IASTM 201 - 203

Course overview

Hour 1 *List 3 factors which impact the mechanical properties of fascia. *Recall 3 important functions of fascia. *Cite 3 negative biological effects of fibrosis. *Describe 3 proposed neurophysiological effects of IASTM. *Itemize three biological effects of IASTM. Hour 2 *Cite 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions. *Provide 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions. *Enumerate 8 indications for using IASTM for upper/lower quarter musculoskeletal conditions when using IASTM for musculoskeletal disorders. *List 2 features of IASTM tools and the effect that these features have on the treatment effect (tissue penetration). *Summarize 5 IASTM basic stroke techniques. *Apply IASTM techniques for over 30 common upper quarter musculoskeletal conditions. Hour 3 *Outline 3 general purposes for using instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilizations (IASTM) for lower quarter musculoskeletal disorders. *Recall 3 clinical indications for using IASTM to the hip. *State 3 clinical indications for providing IASTM to the lumbar spine. *Present 3 clinical indications for using IASTM for knee-related musculoskeletal disorders. *Itemize 3 clinical conditions of the lower leg and foot for which IASTM would be appropriate.