:      5

Total Reviews: 5

Comments

Kelsey L

"This course gave a great deal of information in a very efficient manner. "

SCHUSTER E

"Great course! Even online, I learned a LOT! THank you! "

CAREYE JOLENE N

"I was very happy with the course. It was very informative."

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