Jason Handschumacher – Master Myofascial Release: Combine MFR, Tape, IASTM, and Exercise for Faster, Longer Lasting Results

Outline

HOW RECENT CHANGES ARE RESHAPING MYOFASCIAL RELEASE

• Hot topics and innovations in myofascial release
• What myofascial release will look like in 1, 5, and 10 years
  • A look ahead at neuromyofascial manipulation

HANDS-ON LAB: IMPROVE YOUR ASSESSMENT AND CLINICAL REASONING SKILLS

• Get to the root causes of impairments faster with better evaluation techniques for:
  • Pain
  • Fascial and joint restrictions
  • Muscle tightness, weakness and instability
  • Neural tension
  • Movement dysfunction

HANDS-ON LAB: EXPAND YOUR MYOFASCIAL RELEASE TOOLBOX

• Practice effective MFR techniques you can use immediately to:
  • Eliminate pain
  • Restore functional and athletic performance
  • Decompress entrapped nerves
  • Increase range of motion
  • Recover mobility and flexibility
  • Improve tissue glide
  • Loosen tight muscles
  • Mobilize scar tissue

HANDS-ON LAB: INTEGRATE MULTIIPLE MODALITIES FOR BETTER RESULTS

• Practice combining myofascial release with:
  • Taping
  • IASTM
  • Exercise
  • Self-care

HANDS-ON LAB: DESIGN ROBUST, INNOVATIVE PLANS OF CARE FOR YOUR PATIENTS

• Practice comprehensive treatment strategies for specific impairments, including:
  • Neck and back pain
  • SI Joint and pelvic dysfunction
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Postural deviations
  • Knee and foot problems
  • Headaches
  • C-section scarring
  • Nerve entrapments
    • Sciatica
    • Thoracic outlet syndrome
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome

HANDS-ON LAB: TAKE YOUR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

• Master advanced neuromyofascial manipulation techniques:
  • Palpatory assessment utilizing proprioception
  • Tissue mobility, motility and glide
  • Traction and compression
  • Skin rolling and rebounding
  • Neuromyofascial manipulation grades I-V
  • Direct and indirect techniques

SAVE YOUR HANDS!

• Ergonomic tips and techniques for practitioner self-care

CASE STUDIES: PUT KNOWLEDGE TO PRACTICE

• Case study 1: MFR for the trunk
• Case study 2: MFR for the upper extremity
• Case study 3: MFR for the lower extremity

DON’T’ LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE!

• Coding and billing updates for myofascial release
• Justify therapy with the right progress measures
• Avoid denials and audits with these tips