Neuromuscular Therapy - Assessment and Evaluation

Course overview

NMT is an effective treatment for individuals who present with chronic pain and reducing or eliminating even longstanding painful conditions. Some of the techniques can also be applied to acute injuries and for post-surgical care; many help to improve performance in sports and to prevent injuries due to these activities. This course will address the following: ischemia (tight tissue with reduced blood flow) myofascial trigger points (hypersensitive points within muscles that give rise to referred phenomena, including pain) neural entrapment (pressure on nerves by muscles and other soft tissues), and nerve compression (pressure on nerves by osseous and other bonelike tissues, such as cartilage or discs). postural assessment (assessment of the position of the body as a whole) and dysfunctional gait patterns (manner of movement when walking) with constant consideration for many other perpetuating factors, such as hydration, nutrition, breathing patterns, and psychologic stress. This course will also include documentation, and client therapist relationship. Neuromuscular Therapy II will address treatment protocols.