Myofascial Release Interventions

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Target Audience

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants and all other interested healthcare professionals

Description

This course is designed to introduce and advance the practitioner’s ability to utilize various myofascial release techniques. Information will be presented regarding myofascial anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, with emphasis toward effects of the system on body movement and function. Current research, within the context of practical clinical treatment, will be addressed. Basic linear techniques will expand into multi-dimensional techniques through the day. Particular attention will be paid to integrating these myofascial techniques into participant’s typical clinical intervention strategies.

Speaker
Jonathon D. 'Jon' Hacke, PT, DPT, MA, ATRet
Board Certified Clinic Specialist in Orthopedics
Assistant Professor
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Division of Physical Therapy
Department of Allied Health Sciences

Credit
Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.

Objectives

At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:

Describe the myofascial system and the rationale behind pathologies affecting the system

Analyze the scientific literature and rationale regarding myofascial interventions

Apply the appropriate evaluative procedures for scar adherence, general fascial tension, and restricted joint mobility

Apply superficial and deep interventions to typical locations of myofascial restriction throughout the body

Contact

Chanyne Cupil BS

Sessions

Apr 5, 2019
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Closed Myofascial Release Interventions

Status: Closed
Presenter(s): Jonathon Hacke PT, DPT, MA, ATRet
Date(s): Apr 5, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Check-In Time: 7:30 AM
Credit: 0.70 - CEU; 7.00 - Contact Hours; 7.00 - NCBPTE Contact Hours
Location: South Piedmont AHEC
Room: Classroom 17/18
Description: This course is designed to introduce and advance the practitioner’s ability to utilize various myofascial release techniques. Information will be presented regarding myofascial anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, with emphasis toward effects of the system on body movement and function. Current research, within the context of practical clinical treatment, will be addressed. Basic linear techniques will expand into multi-dimensional techniques through the day. Particular attention will be paid to integrating these myofascial techniques into participant’s typical clinical intervention strategies. Speaker Jonathon D. 'Jon' Hacke, PT, DPT, MA, ATRet Board Certified Clinic Specialist in Orthopedics Assistant Professor The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Division of Physical Therapy Department of Allied Health Sciences Credit Charlotte AHEC, as part of the NC AHEC system, is an approved provider by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners with regard to activities directly related to physical therapy for continued competence.
Objective(s): At the end of the course, the participant will be able to:; Describe the myofascial system and the rationale behind pathologies affecting the system; Analyze the scientific literature and rationale regarding myofascial interventions; Apply the appropriate evaluative procedures for scar adherence, general fascial tension, and restricted joint mobility; Apply superficial and deep interventions to typical locations of myofascial restriction throughout the body