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Introduction to Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

Rehab Education

Objectives

At the completion of this program the participant will be able to: List the 10 precautions and 10 contraindications for IASTM
Recognize the impact of soft tissue dysfunction, which includes the following: scar tissue, joint contracture, fascial restrictions, and hyper facilitated muscle restrictions on range of motion and tissue mobility of the trunk, upper, and lower extremities.
Choose the appropriate IASTM treatment for a variety of pathologies including but not limited to neural muscular restrictions, fascia restrictions, joint stiffness, scar adhesions, and pain limited movement loss
Understand, identify, and apply the appropriate IASTM treatment edge: concave, convex, broad vs. small contact, single bevel, or double bevel, based on the target tissue and desired treatment effect
Differentiate between normal and abnormal soft tissue of the extremities and trunk using IASTM tools based on patient response, tissue feel, and resonance of the IASTM tool through assessment scanning strokes
Choose appropriate basic treatment IASTM strokes (i.e. sweeping, fanning, brushing, strumming, and framing) based on the body region and nature of the soft tissue restriction using a case study-based format
Integrate IASTM intervention into the overall treatment program including: warm up, IASTM intervention based on the objectives outlined above, tissue elongation/stretching, appropriate ROM and/or strengthening exercises, cool down, and home page exercise to produce carry-over of the treatment effect and enhance treatment outcomes

Target Audience

Occupational Therapists
Physical Therapists
Physical Therapy Assistants
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Certified Athletic Trainers

Confirmation Notes

CE Credits
7.5 contact hours
This course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm accuracy of this list and acceptance of contact hours. Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE.
AOTA Approved Provider | BOC Approved Provider | FSBPT Approved
Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 7.5 contact hours.
Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, Approval #216.000227. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2014)
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board: This course has been approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 7.5 clinical hours. (Course must be taken between 05-13-2014 and 12-31-2014) New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for continuing education credits, Approval #703-2014. (Course must be taken between 05-27-2014 and 01-31-2016).
NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken prior to 05-10-2016)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider #6177: These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:
Alaska Arkansas Delaware District of Columbia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nevada New Hampshire New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oregon Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Board of Certification, Inc (BOC) Approved Provider #P8271: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized by the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC) to offer continuing education for Certified Athletic Trainers.
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT): This activity is certified for 8 CCUs by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) and accordingly accepted by the physical therapy regulatory boards/agencies in certain U.S. jurisdictions. The physical therapy boards in the following states currently accept the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) certification:
Alabama Arizona California Delaware District of Columbia Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Montana Nebraska North Carolina Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia Wisconsin (Course must be taken between 06-1-2014 and 05-31-2015)

Agenda

Day 1
7:30 – 8:00am Registration – sign in 8:00 – 8:45 Introduction – Theoretical basis of IASTM, review of current literature 8:45 – 10:00 Contraindications/precautions, basic handling, tool selection, and basic treatment strokes lab 10:00 – 10:15 Break Case Study Teaching Labs: The remainder of Day 1 will consist of a series of Clinical Case Studies selected to teach basic skills needed to become proficient in the application of IASTM treatment. Participants will be presented with learning objectives and problems that they will work through in small groups. Each case study will be reviewed and treatment skills demonstrated by the instructors to be practiced during hands-on Labs. Relevant evidence will be reviewed and discussed for each case study. 10:15 – 12:00 Basic case studies teaching lab Thigh Strain (quad or hamstring) Forearm Strain (Flexor or extensor) Patella Femoral Syndrome Tennis Elbow / Golfer’s Elbow 12:00 – 1:00 Break for Lunch 1:00 – 3:00 Basic case studies teaching lab Shoulder Pain Wrist fracture Hand Contusion Finger injuries 3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 4:45 Basic case studies teaching lab Disorders of lumbar spine and SI region Snapping Hip Syndrome – Trochanteric Bursitis – Hip Pain Achilles Tendinopathy Ankle Sprain/Calf Strain Plantar Fasciitis – Heel Pain 4:45 – 5:00 Documentation

Description

Soft tissue pathology plays a primary role in limiting mobility, often resulting in profound loss of function for those with injuries. This basic one-day course covers the theory and intervention strategies for identifying and treating soft tissue restrictions utilizing Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) techniques. In this case-study-based course, participants will receive hands-on instruction in the proper use of IASTM through a lab-focused teaching format. Lab attire consisting of shorts, as well as swimsuit or halter-tops for women is required to allow for proper practice of techniques.
Course Prerequisite: EB abstracts will be emailed to participants prior to the course
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