Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM)
Tracking # 20-907021
$100.00
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
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer
Arizona Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Arkansas State Medical Board - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Florida Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Florida Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Georgia Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Georgia State Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kansas Board of Healing Arts - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
MSDOH Bureau of Professional Licensure - Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Michigan Board of Athletic Training
Athletic Trainer
Michigan Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Special Volunteer
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Assistant Special Volunteer
Michigan Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant Special Volunteer
Physical Therapist Special Volunteer
Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapist Registered
Nevada Physical Therapy Board
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
New Hampshire Advisory Board of Massage Therapists
Massage Therapist
New Hampshire Occupational Therapy Governing Board
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
North Dakota State Board of Occupational Practice
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
South Carolina Board of Massage Therapy
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist Provisional
South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapy Assistant
Tennessee Board of Massage Licensure
Massage Therapist
Tennessee Board of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
US Virgin Islands Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Virginia Board of Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
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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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