New Fascial Considerations in a Manual Therapy Practice

Overview

This class will discuss how to incorporate treatment of the fascial layer into manual therapy practice based on the recent transformative fascial research. While treatment of fascial restrictions has been a part of manual therapy for years, there has been greater emphasis on joint dysfunctions and muscle tightness. However, recent research findings have suggested that the fascia is playing a much bigger role than previously understood in regard to tissue mobility and restriction, force generation and motion patterns, fluid flow, and immune function. Learn how to effectively treat this important tissue layer with a better understanding of how fascia works.

Learning Objectives (upon completion)

1. The student will understand the anatomical relationships that different layers of fascia have with other body structures.
2. The student will understand the cellular composition of fascia.
3. The student will understand the role fascia plays in maintaining health and physical performance.
4. The student will be able to perform a layer palpation of different fascial structures.
5. The student will be able to perform appropriate treatment techniques to restore proper fascial tension and mobility in various fascial structures.

Details

Duration: Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 8am-5pm; Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 8am-4pm

NEW Temporary Location: The Exchange
1122 Kenilworth Drive
Conference Room – 2nd Floor (exit elevator to the left)
Towson, MD 21204
*Please note that masks are now mandatory*

Price: $575 / person

Number of Attendees: 12-20

Instructors: Robert Cohen, M.A., P.T. and Jon Laking, M.A., P.T.

Contact: Robert Cohen, M.A., P.T. at 410-321-9292 or bob@baygrassinstitute.com

Target Audience: Healthcare providers – M.D., D.O., P.T., A.T.C., M.T., R.N., O.T., and other licensed or certified Healthcare Providers.

Continuing Education Credits: NCBTMB Approved Provider #1418. This course has been approved by NCBTMB and the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.5 CEUs (15 credit hours).