I’m very excited to announce that I have been invited to be a featured presenter for the 2011 World Massage Conference. I would love for you to join me.

This is a virtual conference that you attend by logging into your computer. It’s the largest event in the history of massage and over 15,000 massage therapists and bodyworkers from around the world are expected to register for this year’s event.

I’m presenting on My Top 10 Tips for Success in Sports Massage, however, the presentation will be very relevant for anyone wanting to build their practice in all aspects of Hands-on therapy.

I’ll be joined by more than 40 other presenters, all top massage experts from around the world and you can get over 50 hours of continuing education.

The conference starts in November with pre-conference lectures already in place, so check it out now. For more information on cost and lecture times or to register now go to:

http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1346509

Our very good friends at softtissuetherapy.com.au and Clinic 88 in Canberra are hosting their annual Soft Tissue Therapy Conference in Sydney on August 27th & 28th 2011.

This will be a fantastic opportunity to spend a weekend with some wonderful therapists and make some great friendships within the industry.

I have the honour of giving the keynote address on Supraspinatus Assessment & Treatment and a workshop on Treating the intrinsic Soft Tissue of the Mid Cervical region.

I will be joined over the weekend by the wonderful Jeff Murray who will run workshops on the Onsen approach to Sacral dysfunction and C 0/1 and C 1/2 dysfunction.

The other great speakers include Rolfer, Colin Rossie, Eleanor Oyston and Dr Jamie Gaida.

I am thoroughly looking forward to the conference and I hope to see lots of you up in Sydney.

Click here for the brochure

 Kind Regards Rob Granter

An Essential Tool for the Soft Tissue Therapist for specific Myofascial Mobilisation & Practitioner Stress reduction

The latest DVD release by ACSTT Director Robert Granter

“Rob Granter has packaged his vast experience and years of clinical work in an easy to understand introduction to Vacuum cupping for myofascial dysfunction. This DVD is a must for those wanting to reduce the day to day load on their bodies in the clinic and for those exploring options to enhance clinical outcomes” James Barker Soft Tissue Therapist Canberra Australia

Produced in 2010 – 60mins duration

• · Do you want learn a highly effective treatment modality that mobilises the bodies myofascial tissue without ANY stress on  YOU the practitioner?
•  Have you wanted to know more about Vacuum Cupping but are unsure where to turn for competent advice.
• · Do you want to learn about Vacuum Cupping from a practitioner that has been using the technique for over 15 years in a Western Medicine Context.
• · Have you been “Put Off” by the technique of Vacuum Cupping by the excessive bruising that it can create?
• · Do you want a long and enjoyable career in Massage Therapy?
• · Do you want to reduce excessive stress on your own body by maximizing your efficiency?
• · Do you want relief from those painful fingers, wrists, shoulders, neck, and back?

This DVD can help you achieve all the above outcomes. It is one of the few resources available that outlines the techniques, in careful detail, in a Western Medicine Context

Who is the author Robert Granter AdDipRemMass(Myotherapy) RMIT BSocSci(Deakin)?

Rob has 23 years experience in Soft Tissue Therapy within the Australian Sports Medicine Multidisciplinary Model.

Rob was a contributor to the textbook Clinical Sports Medicine by Dr. P. Brukner and Dr. K. Khan, which is now in its 3rd revised edition and has sold over 40,000 copies worldwide. He is co-founder of the Australasian College of Soft Tissue Therapy and is the only Soft Tissue Therapist on the editorial board of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Rob is based in Melbourne, Australia, and has been head of Massage Therapy/Soft Tissue Therapy for:

•       Australian Olympic teams for Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 & 2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne

•       Victorian Institute of Sport (10 years) & Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre (6 years)

MYOFASCIAL VACUUM CUPPING FOR SOFT TISSUE MOBILISATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

Section 1 – The Fundamental Principles The Required Underpinning Knowledge

1.     Course Introduction

Description of the Technique / The Correct Equipment / The correct application of Vacuum Cupping to the body

2.     Why is Myofascial Vacuum Cupping an essential Clinical Modality for the Remedial Therapist?

Effectivily mobilise Myofascial Tissue / Taking stress off the Practitioners Hands, Wrists, Shoulders and Spine / Use of Myofascial Vacuum to Chronic Exertional Compartment Sydrome

3.     How does Myofascial Vacuum Cupping positively change tissue mobility?

By restoring the optimal volume of the Fascial ground substance by stimulation of fibroblastic activity / By reducing the collagen crosslinkages that may potentially cause unnecessary “adherence” of one fascial layer to another / By the potential Thixotrophic nature of fascial tissue / By the activation of mechano receptors causing a reduction in local tissue tension

4.     Body regions most suited for the technique

Which regions of the Body are particularly suited to this technique

5.     Selection of Appropriate Patients

Avoiding Irritable patients and selecting appropriate robust patients

6.     Contra-Indications to Vacuum Cupping

Absolute and Relative Contra-Indications / Clear guidelines to avoid major adverse reactions

7.     Key Principles of Application of Myofascial Vacuum Cupping to maximising effectiveness and limiting adverse tissue reaction

The 4 Vital Signs to maximize effectiveness and minimise bruising / Precise application and release of the Vacuum cups

8.     How to use the modality effectively in Clinical Practice

Preparing For Vacuum Cupping

Section 2 – Practical Application of the Myofascial Vacuum Cupping technique

9.     Practical Application Of Vacuum Cupping

Key principles for excellence in Practice / Practical Exercise 1 & 2: Mild Static Vacuum Cupping to the Thoraco-lumbar Fascia / Longissimus / Ilio-costalis / Lower to Upper Trapezius

10.  Practical Exercise 3: Mild Sliding Vacuum Cupping:

To the Thoraco-lumbar Fascia / Longissimus / Ilio-costalis / Lower Trapezius / In neutral a Spinal position and progressing to more functional positions prone and seated

11.  Practical Exercise 4: Comparison of Static Cupping to Sliding Cupping in the Hamstring Group: Biceps Femoris, Semi Membranosus & Tendinosis

12.  Practical Exercise 5: The Use of Vacuum Cupping with “Through Range” movement To the Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapula myofascia.

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THE MYOFASCIAL VACUUM CUPPING MANUAL 16 Chapters including 3 extra chapters on The Use of 3 Additional Soft Tissue Treatment Tools in Clinical Practice. Smooth edged Tools, T bars and Jack Knobber  Tools and Spikey Balls.

The Manual alone is normally valued at A$28.00 delivered via an electronic file

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STABILITY, SPORT & PERFORMANCE MOVEMENT

GREAT TECHNIQUE WITHOUT INJURY

by Joanne Elphinston

PURCHASE DETAILS CLICK HERE to Download the information brochure and Purchase Information

An athlete must create and control forces. Ideally they will use the muscle patterns and kinetic chain sequencing which minimises effort and localised stress on specific body structures, while maximising the result. The effectiveness of their movement links their risk of injury and their performance.

“Stability, Sport and Performance Movement: Great Technique without Injury” presents a testing and training programme for technical development and injury prevention in sport. It was written in response to requests from athletes, coaches, physiotherapists and fitness professionals for a resource that would help them to understand the anatomy and training of functionally stable movement in a clear, relevant and logical way.

The book establishes the link between movement, muscle patterns, force management and injury, and addresses functionally stable movement as the result of interplay between a variety of factors including functional mobility, balance, proprioception and neuromuscular coordination.

A full chapter is dedicated to the testing of these factors in order to establish baselines for training, and this is followed by four fully illustrated chapters of progressive, integrated exercise which show the user how to develop sound patterns from beginner level through to high level.

For the sports medicine professional, the book provides insight into why an injury may occur, how to identify potential for injury, and methods for addressing problem areas for both prevention and rehabilitation. A chapter on application of the principles to specific patient presentations provides additional guidance.

For the coach and fitness professional, the book explains how technique is dependent upon multiple factors, and how simple testing can identify key issues which can be dealt with in order to progress technique safely and effectively. A testing list for a selection of sports is provided.

The book’s content is relevant across all age groups, from junior level to veterans. The author’s identification of recurrent patterns in elite level sport led to investigations on the development of patterns in children and adolescent athletes, and as a result the book provides a comprehensive chapter on developing effective movement in our young future athletes for physical education teachers and professionals working in junior sport.

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about the author Joanne Elphinston BPhty MA MCSP Joanne Elphinston is performance consultant, international lecturer and physiotherapist working with elite and professional athletes. A recognised lecturer and consultant on technical movement enhancement for performance, injury prevention and rehabilitation, Joanne works with elite athletes in a wide range of sports, as well as professional dancers and musicians. Drawing from backgrounds in applied biomechanics and motor control, philosophy and psychology, Joanne addresses movement from a multimodal and holistic perspective. A former coach herself, Joanne has one foot planted in the medical and the other in the training aspect of athlete management and development. This gives her a unique understanding of the challenges in sport from both perspectives, and an ability to build bridges between the two areas in her teaching, writing and consultancy. Joanne’s detailed approach to movement has led her to work for the past eight years with professional contemporary dancers on dancer development, physical preparation and performance enhancement. Other performing arts clients include musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and the Welsh National Opera.

A Fantastic group of 20 Skilled Therapists completed Rob Granter’s Assessment and Treatment of Neck Pain & Headache course this weekend May 27-28th.

Here are some of their comments:

“I have been looking to further my ability as a therapist and this is the course that has been missing. It is a must”

LM. Remedial Massage Therapist Melbourne

“This course is essential training for those working on the delicate and variable structure as the neck”

GM. Soft Tissue Therapist Melbourne

“Rob’s teaching style and experienced practical knowledge will change the way I treat my clients”

GM. Remedial Massage Therapist Melbourne

“Rob has given me the confidence & skills to effectively treat my patients, I know by following this course content I won’t ever go wrong in treating my patients. Fantastic. Thankyou”

KF. Myotherapist Melbourne

“Excellent course. Great Instructors. Learnt many new techniques”

10/10 Course Content 10/10 Quality of Instruction

Another Cervical course is planned for the second half of 2011.

Register your interest by emailing us on: admin@softtissuetherapyonline.com

1 1/2 Day Cervical Course – Advanced Assessment and Treatment Skills

WHEN: FRIDAY May 27^TH 6.00 PM – 9.00 PM & SATURDAY May 28^TH 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM 2011

WHERE: MELBOURNE CBD, VICTORIA AUSTRALIA

WHAT:

Do you want to provide the best possible service to your patients / clients?

Do you want to immediately advance your knowledge & skill in treating acute & chronic neck problems of a soft tissue nature?

Do you want more confidence in treating difficult cervical conditions?

Do you want to learn advanced techniques such as Muscle Energy technique to restore mobility to all the cervical joints if their function is restricted by soft tissue dysfunction?

Do you want more knowledge of surface anatomy of this region which will allow you to become much more specific with your treatment?

Do you want to advance your Soft Tissue treatment skills to include simultaneous spinal movement?

Do you want to learn in a fun, relaxed environment and get greater satisfaction from your clinical work?

Do you want the confidence that you can positively change all the layers of soft tissue from superficial to the deep.

If you answered YES to any of these questions then this course is for you.

WHO:

This course will be conducted by Rob Granter Director of the Australasian College of Soft Tissue Therapy

This course will significantly alter the way you see, assess and treat the head and neck region.

COST: $235 Friday evening and all day Saturday

COURSE CONTENT:

Anatomy: The 4 myofascial layers. Extrinsic to Intrinsic. Knowing our key surface anatomical reference points

Subjective Assessment: Clarification – When to treat when to refer (knowing the red flags) / Irritability – a vital factor

Objective Assessment: Key postural reference points

Active Range Of Motion – the best indicator of function / dysfunction / The Scapula Offload test – gives clarity to the direction of treatment

Passive Range of Motion – The clear window to assess segmental function

Strategy of Treatment

Addressing causative factors

Reducing Neuromuscular Holding Patterns – recognition of protective guarding / Extrinsic and Intrinsic

Addressing Dysfunction in Extrinsic Myofascia – adding functional movements to treatment

Upper Trapezius / Levator Scapula / Sterno-cleido-mastoid

Stretching: Purpose – Focus – Precision

Contract – Relax (Direct & Indirect) & Active Assisted techniques

Addressing Dysfunction in Intrinsic Myofascia

Clarification of terms

Segmental biomechanics – know the 3 categories A. (C0/1) B. (C1/2) & C. (C2/3 – 6/7)

Intrinsic segmental assessment – to the 3 categories

Principles of Muscle Energy Technique

Application to the Cervico-thoracic junction

Application to assessed segmental dysfunction

Preparatory direct hands-on techniques: Group C (C2/3 to C6/7) & Group B (C1/2)

Introducing Intrinsic management – The suite of Treatment options: C0/1 C1/2 & C 2/3 to C6/7

Patient exercises for consolidation of treatment

Extrinsic and Intrinsic

Upper cervical flexion supine

Putting it all together

This course will significantly alter the way you see, assess and treat the head and neck region. For more information please call 03 9459 1299 or 0417542723

Download the full brochure here:CxBrochureMelb2011

Rob’s session will focus on Improving Neck Function – Reducing Headaches and Restoring Movement.

Participants  are able to select 2, 3 hour workshops for the day. The other presenters are Eva Kovassy, Tino D’Angelo and Andrew Gallagher.

For further information see the AAMT event page http://bit.ly/e2nXLA

An Essential Tool for the Soft Tissue Therapist for anatomically specific myofascial mobilisation & Practitioner Stress reduction

The latest DVD release by ACSTT Director Robert Granter

“Rob Granter has packaged his vast experience and years of clinical work in an easy to understand introduction to Vacuum cupping for myofascial dysfunction. This DVD is a must for those wanting to reduce the day to day load on their bodies in the clinic and for those exploring options to enhance clinical outcomes” James Barker Soft Tissue Therapist Canberra Australia

Produced in 2010 – 60mins duration

• · Do you want learn a highly effective treatment modality that mobilises the bodies myofascial tissue without ANY stress on  YOU the practitioner?
•  Have you wanted to know more about Vacuum Cupping but are unsure where to turn for competent advice.
• · Do you want to learn about Vacuum Cupping from a practitioner that has been using the technique for over 15 years in a Western Medicine Context.
• · Have you been “Put Off” by the technique of Vacuum Cupping by the excessive bruising that it can create?
• · Do you want a long and enjoyable career in Massage Therapy?
• · Do you want to reduce excessive stress on your own body by maximizing your efficiency?
• · Do you want relief from those painful fingers, wrists, shoulders, neck, and back?

This DVD can help you achieve all the above outcomes. It is one of the few resources available that outlines the techniques, in careful detail, in a Western Medicine Context

Who is the author Robert Granter AdDipRemMass(Myotherapy) RMIT BSocSci(Deakin)?

Rob has 23 years experience in Soft Tissue Therapy within the Australian Sports Medicine Multidisciplinary Model.

Rob was a contributor to the textbook Clinical Sports Medicine by Dr. P. Brukner and Dr. K. Khan, which is now in its 3rd revised edition and has sold over 40,000 copies worldwide. He is co-founder of the Australasian College of Soft Tissue Therapy and is the only Soft Tissue Therapist on the editorial board of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Rob is based in Melbourne, Australia, and has been head of Massage Therapy/Soft Tissue Therapy for:

•       Australian Olympic teams for Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000

•       Victorian Institute of Sport (10 years)

•       2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne

•       Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre (6 years)

•       Australian Commonwealth Games team Kuala Lumpur 1998

Rob was also a member of the Australian Olympic team for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, as a Massage Therapist.

MYOFASCIAL VACUUM CUPPING FOR SOFT TISSUE MOBILISATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

Section 1 – The Fundamental Principles The Required Underpinning Knowledge

1.     Course Introduction

Description of the Technique

The Correct Equipment:

The correct application of Vacuum Cupping to the body

2.     Why is Myofascial Vacuum Cupping an essential Clinical Modality for the Remedial Therapist?

Effectivily mobilise Myofascial Tissue

Taking stress off the Practitioners Hands, Wrists, Shoulders and Spine

Use of Myofascial Vacuum to Chronic Exertional Compartment Sydrome

3.     How does Myofascial Vacuum Cupping positively change tissue mobility?

By restoring the optimal volume of the Fascial ground substance by stimulation of fibroblastic activity

By reducing the collagen crosslinkages that may potentially cause unnecessary “adherence” of one fascial layer to another, resulting in hypomobility of tissue.

By the potential Thixotrophic nature of fascial tissue. The pioneer American body worker Ida Rolf believed that fascia was such a substance. This means that it can become more plastic by the application of external force like that provided by a therapists hands or by the vacuum supplied by this MVC technique

By the activation of mechano receptors causing a reduction in local tissue tension

4.     Body regions most suited for the technique

Which regions of the Body are particularly suited to this technique

5.     Selection of Appropriate Patients

Avoiding Irritable patients and selecting appropriate robust patients

6.     Contra-Indications to Vacuum Cupping

Absolute and Relative Contra-Indications.

Clear guidelines to avoid major adverse reactions

7.     Key Principles of Application of Myofascial Vacuum Cupping to maximising effectiveness and limiting adverse tissue reaction

The 4 Vital Signs to maximize effectiveness and minimise bruising

Precise application and release of the Vacuum cups

8.     How to use the modality effectively in Clinical Practice

Preparing For Vacuum Cupping

Section 2 – Practical Application of the Myofascial Vacuum Cupping technique

9.     Practical Application Of Vacuum Cupping

Practical Exercise 1 & 2: Mild Static Vacuum Cupping to the Thoraco-lumbar Fascia / Longissimus / Ilio-costalis / Lower to Upper Trapezius

Key principles for excellence in Practice

10.  Practical Exercise 3: Mild Sliding Vacuum Cupping:

To the Thoraco-lumbar Fascia / Longissimus / Ilio-costalis / Lower Trapezius

In neutral a Spinal position and progressing to more functional positions prone and seated

11.  Practical Exercise 4: Comparison of Static Cupping to Sliding Cupping in the Hamstring Group: Biceps Femoris, Semi Membranosus & Tendinosis

12.  Practical Exercise 5: The Use of Vacuum Cupping with “Through Range” movement To the Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapula myofascia.

Buy The DVD – Option 1 – Best Value: Purchase both the DVD and the 56 Page Manual

THE MYOFASCIAL VACUUM CUPPING MANUAL 16 Chapters including 3 extra chapters on The Use of 3 Additional Soft Tissue Treatment Tools in Clinical Practice. Smooth edged Tools, T bars and Jack Knobber  Tools and Spikey Balls.

The Manual alone is normally valued at A$28.00 delivered via an electronic file

Purchase both the DVD and the Manual for A$58 for Australian customers (That saves you A$15)

Purchase both the DVD and the Manual A$63 for International customers (That saves you A$15)

(The purchase price includes Packaging & Postage)

Click here to Purchase both the DVD  and the Manual – Online  immediately through Paypal

Please select your location: Australia Only OR International Customer (packaging and postage included)

Australia $58.00 International $63.00

To purchase the DVD and eBook Manual via cheque or money order please contact info@softtissuetherapyonline.com

Buy The DVD – Option 2: Purchase only the DVD for VACUUM CUPPING FOR MYOFASCIAL MOBILISATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

Product Pricing:

DVD “VACUUM CUPPING FOR MYOFASCIAL MOBILISATION IN CLINICAL PRACTICE”

A$45.00 for Australian customers

A$50.00 for International customers

(Includes Free Packaging & Postage)

Click here to Purchase the DVD – Online  immediately through Paypal

Please select your location: Australia Only OR International Customer(packaging and postage included):

Australia $45.00 International $50.00

To purchase the DVD via cheque or money order please contact info@softtissuetherapyonline.com

Support/feedback: Please send your feedback or questions to info@softtissuetherapyonline.com

It will be held in Melbourne on the evening of November 24th 2010 (6 – 9.30 pm)

We have a fantastic program which includes:

Anatomist Priscilla Barker PhD (Co-author and medical illustrator of the An@tomedia multimedia program. She was awarded the 2005 Spine Young Investigator of the Year
Stuart Buzza (Myotherapist) and Paula Baird-Colt (Dance Conditioning Specialist) two of the full time medical support staff of the Australian Ballet Company

Mark Finch, Vancouver Canada. Mark is a true expert in the field of Myofascial Therapy from a theoretical and clinical perspective he will be speaking on 4 Ideas from the world of fascia to change the way you think in your practice AND
Phillip Boland & Amir Takla to speak on Maximising the Recovery after Hip Arthroscopy: the Physiotherapy and Soft Tissue Therapy Contributions.

Venue: Melbourne University Hawthorn Campus

Cost: $80 full registration / $70 for students

Full Program Details and Registration: Click here to download the BrochureConferenceBrochure4.7

The 2010 Mid Week Mastery Conference Program

Full Program Details and Registration: Click here to download the BrochureConferenceBrochure4.7

ISBN: 0-9807622-2-7

The 56 page Manual is in 3 Parts and is supported by over 80 Photographs and diagrams.

PART 1: The Fundamental Principles

PART 2 : Practical Application

PART 3: The Use of 3 Additional Soft Tissue Treatment Tools in Clinical Practice

Written by ROBERT GRANTER

Rob has 23 years experience in Soft Tissue Therapy within the Australian Sports Medicine Multidisciplinary Model. Since 1992, he has delivered over 30 conference presentations within Australia, the UK, and New Zealand.

Rob was a contributor to the textbook Clinical Sports Medicine by Dr. P. Brukner and Dr. K. Khan, which is now in its 3rd revised edition and has sold over 40,000 copies worldwide. He is co-founder of the Australasian College of Soft Tissue Therapy and is the only Soft Tissue Therapist on the editorial board of the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Rob is based in Melbourne, Australia, and has been head of Massage Therapy/Soft Tissue Therapy/Myotherapy for:

•       Australian Olympic teams for Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000

•       Victorian Institute of Sport (10 years)

•       2006 Commonwealth Games, Melbourne

•       The Sports Medicine Centres of Victoria group practice (5 years)

•       Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre (6 years)

•       Essendon, Australian Football League Football club (7 years)

•       Australian Commonwealth Games team Kuala Lumpur 1998

Rob was also a member of the Australian Olympic team for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, as a Massage Therapist. He is currently in private practice in Melbourne and is a teacher in the Myotherapy Department at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University.

Rob has an Advanced Diploma of Remedial Massage (Myotherapy) from RMIT University, Melbourne and a Degree in Social Science from Deakin University.

PART 1: The Fundamental Principles

1)          Course Introduction – Outlining the History of the technique, Description, The Equipment and the Context – Very firmly grounded in a Western Medical Context

2)          Why is Myofascial Vacuum Cupping an essential Clinical Modality for the Remedial Therapist?

Firstly to effectively mobilise the dysfunctional components of the myofascial tissue to restore mobility and function.

Secondly to De-load stress from the Therapist.

3)          How does Myofascial Vacuum Cupping positively change tissue mobility?

Firstly the 4 types of soft tissue in the body are discussed especially focusing on the connective tissue then the layers of tissue from superficial to deep are outlined.

Connective Tissue in then looked at in more detail and the term Fascia is clarified

3 Types of Connective Tissue most relevant to Soft Tissue Therapy are defined

Dense Regular Connective Tissue

Dense Irregular Connective Tissue

Areolar (non-dense) Connective Tissue

Causes of Connective Tissue Dysfunction are then examined.

Excessive Stress OR Dissuse

4 theories are advanced as to how Myofascial Vacuum Cupping positively changes tissue mobility?

A. The Stimulation of Fibroblast activation:

B.    The Disruption of excessive collagen cross linkages:

C.    The Thixotropic-like nature of connective tissue and

D.    Through the Activation of mechano-receptors:

4)          The Body regions that are most suited for the technique are looked at.

5)          Selection of Appropriate Patients

6)          Contra-Indications to Vacuum Cupping: Absolute and Relative

7)          The 4 Key Principles of Application of Myofascial Vacuum Cupping to maximising effectiveness and limiting adverse tissue reaction are discussed

8)          How to use the modality effectively in Clinical Practice

PART 2: Practical Application of Myofascial Vacuum Cupping

9)          Practical Exercise 1 & 2: Mild Static Vacuum Cupping to the Thoraco-lumbar Fascia / Longissimus / Ilio-costalis / Lower to Upper Trapezius using 2 and 4 cups

When to RELEASE PRESSURE IMMEDIATELY

10)          Practical Exercise 3: Mild Sliding Vacuum Cupping:To the Thoraco-lumbar Fascia / Longissimus / Ilio-costalis / Lower Trapezius

Instruction for the use of Sliding Cupping

How can the treatment be progressed?

What are the general cautionsto be Observed when using this MCV technique in an athletic context.

11)          Practical Exercise 4: The Application of Static Cupping, Sliding Cupping and Through-Range Cupping Techniques to the Hamstring Group: Biceps Femoris, Semi Membranosus & Tendinosis

12)          Practical Exercise 5: The Use of Vacuum Cupping with “Through Range” movement To the Upper Trapezius and Levator Scapula myofascia.

13)          Important points to Self Assess your Competency

PART 3

The Use of 3 Additional Soft Tissue Treatment Tools in Clinical Practice

14)          Myofascial mobilisation with smooth-edge tools

Description of the technique:

Selection of appropriate patients for the technique. Contra-indications and Cautions

Gaining competency in this technique using the Specific Guidelines to Successfully Use Smooth-edged tools

Example 1. Treatment of Anterior and / or Lateral Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Leg

Cautions and Clinical Tips

Example 2. Treatment to the Tensor Fascia Lata / Ilio-Tibial Band / Vastus Lateralis & Rectus Femoris.

Indications for Treatment.

Haematoma of the Anterior or Lateral Thigh

Excessive Anterior Tilt of the Pelvis

Example 3. Treatment to Gastrocnemius and the Soleus myofascia

Example 4. Treatment to the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis in relation to Lateral elbow pain using a smooth edged vacuum cup or porcelain saucer

15)          Myofascial mobilisation and de-activation of symptomatic points using “T” Bars or “Jacknobber” type treatment tools.

Description of the technique:

Clinical Tips and cautions

The important guidelines in relation to using T-Bar or “Jacknobber” type

Treatment option A: Digital Ischemic Pressure / Trigger point Treatment

Treatment option B: Friction Massage. What are the 9 Treatment principles if using the tool for Friction?

Contra-Indications to the Technique

16)          Myofascial mobilisation and de-activation of symptomatic points using Spikey balls as a Treatment tool.

Description of the technique:

Examples of presenting conditions

A. Posterior Hip Shortness

B. Posterior Hip Pain

C.  Hamstring Pain or Chronic tightness.

Correct Placement of the Balls in the Hip region

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