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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM)

Tracking # 20-907021

$100.00

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Interpret and list two sources on the foundation and origin of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) and the latest research as it applies clinically.
  • Apply the fanning stroke with a patient who has active or latent trigger points in their upper trapezius muscle.
  • Independently defend selection of one IASTM tool and treatment plan for a specified clinical condition.
  • Correctly compare mechanical and physiologic responses of IASTM when provided with a case study.
  • Explain three key differences between a fascial restriction and muscle tightness.
  • Identify two indications and two contraindications of IASTM for an instructor named clinical condition.
  • Explain the rationale behind IASTM by comparing mechanical vs. neurological responses using the most current research.
  • Understand what fascia is, how to identify common fascial restrictions using the IASTM and latest research.
  • Based on instructor specified example indicating evaluation findings, will accurately choose the IASTM technique to manage the condition.
  • Compare the difference between the clinical patterns of spinal stenosis, spondylosis and lumbar radiculopathy in terms of each diagnoses behavior of symptoms, clinical findings, and common muscle imbalances.
  • Compare an active trigger point vs. a latent trigger point for patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
  • Justify the IASTM tool selected based on the presence of trigger points in a therapy evaluation.
  • Design a plan of care, including the IASTM, for a patient diagnosed with either a rotator cuff repair, subacromial decompression, shoulder impingement or similar diagnoses.

Course overview

A pre-recorded "Anytime" 12 CEU " Hands-on" course (20 video-demonstrations) is designed to be systematic, evidenced-based, and, most importantly, have a direct application that can be used immediately with your patients. It will allow the attendee to gain and understand new knowledge on IASTM, learn how to assess more efficiently, and practice the skills learned. This course was designed for therapists and therapist assistants to teach the foundational material that most students did not learn while in school.

Subject areas

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

Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h Patient Related

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h Patient Related

Arizona Board of Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

12h Continuing Education in the Area of Athletic Training

Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners

Occupational Therapist

12h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Physical Therapy Assistant

12h Category A activity related to clinical coursework

Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h General

Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h General CE

Occupational Therapist Assistant

12h General CE

Florida Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

12h General

Florida Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h General

Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice

Physical Therapist

12h General

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h General

Georgia Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

12h General

Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h General Continuing Education

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h General Continuing Education

Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h Physical Therapy Continuing Education

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h Class I CE

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h Class I CE

Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h CE Related to the Practice of Physical Therapy

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h Related to the Clinical Practice of Occupational Therapy

MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapist

12h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h Continuing education directly related to the clinical practice of occupational therapy

Michigan Board of Athletic Training

Athletic Trainer

12h General

Michigan Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

12h General

Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h General

Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer

12h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer

12h General

Michigan Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer

12h Approved General PDR

Physical Therapist Special Volunteer

12h Approved General PDR

Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h Certified Activity directly related to the clinical practice of physical therapy

National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

Occupational Therapist Registered

12h Continuing education relevant to occupational therapy

Nevada Physical Therapy Board

Physical Therapist

12h Certified Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h Certified Activities

New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists

Massage Therapist

12h Massage Techniques

New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board

Occupational Therapist

12h Clinical Application of Occupational Therapy Skills

Occupational Therapist Assistant

12h Clinical Application of Occupational Therapy Skills

North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h Continuing competence directly related to physical therapy

North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice

Occupational Therapist

12h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h General

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h General

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h General

Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h Professional Development Course Work/Activities

South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

12h Board approved CE directly related to massage/bodywork therapy

Massage Therapist Provisional

12h Board approved CE directly related to massage/bodywork therapy

South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h Direct client/patient services in occupational therapy

South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h Certified Activities

Physical Therapy Assistant

12h Certified Activities

Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure

Massage Therapist

12h CE relevant to the practice of massage therapy

Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapist

12h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

Occupational Therapy Assistant

12h Continuing education directly related to the delivery of occupational therapy services

US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h Category A CCUs

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h Category A CCUs

Virginia Board of Physical Therapy

Physical Therapist

12h Type 1 CE

Physical Therapist Assistant

12h Type 1 CE

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NCBTMB CEU Hours: 7.0 CEUs – Provider ID: 1000555


Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Interpret and list two sources on the foundation and origin of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) and the latest research as it applies clinically.
  • Apply the fanning stroke with a patient with active or latent trigger points in their upper trapezius muscle.
  • Independently defend the selection of one IASTM tool and treatment plan for a specified clinical condition.
  • Correctly compare mechanical and physiologic responses of IASTM when provided with a case study.
  • Explain three key differences between a fascial restriction and muscle tightness.
  • Identify two indications and two contraindications of IASTM for an instructor-named clinical condition.
  • Explain the rationale behind IASTM by comparing mechanical vs. neurological responses using the most current research.
  • Understand fascia and how to identify common fascial restrictions using the IASTM and the latest research.
  • Based on the instructor's specified example indicating evaluation findings, I will accurately choose the IASTM technique to manage the condition.
  • Compare the clinical patterns of spinal stenosis, spondylosis, and lumbar radiculopathy in terms of each diagnosis, behavior of symptoms, clinical findings, and common muscle imbalances.
  • Compare an active trigger point vs. a latent trigger point for patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
  • Justify the IASTM tool selected based on the presence of trigger points in a therapy evaluation.
  • Design a plan of care, including the IASTM, for a patient diagnosed with either a rotator cuff repair, subacromial decompression, shoulder impingement, or similar diagnoses.

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