Course Completion Requirements
Attendance for the entire seminar. If not, amended CE will be granted accordingly based on your boards/associations requirements.
Course Overview:
This 8-hour course covers the basic skills necessary and to safely begin Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) techniques. In this introductory skills acquisition course, participants will receive hands-on instruction in the proper use of IASTM through a lab-focused teaching format. The course will address proper instrument selection to address body contours and reach target tissues. At the end of the course, attendees will take an exam for a certification in Level I: IASTM Fundamentals.
Course Objectives and Outcomes
At the completion of this program the participant will be able to:
● List the precautions and contraindications for IASTM
● Understand, identify, and apply the appropriate IASTM treatment edge: concave, convex, broad vs. small contact, single bevel, or double bevel, based on the target tissue and desired treatment effect
● Choose appropriate basic treatment IASTM strokes (i.e. sweeping, fanning, brushing, strumming, and framing) based on the body region contours, nature of the soft tissue restriction, and desired treatment outcome
● Integrate IASTM intervention into the overall treatment program including: warm up, IASTM intervention based on the objectives outlined above, tissue elongation/stretching, appropriate ROM and/or strengthening exercises, cool down, and home exercise to produce carry-over of the treatment effect and enhance treatment outcomes
Course Schedule
7:30am-8:00am |
Registration |
8:00am-8:30am |
Introduction - review of online component |
8:30am-10:00am |
Basic handling, tool selection, and basic treatment strokes lab |
10:00am-10:30am |
Lecture/discussion of treatment integration and dosing |
10:30am-10:45am |
Break |
10:45am-12:15pm |
Myofascial (large surface-broad strokes) & cutaneous stokes |
12:15pm-1:15pm |
Meal Break |
1:15pm-2:30pm |
Deep Muscular |
2:30pm-3:30pm |
Tendon/ligament |
3:30pm-4:15pm |
Hard tissue/soft tissue interfaces |
4:15pm-4:30pm |
Break |
4:30pm-5:30pm |
Skills Integration & Introduction of Multi-tool |
60 min |
Online exam for certification |