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MFR2: Myofascial Release Level 2 with Craniosacral Therapy
COURSE DESCRIPTION

MFR Level 2 is an intensive hands-on course in assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal imbalances that influence posture, movement, and function. MFR2 expands on concepts of MFR1, and includes a review of principles to enable those who did not take MFR1 to participate successfully. MFR2 emphasizes assessment and treatment of the three dimensional transverse fascial planes, and the fascial relationships of the cranium, extremities and trunk. Introductory craniosacral releases are covered, including sacrum, frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoidal and mandibular releases. The application of compression and distraction to facilitate motion is taught, with attention to the extremities and trunk. Special evaluation techniques using general and local listening are introduced, including palpation of craniosacral rhythm. Emphasis will be on restoring balanced fascial tension, posture and efficient mobility using direct and indirect fascial release and craniosacral therapy techniques. The concept of interacting with the body tissues to facilitate a change is emphasized, rather than imposing movement upon the system. MFR and CST are used to treat a variety of diagnoses in people of all ages, to achieve outstanding functional results. Make your practice extraordinary. This is an outstanding course for the development of your Myofascial skills!

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Learn:
  1. Describe fascial anatomy and function of the transverse fascial planes in normal and pathological conditions.
  2. Perform evaluation of regional and local mobility to identify fascial restrictions, using general and local listening skills and craniosacral rhythm palpation.
  3. Identify indications and contraindications for myofascial release and craniosacral therapy.
  4. Interact therapeutically with the fascial structures to assess and treat motion restrictions using myofascial release and craniosacral therapy techniques.
  5. Apply craniosacral therapy releases to the extremities, transverse planes, cranium and sacrum.
  6. Assess cranial bone mobility by palpating craniosacral rhythm.
  7. Perform craniosacral therapy releases for the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sacrum, and mandibular bones.
  8. Perform myofascial release and craniosacral therapy techniques to release fascial restrictions in the spine and extremities, to improve movement, posture, comfort, and function.
COURSE DIRECTOR

Theresa A. Schmidt, MS,PT,OCS,LMT,CEAS,Chy., is the president of Flex Physical Therapy in Massapequa, NY, and founder of Educise Resources Inc., a health and education company. She is Board-certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy by ABPTS since 1994. Theresa graduated Long Island University's Masters Program in Physical Therapy with Highest Honors. She served as faculty at Touro College Physical Therapy Programs in New York, NY, at Nassau Community College and CUNY Queens College. Theresa completed extensive studies in Orthopedic manual therapies including, MFR, Craniosacral Therapy, Muscle Energy, Counterstrain, Joint Mobilization, Functional Technique, high velocity thrust, visceral manipulation, acupressure Amma therapy, and therapeutic touch. Theresa is a licensed massage therapist, certified Hypnotherapist with IACT, and a personal trainer. She has presented throughout the US for APTA, AMTA/NY, IDEA, ACE, NYSSMMT, New York College for Wholistic Health Education and Research, Council of Licensed Physiotherapists, Cross Country Education Inc, private hospitals and clinics across the United States.

COURSE CREDIT

This program has been awarded 0.61 continuing education credits (CEUs) by the New York Society for Continuing Education in Physical Therapy, Inc., (NYSCEPT). Educise Resources, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing education by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, NCBTMB.
 

SCHEDULE

  • 7:30 - 8:00am Registration and Snack
  • 8:00 - 8:30 Review of anatomy and function of fascia, indications and contraindications for MFR
  • 8:30 - 9:30 Distraction Techniques: Arm, leg pull, cervical traction demonstration and lab
  • 9:30 - 9:40 Break
  • 9:40 - 10:45 Transverse Plane Releases demonstration and lab
  • 10:45 - 11:45 Integrating compression and distraction techniques of extremities and trunk, demonstration
  • 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch (on your own)
  • 12:30 - 1:00 Craniosacral therapy assessment, general and local listening skills
  • 1:00 - 1:30 Craniosacral anatomy
  • 1:30 - 2:45 Craniosacral therapy of the frontal, parietal, temporal, occipital, sphenoid, sacrum, and mandibular bones demonstration and lab
  • 2:45 - 2:55 Break
  • 3:30 - 4:00 Integration of techniques into a treatment program, clinical problem solving and discussion
Schedule may be adjusted at the discretion of the instructor to meet the needs of the participants.
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