Rehabilitative Massage for the Hip and Pelvis

Complete Seminar Details

Assess acute and chronic soft tissue injuries and postural deviations in the hip and pelvis and demonstrate structural integration and muscle energy techniques to correct imbalances, reduce pain and improve function

Sports massage has been utilized by professional and amateur athletes for years. More and more active people are realizing the benefits of sports massage techniques to alleviate pain from acute and chronic soft tissue injuries, including piriformis syndrome, iliotibial band friction syndrome, low back pain and hamstring, quadricep and adductor strains. Overuse injuries can occur within many occupations, from athletes to artists to office workers. Rehabilitative massage is useful for all active people as they cope with the effects of everyday stress and tension and the accumulation of minor aches and pains throughout their lives.

This course focuses on soft tissue treatment techniques for the hip and pelvis. Participants will learn to assess and correct imbalances in the hip and pelvis by utilizing structural integration and muscle energy techniques. These techniques can be incorporated into existing routines and treatment protocols to correct postural deviations, reduce pain and improve function.

WHAT YOU WILL COVER

• Learn how to assess for structural imbalances in the hip and pelvis
• Demonstrate structural integration and muscle energy techniques to help reduce pain and improve function
• Understand the neurological effects and indications for utilizing muscle energy techniques in rehabilitative massage
• Develop hands-on protocols for high hip correction and anterior and posterior rotation correction
• Discuss the causes of acute and chronic strains and review the soft tissue healing process during injury rehabilitation
• Assess the hips and pelvis for postural deviations and learn how to correct these imbalances
• Explain the neurological effects and indications for utilizing muscle energy techniques
• Demonstrate muscle energy techniques for the hips and pelvis in a practical lab
• Explain the utilization of structural integration as a treatment modality to correct hip and pelvic imbalances
• Demonstrate structural integration techniques for the hips and pelvis in a practical lab
• Examine ways to integrate muscle energy techniques and structural integration into your clinical practice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Massage Therapists
• Athletic Trainers
• Certified Personal Trainers
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Chiropractors
• Exercise Physiologists
• Coaches

Sponsor Background:

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Cross Country Education is a national leader in high-quality educational products and services for the entire health care industry. Our seminars and training programs are designed to help health care providers achieve improved performance and results in all areas of clinical, financial and operational management. Our faculty of more than 150 instructors are the "best of the best" in their field of expertise and know how to provide programs that really make a difference to participants.

Since 1995, we have trained over 1,000,000 providers, managers, nurses, behavioral health professionals and other key personnel throughout the entire healthcare industry. We produce over 5,000 seminars and conferences annually for the health care industry. Plus, we coordinate in-house training for health care facilities. Let us provide your training and professional education needs!

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Quote From Past Participants:

"Gary Schwander is the best massage therapist I've ever had, period! His expertise and knowledge of the body and of massage is off the charts. He is detailed, attentive and professional. Gary gives 100 percent every time he puts his hands to work." - Pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies

"Gary is a very good instructor because he cares that you get the best information and understand it." - PTA, Abilene, KS