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Myofascial Release for the Thoracic Spine, Ribs, and Diaphragm

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Course overview

Myofascial Release offers a solution for those who suffer from pain in the mid to upper back. Pain in this area is often the result of issues involving the thoracic spine, ribs, and diaphragm. This 4-hour live course will concentrate on the proper assessment and application of treatment techniques in order to successfully alleviate this pain.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

8h Relevant to and focus on massage therapy techniques (must be in the presence of instructor and include hands-on participation by the licensee and/or demonstration by the instructor)

Georgia Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

2h General
6h Direct Hands-On Supervised Instruction - must contain at least 70% direct hands on placement or movement of the physical body

New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists

Massage Therapist

8h Massage Techniques

South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

8h Board approved CE directly related to massage/bodywork therapy

Massage Therapist Provisional

8h Board approved CE directly related to massage/bodywork therapy

Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure

Massage Therapist

8h CE relevant to the practice of massage therapy

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Course Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

  1. Palpate and identify any range of motion issues involving the ribs
  2. Identify and assess any rib head dysfunction
  3. Palpate and treat fascial restrictions in the diaphragm
  4. Perform proper treatment techniques on the ribs and thoracic spine to alleviate pain and improve range of motion