Myofascial Decompression Techniques: Level 1 and Level 2

4029 Ave Maria Dr,Ann Arbor MI 48106

08 April, 2022

Description

Myofascial Decompression Techniques: Level 1 and Level 2 (MICHIGAN MEDICINE EMPLOYEES ONLY) Chris Deprato PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PES, MFDc Myofascial Decompression Techniques: Level 1 and Level 2 Chris Deprato PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, PES, MFDc Level ONE: 7.75 PDR/CEU Level TWO: 7.25 PDR/CEU Friday, April 8, 2022 (Level 1) Saturday, April 9, 2022 (Level 2) Time: Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Location: MedSport at University of Michigan Health 1. All participants must be fully vaccinated from COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have received the full required number of doses necessary for initial vaccination. 2. All participants must pass the Responsiblue app screening tool for each day. 3. Facemasks will be required at all times. 4. Designated break time will be available and personal snacks can be brought outside for consumption. Beverages can be briefly consumed while social distancing from others, but you must resume mask wearing immediately after. 5. Capacity in the room will be set to 50% to maintain social distancing. The room will be set up to allow space between all participants Course Fees: $300 for Level 1 or Level 2 course $550 Register for both Level 1 and Level 2 courses **Kit will be provided for this event with option to purchase after** Registration Deadline: Friday, March 25, 2022 Register Today: medsport.eventbrite.com Course Description The utilization of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) tools in manual therapy has become increasingly popular over the last 10 years, especially in the sports medicine and fitness settings. There has traditionally been a gap in the literature for the appropriate dosage, timing, and frequency for the proper application of IASTM for musculoskeletal lesions in the physical therapy and athletic training arenas. This course will review the structural functions of connective tissue elements in various layers of tissues and pathologies, expose the listener to the large variety of IASTM tools that are now out in the market, and propose general treatment strategies for common orthopedic and sports impairments. In this one-day course you will learn to increase the efficiency of motion with negative pressure tools through fascial mobility and neuromuscular re-education. The IASTM techniques in this course will take the “sore thumb” out of integrating a strong manual-based approach to musculoskeletal disorders. Course is 60% lab, and 40% didactic. Student to Faculty PT <16:1 Level 1 Learning Objectives Identify the layers, subunits, and function of the connective tissue system.Explain the role collagen may play in affecting movement patterns, and the gap in science on stretching and length-tension curves.Explain the terms tensegrity, thixotropy, as they relate to creep and hysteresis tissue texture abnormalities and movement.Differentiate differences in manual therapy approaches utilizing various IASTM tools, and the differences in movement driven STM.Describe common IASTM interventions which improve mobility of the CT system, as it relates to neuromuscular reeducation and movement.Level 2 Learning Objectives Apply the precision MFD pump at specific mmHg to target specific tissue layers.Apply MFD to assist with lymphatic flow and dysfunction.Explain the basic principles of muscle inhibition and how to utilize MFD for inhibitory influence to promote improvements in coordination and movement efficiency.Explain the basic principles of kinesthetic awareness and proprioception and then integrating MFD with kinesthetic awareness cueing to improve movement efficiency.Apply MFD techniques (extensibility, inhibition, and kinesthetic awareness) with neuromuscular re-education principles to build a program for specific sport populations.Explain the application of MFD to treat specific sport populations including cyclists, runners, swimmers, golfers, contact sport athletes & throwing athletes.Design specific intermediate neuromuscular re-education principles after MFD to restore optimal function, as demonstrated in the lab portion of class.Friday, April 8, 2022, Level 1 8:00-10:00 a.m. Anatomy, histology, & physiology review of connective tissue elements. East/West perspectives & uses of negative pressure. 10:00-10:30 a.m. Literature review, imaging of the soft tissue structures, trigger point theory, fascial lines, and postural syndromes. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mob Lab. 10:30-10:45 a.m. Break 10:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Getting started, operation/application. MFD approach and techniques, precautions & contraindications. Lab. Junctional Zones, ITB 12:00-12:45 p.m. Breakouts: Upper trapezius and levator scap 12:45-1:30 p.m. Lunch 1:45-2:15 p.m. Treating T/L fascia, shoulder impairments. 2:15-3:30 p.m. Treating PFPS, hamstrings. 3:30-5:00 p.m. Treating lower leg dysfunction, ankle/foot. Tendinopathy. Clinical case studies, future research/evidence, summary, evaluations. Saturday, April 9, 2022 Level 2 8:00-9:30 a.m. Research updates and applications. Improving MFD technique and integrated approach. Review fasciacyte vs fibroblast function and response to specific treatments. MFD system overview and multi-planar approach. Mini-Lab: MFD Precision Pump. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Low Pressure: Superficial techniques and applications. Lymphatics and fluid dynamics. Lab session. 10:30-10:45 a.m. Break 10:45-12:00 p.m. High Pressure: Techniques for inhibition. Common rehab exercises with negative pressure. Techniques for improving joint mobilization. Trigger points review. Lab session. 12:00-1:00p.m. Lunch 1:00-2:00 p.m. Moderate Pressure: Kinesthetic sense and proprioceptive awareness. IASTM techniques and timing with rehab and physical demands. Lab session. 2:00-3:30 p.m. Sport-specific approaches: swimmers, runners, golfers, and cyclists. Contact sport athletes. Throwing athletes. Lab session. 3:30-3:45 p.m. Break 3:45-4:45 p.m. Bringing it all together. Linking CNS mechanisms to MSK presentations. Exam review. Case and group review. 4:45-5:00 p.m. Summary and conclusions