Move Better, Feel Better: A Movement Based Approach to Soft Tissue Mobilization for the Upper Body: Summary 36
Move Better, Feel Better: A Movement Based Approach to Soft Tissue Mobilization for the Upper Body 4 Contact Hours
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Author Pieter L. de Smidt, PT, DPT, MDT, MTC
Pieter L. de Smidt has over 30 years of experience as a Physical Therapist. He has achieved certifications in Mckenzie Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy, Manual Therapy, and Sports Therapy. With his Post-Professional Doctorate in PT he specialized in management of musculoskeletal injuries of the spine & extremities. He passionate about combining hands- on treatment with pain science education. Pieter L. de Smidt practices in his own clinic, “Reset-Wellness Physical Therapy & Medical Fitness”, in Houston, TX. He uses an evidence-based, integrated approach of manual therapy & exercise. The main focus for his practice is to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness by improving patient’s lifestyle choices through education and to incorporate strength & conditioning principles into physical therapy treatments.
LEARNING OUTCOMES ● Review the evidence that supports the use of IASTM, cupping therapy, and kinesiology taping ● Differentiate indications and contraindications for IASTM, cupping therapy, and kinesiology taping
● Categorize different techniques available for cupping and AISTM ● Predict how to effectively utilize IASTM, cupping therapy, and kinesiology taping for the upper body 3. How do you explain why patients/clients have pain? a. Pain is the result of tissue damage: you may have degenerative changes in your joint, or you have a tear in your rotator cuff b. Pain comes from muscles that are too tight c. Pain is an unpleasant signal that something hurts. It is a complex experience that differs greatly from person to person d. All of the above 4. What do we know about instrumented- assisted soft tissue mobilization? a. IASTM has strong research to support its benefits b. IASTM, like gua sha, has to be intense to be successful c. IASTM should not be done over scar tissue d. None of the above
SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS
1. How can you incorporate movement with soft tissue mobilization? a. I can ask a client if they have pain with certain movements b. I can perform STM during stretching exercises c. I can’t use movement during STM because my patient is lying on the treatment table during STM d. A and B 2. How does STM reduce pain? a. STM improves gliding of the tissues b. STM stretches the fascia c. Blood flow improves with STM d. None of the above
ANSWERS: 1: d 2 : d 3: c 4 : d
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