Functional Andkineticsoft Tissuetreatmentwith Rehab

FAKTR:

Functional andKineticSoft TissueTreatmentwith Rehab

With FAKTR,we applythe latestresearch fromthepast 3InternationalFascialCongress’aswellascasestudiesfrom those ontheforefrontof thestudyoffasciaanditsrelationto humanperformanceandwell-being.Manycliniciansoften seek non-invasivetreatment options forathletesandactiveindividualsthatachieverapid positiveresultswithminimal expendituresoftimeandresources.TheFAKTR Concept utilizes both IASTMwithfunctionalrehabilitationto bringabout healing,decreasedpainandedema andanincreaseinrange-of-motionthroughtreatmentin positions ofprovocation andmotionasopposedto thetraditional“static soft-tissuetreatment”model. Sports practtioners in particular areoften performingtreatmentsin locker rooms,onside-linesorinnon-clinicalsettingswithouttheabilityto useexpensive equipmentortherapeuticmodalities. The FAKTR concept canbe appliedwith orwithoutinstruments andwith very simplisticrehab equipmentsuchasphysioballs,stabilitypadslatexbandsandloops,etc.

Wewillpresent atreatment developed usingpeer-reviewedresearchandevidence fromawide varietyofresources. The hands-onclassbeginswithanupdateofthe latest evidence,followedbydemonstrationsofhow to treat themajorityof thebodyusing the 5ConceptsofFAKTR. Wewanttheclinicianto knowwhentotreat with FAKTR andwhentreatment is inappropriatewith ourConcepts. Thoseattending willhonetheirmanualandinstrumentassistedsoft tissuemobilization (IASTM)skills. Ifyoudonotknowhow toutilizeeithermanualorIASTM, youwillbeshownvarious handstrokes,hand holdsaswellasdifferentformsof manualtreatment.Youwilllearn bothindicationsfortreatment aswellas contraindications. Inadditionto theaboveinformation,thoseattendingwillalsolearn how to incorporateawide variety of rehabilitationduring treatment. WecoverTMJ,spine, upperextremities(shouldertofingers),lowerextremities(hipto toes), buttocks,SIJoints,psoas,chest,abdomenandmore. The classis hands-oninnature,providinganopportunityfor allstudentsto demonstrateontheirclassmatesandviceversa.

LearningOutcomesinclude:

At theconclusionof the program, participantswillbeableto:

1. Assessanddetermine theindicationsandcontraindications forutilizing theFAKTR protocol to treatavarietyof conditionsandpatientpresentationsfromhead-to-toe

2. ImplementtheFAKTR protocolincorporating IASTMormanualsoft tissue treatment utilizing a varietyof techniquestoapplythefiveconceptsof FAKTR to treat various musculoskeletalconditions

3. Recognizethesignificanceoftheliteraturepresentedin regardstoitsapplicationto thecareofacuteinjuries, includingstrains,sprainsandtendonopathiesto bringabout andacceleratenaturalinflammatoryandhealing processestodecreasepain andincreaserangeofmotion.

EducationalMaterialsProvided:

Allattendeesare provided with thefullPDF coursepresentationnotesatthe conclusionofthe course,which includes photosofvarioustreatment applications,kinesio-taping applicationsandvariousexercisesinvolvedinthe rehabportion ofthecourse.We also include excerptsandreferencesforallofthepeer-reviewedresearchand published casestudies that provide thescientific basisforthe protocolalongwith a list of“recommendedreading.”

ParticipantAssessment Methods:

Analyze –Participantswillworkthroughvariousscenariosinvolvingpatientpresentationsofa varietyconditions during thehands-onportionoftheclass. Throughpalpation,basic range-of-motiontesting andfunctional movement assessments,participants willpracticeassessmentsindicating useofthe FAKTR concept.

Apply–After assessingthescenario “condition”theyare attempting todemonstrateontheirhands-onpartner,the participantswillapplytheFAKTRprotocolusing all5conceptsinorder—demonstrating treatmentfroma static position, positionofprovocation,incorporating movementand applicablefunctionalrehabilitationexercisestoproducea desired outcome.There willbeopendiscussionamongst participantsandtheinstructorinthebestwaystobring about a desired outcome.The instructorwillintroduceanddemonstratefirst andthenallow participantstodemonstrateon each other. Duringparticipantdemonstration,the instructorwillgothroughout the classroomandprovide one-on-oneguidance and answersto questions,tipsonappropriatetechniqueandapplication,etc.

SupportingArticles/Studies:

Davidson,C.L., L.R. Ganion,G. M. Gehlsen,B.Verhoestra,J.E.RoepkeandT.L.Sevier. Rat tendonmorphologic and functionalchangesresulting fromsoft tissue mobilization.Medicine andSciencein Sportsand Exercise,AmericanCollege ofSportsMedicine.,Vol.29,No.3,pp. 313-319,1997.

Murtaugh,B.andJ. M.Ihm.Eccentric trainingforthetreatment oftendinopathies.Current SportsMedicine Reports, AmericanCollegeof SportsMedicine.,Vol. 12,No.3,pp. 175-182,2013.

Pavan,P.,A.Stecco,R.Stern,C.Stecco.The contrast betweendensificationandfibrosisinfascia.CurrentPainand

HeadacheReports(ImpactFactor: 2.26).08/2014;18(8):441

Stecco,A.,A.Meneghini,R. Stern,C.Stecco,M.Imamura.Ultrasonographyinmyofascialneckpain:randomizedclinical trialfordiagnosisandfollow-up.Surg. Rad.Anat., 2014Apr;36(3):243-53.

CourseSchedule/Agenda

Saturday (Day 1):

8:00AM–8:30AM

IntroductorysessiontoIASTMandusinginstruments

(non-mandatoryandnotapplicableforCEUs)

8:30AM–9:30AM

Presentationintroducingthe5ConceptsofFAKTRandreviewof scientificresearchbehindtheprotocol

9:30AM-11:00PM

Reviewof commondisordersandanatomyofcervicalandthoracicspine,demonstrationoftheFAKTR protocoloncervicalandthoracicspineandstudentshands-onpracticeoftheconcept(studentspairupand demonstrateoneachotherusingtheFAKTRprotocol).Demonstrationofcommonbiomechanicaltaping applicationswithFAKTR conceptsforcervicalandthoracicspine.

11:15AM-12:45PM

Reviewof thecommondisordersandanatomyoftheshoulder,demonstrationoftheFAKTRprotocolon shoulderandstudentshands-onpracticeoftheconcept(studentspairupanddemonstrateoneachother usingtheFAKTRprotocol).DemonstrationofcommonbiomechanicaltapingapplicationswithFAKTRconcepts for commonshoulderinjuries/patientpresentations.

12:30PM-1:30PM–BreakforLunch

1:30PM-2:30PM

DemonstrationofFAKTRprotocolonchest,ribsandabdomenandstudentshands-onpracticeoftheFKATR

concept(studentspairupanddemonstrateoneachotherusingtheFAKTRprotocol).

2:30PM–3:30PM

Reviewofthecommondisordersand anatomyofthelumbarspine,demonstrationoftheFAKTRprotocolon theseareasand studentshands-onpracticeoftheconcept(studentspair upand demonstrateoneachother usingtheFAKTRprotocol).Demonstrationofcommonbiomechanicaltapingapplicationsforthisareaand associatedconditions.

3:30PM-3:45PM–break

3:45PM-5:00PM

Reviewof thecommondisordersandanatomyofthearm/elbow/forearm/wrist/handandfingers, demonstrationoftheFAKTRprotocolontheseareasandstudentshands-onpracticeoftheconcept(students pairupanddemonstrateoneachotherusingtheFAKTRprotocol).Demonstrationofcommonbiomechanical tapingapplicationsforthisareaandassociatedconditions.

5:00PM-5:30PM

Introductionandreviewofvideodemonstrationofnerveflossingof upperextremitiesusingFAKTRconcept, introductiontoanddemonstrationofadvancedbiomechanicaltapingtechniquesforcervical/thoracic/ lumbarspine,shoulderandupperextremities.

Day1ConclusionandQuestion/Answers

Sunday(Day2):

8:00AM–9:15AM

Reviewof thecommondisordersandanatomyoftheSIjoints/gluts/piriformmisandpsoas,demonstrationof theFAKTRprotocolontheseareasandstudentshands-onpracticeoftheconcept(studentspairupand demonstrateoneachotherusingtheFAKTRprotocol).Demonstrationofbiomechanicaltapingtechniques andapplicationsforthisarea.

9:15AM–10:30AM

Reviewof thecommondisordersandanatomyofthequad/abductors/adductors andknee,demonstrationof theFAKTRprotocolontheseareasandstudentshands-onpracticeoftheconcept(studentspairupand demonstrateoneachotherusingtheFAKTRprotocol).

10:30AM-10:40AM-break

10:40AM–12:00PM

Reviewof thecommondisordersandanatomyofthelowerleg/ankle/footandtoes,demonstrationofthe FAKTRprotocolontheseareasandstudentshands-onpracticeoftheconcept(studentspairupand demonstrateoneachotherusingtheFAKTRprotocol).

12:00PM–12:30PM

DemonstrationofTMJtreatmentwiththeFAKTRprotocolandstudenthands-onpractice.Demonstrationof anyadditionalbiomechanicaltapingtechniquesforlowerextremities.

Day2 ConclusionandQuestion/Answers

Required Pre-Requisites:

Attendees are required to have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology before attending class. Student attendees are most successful when they have entered their higher level coursework and are treating patients in the student clinic on campus. It is the responsibility of each attendee to be aware of the scope of practice dictated by their professional licensing board.

System and Equipment Requirements:

All instruments, emollient, low-tech rehab equipment, loops, bands and tape will be supplied for class. Please bring a portable treatment table if you have one available. All attendees are welcome to bring their own soft tissue instruments, emollient or low-tech rehab tools if they prefer.