IASTM 101

This 1.5-hour introductory course is designed to give an overview of the research and basis for instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). This is a home-study course and therefore does not teach clinicians how to perform IASTM but instead review the relevant physiology and most current evidence on the theories behind IASTM as well as the key fundamentals of the technique. Clinicians should always perform treatments within their clinical scope. At the end of the course, participants will take a quiz to ensure comprehension and must pass with a score of 75% or better.

Course Locations:

Online Course

Course Objectives:

1. List the 4 main theories on how IASTM works

2. Theorize safe application of IASTM on a variety of soft tissue dysfunctions given two case studies on the quiz

3. List the 6 basic IASTM strokes

4. List at least 4 precautions and contraindications to IASTM

5. Rationalize appropriate patient response to IASTM given two case studies on the quiz

Course Agenda:

Video 1 (PowerPoint Recording): 52 minutes

Video 2 (Treatment demonstration): 9 min

30-Question Quiz: approx. 30 min

TOTAL: approx. 1.5 hours

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Instructor name:

Trista Barish, MS, ATC

Disciplines accredited for:

PT, PTA, AT