ORTHOPEDIC MASSAGE THERAPY

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Description

Seminar Level: Intermediate/Advanced (No Prerequisite Needed)

Instructor: Dr. Jeffrey Cullers

Webinar Schedule:

September 25, 2021: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Part 1)

September 26, 2021: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Part 2)

This course consists of the following number of CEs:

  • 12 LIVE NCBTMB Approved CEs - NOTE: Florida MTs may use 6 CEs as "General" CEs for the 2021-2023 license renewal

In this interactive and challenging course, Nationally Board Certified & Florida Licensed Chiropractic Physician, Florida Licensed Massage Therapist, Klose Training Lymphedema Therapist, and Science of Massage Institute Certified Medical Massage Practitioner/Instructor Dr. Cullers, will present proven Orthopedic Evaluation and Assessment techniques including how to measure the range of motion and perform manual muscle testing to effectively assess common conditions related to the neck, lower back, and hips 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 Herniated discs in the neck and lower back, Upper Cross Syndrome, Anterior Scalene Muscle Syndrome, Cervicalgia, Migraines, Headaches, Torticollis, Whiplash, Sprain/Strain, Cervical Facet Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Lower Cross Syndrome, Lumbago, Sciatica, Piriformis Outlet Syndrome, Lumbar Facet Syndrome, and other conditions related to the neck, back, and hips.

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.

Webinar Requirements:

  • PC or Mac - Laptop or Desktop with a webcam
  • Strong Internet Connection
  • Snacks and Beverages

Items Needed (Optional):

  • Massage Table/Linens
  • This is a 2 PART LIVE course presented using ZOOM webinar. For the Hands-On portion of this course, to learn the Hands-On techniques presented, it is recommended to have a client/person to perform the techniques on. If you do not have someone to practice on, you will be observing.

National Academy of Medical Massage dba Premier Continuing Education is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider and is also sponsored by NCBTMB to teach New York LMTs continuing education that is accepted by the state of New York for license renewal. 

Online Live Interactive Webinars are NCBTMB Approved for CEs. Online Home Study Courses are State Board Approved for CE. Online Pre-Recorded Home Study Webinars are NCBTMB Approved for CE. Please Note: Online Live Interactive Webinars presented by Premier Continuing Education are accepted for license renewal in most states. It is the responsibility of the health care provider (massage therapist etc.) to verify with state licensing boards if Online Live Interactive Webinars are accepted for state license renewal. Premier Continuing Education and it’s associates can not guarantee Online Live Interactive Webinars are accepted in all states.