OVERVIEW

#9167 Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) is organized by MotivationsCEU.

Description:
This dynamic home study course entitled “Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM)” is designed for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants teaching the foundational material on how to use this technique to benefit patient treatment in your clinical practice.

Why use IASTM?

Significantly increases the range of motion (ROM)
Decreases peripheral resistance whereby increasing tissue temperature
Decreases pain
Increases microcirculation
Increases tissue perfusion and alters microvascular morphology in the vicinity of healing knee ligaments
Accelerates tissue and ligament healing
Reduces the compression forces on the clinician's hands, especially the DIP joint

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

Interpret and list two sources on the foundation and origin of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) and the latest research as it applies clinically.
Apply the fanning stroke with a patient who has active or latent trigger points in their upper trapezius muscle.
Independently defend the selection of one IASTM tool and treatment plan for a specified clinical condition.
Correctly compare mechanical and physiologic responses of IASTM when provided with a case study.
Explain three key differences between a fascial restriction and muscle tightness.
Identify two indications and two contraindications of IASTM for an instructor named clinical condition.
Explain the rationale behind IASTM by comparing mechanical vs. neurological responses using the most current research.
Understand what fascia is, how to identify common fascial restrictions using the IASTM and latest research.
Based on instructor specified example indicating evaluation findings, will accurately choose the IASTM technique to manage the condition

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This is an 6-hour course equivalent to 6 CEUs or 0.6 CEUs

CEU Approval: Motivations Inc. is an approved provider or has obtained approval with the following organizations:
PT CEU’s: TPTA – Texas Chapter of APTA Accredited Provider in Continuing Competence Approval Program AR - Arkansas Physical Therapy Association CA - Physical Therapy Board of California approval agency. IL-State of Illinois Professional Regulation – NY-New York State Education Department, Office of Professions, State Board of Physical Therapy approved sponsor for PT and PTA TX-This activity is approved by the Texas Physical Therapy Association and Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider . and meets continuing competence requirements for PT and PTA renewal in Texas. The assignment of Texas PT CCU’s does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE Visit our website for a complete listing of PT States, we comply with. Many state boards recognize these for pre-approval purposes. Contact us if you would like verification of a state.

6 Hours

6 CEU’s

FACULTY

Chris Gellert

PT, MMusc, MPT, C-IASTM, CES, NASM-CPTPhysical Therapy

TARGET AUDIENCE

Physical TherapistOccupational TherapistsOccupational Therapy AssistantsPhysical Therapy Assistants

SPECIALITIES

Physical Therapy

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

Cancellation Policy: Motivations, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue or reschedule a course from our listing of options. Should you have already registered, you will receive a full refund. Participants may receive a full refund when requesting cancellation 24 hours prior to the the webinar. After that time, a credit for a future Motivations event may be awarded.

Course Transfers:
Registrants may transfer to another course at any time without penalty.