Until now, choices were limited if you wanted to learn how instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) could integrate into your patient/athlete care.
You had to buy expensive tools and attend an expensive class that locked you into one way of utilizing IASTM.
Not anymore.
FMT Blades Advanced Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) Course introduces the concept of mechanical gliding of skin, fascia and nerve. It also presents concepts of neuro-sensory pain modulation via Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization. IASTM tools are designed to be used with very gentle applications of force, aggressive techniques with heavy pressure are no longer required. The anatomy, physiology and neurology of myofascial soft tissue is presented, along with a review of concepts of interlayer connective tissue gliding during normal human movement.
Students will learn IASTM techniques using a rubber sleeve attachment for added tissue traction to treat gliding dysfunctions of skin, fascia and nerve. FMT Blades Advanced IASTM also introduces pain modulation techniques via use of an additional IASTM tool attachment, the neurosensory comb.
This course is intended for health professionals who have already attained a basic understanding of IASTM techniques.
Functional Movement Training (FMT) courses are taught by industry leading experts in movement assessment, performance and rehabilitation. CEUs may be offered for DC, ATC, PT, LMTs, LAc, OTs and personal trainers. If your profession & state is unavailable, we do not currently offer CEUs – however, we are continually adding additional licenses.
After this course the participant will be able to:
- Define, understand and integrate the myofascial sequencing model
- Discover and explore neuroanatomy of the dermal/fascial subsystem
- Recognize and demonstrate skin/fascial glide screening process
- Describe and interpret the research of IASTM in regard to connective tissue gliding and discomfort* modulation
- Discuss the clinical indications for use of silicone sleeve attachment vs comb attachment
- Practice, demonstrate and integrate advanced IASTM techniques using silicone sleeve and comb attachments when indicated
- Analyze and critique common cutaneous nerve entrapments of the upper & lower extremity and trunk
- Compare and contrast the rationale for providing dry fascial gliding strokes to reduce cutaneous nerve entrapments
This course is 6 hours in length and a 30 Question multiple choice quiz will be required after completing the course to receive your CEU certificate. A 70% test score is required to pass and receive CEUs. The quiz can be open book and unlimited attempts on the quiz are allowed.
Refund Policy:
Rocktape offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all FMT Education courses. If you are not completely satisfied with your educational product purchase and experience, please call 408-912-ROCK for a full refund.
CEU CREDITS: 6 hours
CEUs may be offered for DC, ATC, PT, LMTs, LAc, and personal trainers – depending on location and class type.
Prerequisite: Recommended FMT Blades
Course supplies are not included with this course. It is recommended that you have a RockBlades Mohawk kit or IASTM equivalent to participate in this course.
DC
This course is valid for continuing education credit in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board: AL, AK, AR, CA CO, CT, DE, DC, GA, HI, ID, IL, IA,IN, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WY (Considered distance learning, please check with your board how many hours you are allowed)
Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states: FL, LA, MS, OK, WI
AZ, NM, TN CEU approval for this course has been submitted and is pending.
*NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within respective scope of licensing. It remains the attendees’ responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event.
PT/PTA
AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY – FMT Blades Advanced meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards
AR- FMT Blades Advanced has been approved by the AR State Physical Therapy Board for 5.75 contact hours.
CA -(FMT Blades Advanced 6 CEUs) approved by the California Physical Therapy Association
KS- FMT Blades Advanced is approved by the Kansas Physical Therapy Association for 6.0 CEUS
KY- FMT Blades Advanced has been approved by the APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 6 Category 1 contact hour(s).
NJ- FMT Blades Advanced is approved by NJ Board of PT Examiners Approval 2005-34 for 6 contact hours.
NY – (FMT Blades Advanced 6.0 CEUs) approved by the New York Physical Therapy Association
AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA – FMT Blades Advanced meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of approval by APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 6 Category 1 contact hours.
DC, IL – FMT Blades Advanced (6 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.
WV- FMT Blades Advanced is approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy approval for 6 CEUs
WI- FMT Blades Advanced is approved by the Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association approved for 6 credits.
VT- FMT Blades Advanced is approved by the APTA Vermont for 6 CEUs.
FL, LA, MD, NE, NV, NM, OK, TX, CEU applications have been submitted and are pending approvals.
ATC
FMT Blades Advanced (BOC Approved provider # P8570) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (6 hours/CEUs FMT Blades Advanced Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
LMT
FMT Blades Advanced is approved (#179) by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider
OT
AR, HI, ID, MA, ME, MI, NE, ND, SC, TX, VA, WI OT – FMT Blades Advanced meets continuing education requirements for these State OT Boards.
Hour One
Welcome & introduction of instructor and course participants
Overview of outline of the course; introduction of topics that will be covered as well as description of practical lab experience and presentation of case studies.
What is FMT? Functional Movement Training
Concepts not techniques (Ch 1)
Review of the RockTape Movement Pyramid
IASTM Toolkit Redefined (Ch 2)
Introducing mechanical/neurological effects of instrument assisted techniques
Introducing main principles of mobility restriction – fascial gliding
Introducing main principles of sensory modulated pain control
Novel Screening Approaches for Fascia, Skin and Nerve (Ch 3)
DRANS Screening methodology and practice
Screening demonstration and student practice
Instructor Feedback on screening procedures
Affective Pain Touch Concepts (Ch 4)
The RockTape Blades Blueprint
Graded Exposure System
Dosage Matters (Ch 5)
Tissue Tolerance Concept
Fibroblast anatomy, physiology and effects of IASTM on this cell
Indications/Contraindications
Hour Two
Pain Mitigation (Ch 6)
Neurological Connection
Sensory Stimulation – Interoreception, Pain Gate Theory, Neuromatrix Model Graphesthesia Technique – Movement/Sensory Mapping
Student Practical and Instructor Feedback
Hour Three
Tissue Glide Approach (Ch 7)
Graded Exposure, IASTM Skill Practice, Application and Technique
The Glide Method – Grip and Glide
Skin/Fascial Glide Screening Method
Treatment Vectors
MSK DX US integration and application
Progressive TX Method – External Glide, Internal Glide, Movement
Pain Modulation Stroke – Combing Technique (C-Fiber Stimulation)
Student Practical and Instructor Feedback
Hour Four
Cutaneous Nerve Entrapments (Ch 8)
Cutaneous Nerve Anatomy and Physiology
Grommet Holes
Signs, Symptoms and Solutions
Causes of this pathology
Hour Five
Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes and Treatment (Ch 9)
Suprascapular Nerve Entrapment
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Review of Anatomy
Review of pathology/clinical presentation
Techniques for IASTM
Assessment and Reassessment, Lab Experience, Instructor Feedback
Trunk Entrapments, (Ch 10)
Sub Occipital Syndrome
Superior Cluneal Nerve Syndrome
Review of Anatomy
Review of pathology/clinical presentation
Techniques for IASTM
Assessment and Reassessment, Lab Experience, Instructor Feedback
Lower Extremity Nerve Entrapments (Ch 11)
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Saphenous Nerve Entrapment
Superficial Peroneal Syndrome
Review of Anatomy
Review of pathology/clinical presentation
Techniques for IASTM
Assessment and Reassessment, Lab Experience, Instructor Feedback
Hour Six
Compression Floss Band Therapies (Ch 12)
Mechanisms of compression vs shear
Lower Extremity Practice and Instructor Feedback
Upper Extremity Practice and Instructor Feedback
Open and Closed Chain Meaningful Movements
Summary and Q & A (Ch 13)
Instructor
Steven Capobianco, DC, DACRBDr. Capobianco holds a B.A. and M.A. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Steve is a practicing sports chiropractor, currently holding a Diplomate in Rehab from the ACA, in addition he is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, and a Performance Enhancement Specialists from the NASM. He is a certified in Active Release and Graston Technique provider that allows him to treat a myriad of musculoskeletal injuries using a combination of hand and tool release therapy. Steve recently launched a sports specific rehab and performance institute called ProjectMOVE in Denver Colorado that focuses on identifying motor control dysfunction in an attempt to enhance human performance from the professional athlete to weekend warrior. Steve is an avid athlete with a passion for sports. He has spent 25 years competing in ice hockey, lacrosse, triathlons, adventure racing, and natural bodybuilding. Steve is the Medical Director for Rocktape, pioneering evidence-informed education development that challenges the status quo in movement learning. He authored the Fascial Movement Taping manual and lectures world wide on the movement based taping technique.