This one-hour workshop is designed as an entry level course for the therapist who wants to know more about myofascial release and its benefits. The course will provide an overview of myofascial release, with emphasis upon strategies and techniques that can be used to treat orthopedic musculoskeletal conditions in a variety of practice settings.
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.1 Introductory, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 12812; CE Broker/1.0 Home Study, General (FL), Patient Related (AL), General Continuing Education (GA), Direct Client/patient Services In Occupational Therapy (SC), Related To OT (AZ), Related To OT (LA), Directly Related To OT (MS), Directly Related To OT (TN), CE Broker #20-659955; IACET/0.1; NBCOT PDUs/1.25 Beginner, Rehabilitation
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the basic theory, anatomy, and physiology of the myofascial system.
- After this course, participants will be able to list the general process for performing myofascial release including the duration and intensity of practice.
- After this course, participants will be able to recognize basic terms and definitions associated with myofascial release.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify indications and contraindications for myofascial release treatment in order to support occupation.
Course created on May 16, 2019
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-30 Minutes | Overview of myofascial release: historical background, fascial anatomy, theoretical assumptions, and indications and contraindications. |
| 30-35 Minutes | Basic evaluation skills |
| 35-55 Minutes | Soft tissue mobilization techniques |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary; Q & A |
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Robert McAlister
PhD, OTR/L
Dr. McAlister has twenty years of academic teaching experience and specializes in kinesiology and treatment of adult neurological physical dysfunction. He is a full professor at Spalding University's Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy and earned his Ph.D. in Motor Learning and Control from Auburn University. He has extensive experience in manual therapeutic techniques, and has taught continuing education courses on myofascial release to allied health professionals nationally.
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American Occupational Therapy Association
OccupationalTherapy.com is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development, #7659. Course approval ID# 12812. This distance learning - independent course is offered at 0.10 CEUs/contact hours (Introductory level, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge Area). The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
CE Broker
OccupationalTherapy.com is an approved provider for CE Broker, provider #50-14558. This course is offered for 1.00 hours. If you are an OT/OTA in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina or Tennessee, CE Broker may be of interest to you.
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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
OccupationalTherapy.com is a NBCOT® Professional Development Provider. This course is offered for 1.25 NBCOT PDUs (Beginner level, Rehabilitation Area). NBCOT® is a registered trademark of The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.