SOFT TISSUE INJURIES 119

Course overview

Hour 1: *Comprehend the human frame as interrelated biomechanical systems. *Relate the functional anatomy of soft tissue structures to the movement of the human frame. *Discern the six types of soft tissue end feel for evaluation of injury. Hour 2: *Identify soft tissue changes associated with injury. *Discern which phase of healing is associated with the current presentation of injury. *Apply mechanisms of healing to treatment protocol. Hour 3: *Explain and perform Somatic Technique and Strain/Counterstrain. *Understand friction anesthesia and palpatory methods for identifying trigger points. *Differentiate between Postisometric Relaxation and Postfacilitation Stretch. Hour 4: *Discern between mobilization and manipulation. *Apply biomechanics of foot arch function to injury. *Explain dynamic changes of foot during weight bearing, and walking on even and uneven surfaces. Hour 5: *Perform Strain/Counterstrain on the foot and ankle as an effective tool to release spasm and fixations. *Discern and treat various pathological conditions related to the knee. *Utilize myofascial release techniques to treat entrapment syndromes of the lower extremity. Hour 6: *Utilize treatment methods for contracted soft tissues of the lateral hip. *Perform treatment protocols for the hamstrings/quadratus femoris. *Explain the dynamics of correct posture. Hour 7: *Understand the various movements and fixations patterns in the Sacroiliac joints. *Perform Strain/Counterstrain for the pelvis. *Utilize a disc pump correction for mild to moderate disc lesions. Hour 8: *Apply movement dynamics of the lumbopelvic spine to soft tissue injury. *Utilize chest movement dynamics to help determine injury to the thoracic spine and rib cage. *Provide affective treatment of the rib cage specific to rib articulations. Hour 9: *Discuss cervical spine mechanics as it applies to soft tissue injury. *Create muscle awareness of the cervical extensor group with Somatic Technique. *Reduce pain and spasm in an acute cervical spine injury using Strain/Counterstrain. Hour 10: *Relate the functional anatomy of the TMJ to soft tissue injury. *Discern between Acute Closed lock and Acute Open Lock of the TMJ. *Apply soft tissue treatments to the muscles of the TMJ. Hour 11: *Differentially diagnose acromioclavicular joint injury and apply treatment to grades 1-3. *Use soft tissue methods to treat the muscles of the rotator cuff. *Discern and treat soft tissue structures related to the scapula. Hour 12: *Describe various soft tissue treatments for the elbow, wrist and hand and related functional dynamics of injury. *Osseously manipulate the joints of the elbow, wrist and hand. ***More Educational Objectives listed at www.ChiroCredit.com