Cost: $895 USD per person, half price for those wishing to repeat this course
Early Discount Price: $795 USD per person (if registered 2 weeks prior to seminar date)
Venue: Saskatoon Inn & Conference Centre
Length: 20 Hour Seminar
Learn the John F. Barnes' Myofascial Release Approach®
Our experience has shown that over 90% of patients suffering with lumbar and pelvic pain, menstrual problems, cervical pain, and headaches have imbalances in the pelvis creating fascial restrictions throughout the body. This introductory seminar will teach you a logical, step-by-step progression of techniques for treating the lumbo-pelvic region in a comprehensive and effective manner.
Specific Myofascial Release, Joint Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques for the:
- Erector Spinae
- Pelvic Floor
- Sacro-Iliac Joints
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Lumbar Area
- Psoas
- Lower Extremities
- Sacrum
As a result of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Explain and discuss pelvic alignment and dysfunction.
- Describe theory, anatomy and physiology of the lumbopelvic area.
- Identify and define lumbopelvic dysfunction.
- Apply and differentiate principles to problems of the abdominal and lumbopelvic regions.
- Evaluate and assess the pelvic girdle and bring it into balanced alignment.
- Perform decompression techniques to the lumbosacral junction on a patient with compressive dysfunction.
- Identify sacral iliac mobility dysfunction and apply myofascial/osseous techniques to alleviate the dysfunction.
- Develop home exercise instruction to diminish pain, improve mobility, and bring the lumbopelvic region into balanced alignment.
Items to Bring
- massage table
- pillow
- athletic shorts, sports bra, or two-piece bathing suit
Please refrain from using perfumes, lotions and/or scented hair products.
Pre-requisite
No pre-requisite is required and this course is open to PT's, RMT's, OT's, OMT's
About the Presenter
Joan Miller is a licensed physiotherapist and senior instructor with the national Myofascial Release Seminar series; she taught the Myofascial Mobilization course from 1987-1989 and has been teaching the Fascial Pelvis course since 1990. She has a thriving private practice in Lakeland, Florida, Dynamic Directions, Inc, where she treats solely with myofascial release, manual therapy and exercise.
Registration Requirements
please call 1-800-FASCIAL (327-2425) ext 4 or visit www.myofascialrelease.com