Positional Release Techniques
SKU: 729
By Leon Chaitow, ND, DO
This course is offered in cooperation with Elsevier Science and utilizes the textbook, "Positional Release Techniques", 3rd Edition by Leon Chaitow, ND, DO. This course describes the basis and practice of positional release techniques, a non-invasive technique with potential for instant responses in cases of acute spasm and pain. These techniques are among the simplest soft tissue techniques to learn and the most useful to practice. The text provides a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of the techniques. The DVD ROM includes video clips of the author demonstrating the application of the different techniques. 264 pgs and DVD-ROM. Note: DVD ROM is not available with electronic download/online version and plays on a PC, not a standard DVD player.
Note: The original hard copy of this textbook is now out-of-print and unavailable. If you order this product, you will receive a bound copy of the entire textbook to complete your course.
Course Length: 15.0 contact hours
Instructional Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Positional Release Techniques
Course Goals and Objectives:
Course Goals: This course is intended to instruct the student through self-paced study on the use of positional release techniques in patient rehabilitation and to give the student a basic knowledge of treatment methods using positional release techniques for assessing and treating impaired muscles and other soft tissue injuries.
Student Objectives:
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify 14 variations of positional release, their commonalities and differences
2. Identify physiologic changes that occur in tense tissues
3. Identify the 3 stages of general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
4. Identify the characteristics of crossed syndrome patterns
5. Identify components of the tight-loose concept
6. Identify 7 musculoskeletal-biomechanical stressors
7. Identify the steps in a biomechanical stress sequence
8. Identify 2 forms of facilitation
9. Identify causes of segmental facilitation
10. Identify 5 palpable or observable features to identify facilitation
11. Identify central trigger points
12. Identify steps in the model of a central trigger point
13. Identify the effects of ischemia on muscle pain and trigger point evolution
14. Identify 10 techniques to deactivate trigger points
15. Identify the components of strain/counterstrain (SCS)
16. Identify the 5 major fascial chains
17. Identify the ideal settings for the application of SCS and positional release (PR) techniques
18. Identify the 4 keys which allow anyone to apply SCS/PR techniques efficiently
19. Identify positioning guidelines for applying SCS/PR
20. Identify guidelines for deciding which points to treat first using SCS/PR techniques
21. Identify 9 effects of sustained compression
22. Identify 8 contraindications for SCS/PR
23. Identify 11 indications for SCS/PR
24. Identify 7 exercises for SCS/PR
25. Identify SCS techniques for cervical flexion strains, cervical side-flexion strains, suboccipital strains, extension strains of the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine, upper trapezius
26. Identify SCS techniques for restrictions of the upper extremity including: shoulder extension and flexion restrictions, shoulder abduction and adduction restrictions, shoulder internal and external rotation, subclavius restrictions, subscapularis restrictions, pectoralis major restriction and pectoral minor restrictions
27. Identify SCS techniques for rib dysfunctions
28. Identify SCS techniques for flexion and extension dysfunctions of the thoracic and lumbar spine
29. Identify SCS techniques for dysfunction at the SI joint, sacral area, gluteal area, hamstrings and tibialis anterior
30. Identify protocols for SCS treatment of a bed-bound patient
31. Identify the validity of SCS treatments in postoperative patients
32. Identify the role of inhalation and exhalation as they relate to movements of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
33. Identify contraindications for SCS cranial treatments
34. Identify 9 cranial tender points
35. Identify common complaints assisted by treatment of cranial tender points
36. Identify positional release methods for TMJ problems
37. Identify 5 factors that can maintain and enhance trigger point activity
38. Identify the difference between myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and fibromyalgia pain syndrome (FMS)
39. Identify the American College of Rheumatology criteria for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia
40. Identify 2 different types of trigger points
41. Identify general treatment methods for trigger points
42. Identify self-treatment SCS methods for FMS patients
43. Identify the components of facilitated positional release (FPR)
44. Identify the differences and similarities between SCS and FPR
45. Identify the technique for use of padded wedges for the sacro-occipital technique
46. Identify 7 indications for lumbopelvic blocking
47. Identify the components of a McKenzie assessment
48. Identify the 3 syndromes of low back pain according to McKenzie
49. Identify the similarities between the Mulligan concept and positional release techniques
50. Identify the 4 basic techniques of Mulligan’s concept
51. Identify the essential components of Mulligan’s concept
52. Identify the direct and indirect methods of proprioceptive taping
53. Identify how taping can be used as a useful treatment approach in itself, or as a means of maintaining treatment effects
SKU: 729
By Leon Chaitow, ND, DO
This course is offered in cooperation with Elsevier Science and utilizes the textbook, "Positional Release Techniques", 3rd Edition by Leon Chaitow, ND, DO. This course describes the basis and practice of positional release techniques, a non-invasive technique with potential for instant responses in cases of acute spasm and pain. These techniques are among the simplest soft tissue techniques to learn and the most useful to practice. The text provides a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of the techniques. The DVD ROM includes video clips of the author demonstrating the application of the different techniques. 264 pgs and DVD-ROM. Note: DVD ROM is not available with electronic download/online version and plays on a PC, not a standard DVD player.
Note: The original hard copy of this textbook is now out-of-print and unavailable. If you order this product, you will receive a bound copy of the entire textbook to complete your course.
Course Length: 15.0 contact hours
Instructional Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Positional Release Techniques
Course Goals and Objectives:
Course Goals: This course is intended to instruct the student through self-paced study on the use of positional release techniques in patient rehabilitation and to give the student a basic knowledge of treatment methods using positional release techniques for assessing and treating impaired muscles and other soft tissue injuries.
Student Objectives:
At the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify 14 variations of positional release, their commonalities and differences
2. Identify physiologic changes that occur in tense tissues
3. Identify the 3 stages of general adaptation syndrome (GAS)
4. Identify the characteristics of crossed syndrome patterns
5. Identify components of the tight-loose concept
6. Identify 7 musculoskeletal-biomechanical stressors
7. Identify the steps in a biomechanical stress sequence
8. Identify 2 forms of facilitation
9. Identify causes of segmental facilitation
10. Identify 5 palpable or observable features to identify facilitation
11. Identify central trigger points
12. Identify steps in the model of a central trigger point
13. Identify the effects of ischemia on muscle pain and trigger point evolution
14. Identify 10 techniques to deactivate trigger points
15. Identify the components of strain/counterstrain (SCS)
16. Identify the 5 major fascial chains
17. Identify the ideal settings for the application of SCS and positional release (PR) techniques
18. Identify the 4 keys which allow anyone to apply SCS/PR techniques efficiently
19. Identify positioning guidelines for applying SCS/PR
20. Identify guidelines for deciding which points to treat first using SCS/PR techniques
21. Identify 9 effects of sustained compression
22. Identify 8 contraindications for SCS/PR
23. Identify 11 indications for SCS/PR
24. Identify 7 exercises for SCS/PR
25. Identify SCS techniques for cervical flexion strains, cervical side-flexion strains, suboccipital strains, extension strains of the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine, upper trapezius
26. Identify SCS techniques for restrictions of the upper extremity including: shoulder extension and flexion restrictions, shoulder abduction and adduction restrictions, shoulder internal and external rotation, subclavius restrictions, subscapularis restrictions, pectoralis major restriction and pectoral minor restrictions
27. Identify SCS techniques for rib dysfunctions
28. Identify SCS techniques for flexion and extension dysfunctions of the thoracic and lumbar spine
29. Identify SCS techniques for dysfunction at the SI joint, sacral area, gluteal area, hamstrings and tibialis anterior
30. Identify protocols for SCS treatment of a bed-bound patient
31. Identify the validity of SCS treatments in postoperative patients
32. Identify the role of inhalation and exhalation as they relate to movements of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine
33. Identify contraindications for SCS cranial treatments
34. Identify 9 cranial tender points
35. Identify common complaints assisted by treatment of cranial tender points
36. Identify positional release methods for TMJ problems
37. Identify 5 factors that can maintain and enhance trigger point activity
38. Identify the difference between myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and fibromyalgia pain syndrome (FMS)
39. Identify the American College of Rheumatology criteria for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia
40. Identify 2 different types of trigger points
41. Identify general treatment methods for trigger points
42. Identify self-treatment SCS methods for FMS patients
43. Identify the components of facilitated positional release (FPR)
44. Identify the differences and similarities between SCS and FPR
45. Identify the technique for use of padded wedges for the sacro-occipital technique
46. Identify 7 indications for lumbopelvic blocking
47. Identify the components of a McKenzie assessment
48. Identify the 3 syndromes of low back pain according to McKenzie
49. Identify the similarities between the Mulligan concept and positional release techniques
50. Identify the 4 basic techniques of Mulligan’s concept
51. Identify the essential components of Mulligan’s concept
52. Identify the direct and indirect methods of proprioceptive taping
53. Identify how taping can be used as a useful treatment approach in itself, or as a means of maintaining treatment effects