AMTA Massachusetts

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Soft Tissue Techniques for Alleviating Piriformis Syndrome

Presented by Robert E. McAtee NCTMB, CSCS, C-PT, author of FACILITATED STRETCHING

6 CE HOURS

9am-4:45pm, complimentary lunch & chapter meeting, 12pm-1:45pm

Course Description:
This course is designed to demonstrate an array of soft tissue techniques for one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints presented by clients.

We'll discuss the causes and prevention of piriformis syndrome, review and palpate the relevant anatomy, learn basic assessment tests, and practice hands-on techniques that include transverse friction, pin and stretch techniques, and isolytic contractions.

6 contact hours
75% hands-on
Participants need massage tables and linens. Lubricants are not required, as work will be done through clothing.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the seminar, the participant will be able to:
Discuss the causes and prevention of piriformis syndrome.
Identify the relevant bony and soft-tissue structures.
Demonstrate appropriate assessment techniques to determine the proper therapeutic intervention.
Demonstrate transverse friction techniques, pin-and-stretch techniques, and isolytic contractions.
Return to their practices confident and capable of integrating these techniques into their work.

Course Outline
Defining Piriformis Syndrome
Piriformis Anatomy
Relevant Nerve Pathways
S-I Joint Involvement
Perpetuating Factors
Palpation Demo/Practice
Bony Landmarks
Soft-tissues
Assessment Protocol Demo/Practice
Treatment Techniques Demo/Practice
Transverse Friction
Pin and Stretch
Isolytic Contraction
Integration Practice

Bibliography/References
Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction:
The Trigger Point Manual
Volume 2: Lower Extremities
Travell, Janet and Simons, David
Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore 1992

Illustrated Manual of Orthopaedic Medicine
Cyriax, James & Cyriax, Patricia
Butterworths 1985

Muscle Energy Techniques, 2nd edition
Chaitow, Leon
Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh 2001

Facilitated Stretching, 3rd edition
McAtee, Robert & Charland, Jeff
Human Kinetics, Champaign 2007

Discounted overnight room rates are available by contacting the Cape Codder directly at 508-771-3000 and requesting the AMTA rate.

Cancellation Policy

Payment is due by credit card online or by check, via postal mail within 7 days of registration.  MAil checks to Mass Chapter AMTA, PO Box 1044, Worcester, MA 01613.

Cancellations prior to 7 days before event will receive a refund of the registration fee minus a $25 administrative cost. Cancellations receives within the 7 days prior to the event date or no-shows are not eligible for a refund.