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ORTHOPEDIC MASSAGE THERAPY – Assessment & Treatment for the Upper and Lower Extremities

Seminar Level: Intermediate/Advanced (No Prerequisite Needed)

Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Cullers 

In this innovative and challenging seminar, our instructor, Chiropractic Physician, SOMI Certified Medical Massage Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist, Dr. Jeff Cullers, will present proven Orthopedic Evaluation and Assessment techniques including the use of Goniometry to accurately measure range of motion and manual muscle testing to effectively assess common conditions related to the upper and lower extremities that many of your clients/patients have.  

Dr. Cullers will also present a variety of Orthopedic Manual Therapeutic techniques including but not limited to Strain/Counter Strain, Muscle Energy Techniques such as Post Isometric Relaxation and Reciprocal Inhibition Techniques.

These techniques will assist you to effectively assess for and if indicated to treat, Anterior Scalene Muscle Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Lateral and Medical Epicondylitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, DeQuervaines Tenosynovitis and other conditions related to the upper and lower extremities.

The techniques presented by Dr. Cullers are designed to utilize the mechanical and physiological processes of the musculoskeletal system to correct and rehabilitate injured, traumatized or fatigued and over-used muscles of these areas.

What to bring

  • Massage Table and Linens
  • Massage lotions or oils
  • Snacks
  • Nonalcoholic beverages

What to wear

  • Loose comfortable clothing such as yoga or fitness attire