Introductory Seminar Description
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Course Description
Foundational course for learning how to implement myofascial release (MFR), when appropriate, as part of the treatment plan for neck, voice & swallowing disorders, including a history of manual therapies & MFR and hands on training for specific treatment techniques. The course included opportunities for all participants to demonstrate techniques while receiving guidance to improve effectiveness.
Learning Objectives
Learning Outcome
After completion of this seminar the therapist will show the ability to understand and use myofascial release treatment in the remediation of pain, movement disorders, and voice/swallowing and related disorders.
Learning Objectives
After successful completion of this workshop, the therapist will:
- Be able to compare and contrast the traditional “fascial-based” explanatory model of change with neurologically
- based models with respect to myofascial release and manual therapy.
- Be able to describe the strengths and limitations of a postural/biomechanical evaluation and treatment-based approach.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply an effective patient-directed method of myofascial release evaluation.
- Describe and demonstrate the various treatment options in a myofascial release session, including cross handed, single handed, compression, gathering/lifting, and traction.
- Describe options and apply effective treatment for the remediation of a variety of voice/swallowing and related disorders.
Participants will be observed and assessed during the hands-on lab portion of the class, as well as monitored for participation and understanding during the lecture/demonstration portion of the class to determine whether the stated objectives have been successfully met.
Time-Ordered Agenda
Day 1
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00 – 10:45 (1.75) | Introduction, concepts of evaluation and clinical applications of treatment. |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 – 12:00 (1.0) | Evaluation basics/hands-on introduction. |
| 12:00 – 1:00 (1.0) | Respiratory diaphragm/lower rib cage |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Lunch |
| 2:00 – 3:30 (90) | Upper thoracic/sternal region |
| 3:30 – 3:45 | Break |
| 3:45 – 5:45 (2.0) | Hyoid region |
Day 2
| 9:00 – 10:30 (1.5) | Hyoid region, continued |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 12:30 (1.75) | Anterior cervical/retro-esophageal region |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 2:30 (1.0) | Tongue |
| 2:30 – 3:15 (.75) | Mouth: sublingual |
| 3:15 – 3:30 | Break |
| 3:30 – 5:00 (1.5) | TMJ |
| 5:00 – 5:45 (.75) | Putting it all together/Q&A |
14.5 Instructional hours
This course is offered for 1.45 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area)
Disclosures
Walt Fritz has the following relevant financial relationship to disclose: he receives royalties from similar course content delivered through Medbridge Massage. He has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
