John Gibbons BSc (OST)

Postural Assessment and Myofascial Slings Workshop

To introduce qualified and experienced therapists’ techniques to identify specific soft tissue tonicity within the musculo-skeletal system.

On completion of the course individuals will be able to competently assess and identify soft tissue dysfunction within the musculo-skeletal framework.

09.30	Registration and Introduction
09.45	Postural assessment to identify hypertonicity of the postural muscles
10.30	Muscle firing patterns:- hip extension / abduction
11.30	Break
11.40	Treatment of hypertonicity / hypotonicity using specific exercise modalities
13.15	Lunch
14.15	Myofascial slings:- Post longitudinal, lateral, anterior oblique and post oblique. Its relationship to the upper / lower extremity
14.45	Break
16.00	Rehabilitation to incorporate sling systems Summary - certificates and dispersal

This is a very intense course using a high standard of practical skills; therefore a minimal level of Student ability is Sport Massage Therapist with ITEC, VTCT, Premier or similar diploma qualification.

Pre Course Learning is essential and we would suggest a good knowledge of muscle origins, insertions and actions.