COURSE OBJECTIVES
After attending this workshop, the participant will be able to:
Explain and demonstrate the principles of using core body weight and larger muscle groups for efficient body mechanics when performing soft tissue manipulation, stretching, and Arthrofascial Stretching (AFS) - Soft Tissue Joint Mobilization.
Perform orthopedic assessment tests for the low back and pelvis to determine the ability to safely perform deep pressure massage, stretching, and joint mobilization.
Describe and be able to access and work the muscles of the low back and pelvis, including the psoas major muscle.
Explain the fundamental concepts of stretching and apply these concepts to the musculature of the low back, pelvis, and hip joint.
Demonstrate how to stretch each of the functional muscle groups of the low back and hip joint.
Explain and demonstrate how to stretch each of the muscles of the low back and pelvis in all three cardinal planes.
Explain the physiologic basis for and demonstrate how to perform contract relax (CR; also known as PIR/PNF) stretching, agonist contract (AC) stretching, and contract relax agonist contract (CRAC) stretching techniques.
Explain the physiologic basis for and demonstrate how to perform Arthrofascial Stretching (AFS, Grade IV joint mobilization) of the sacroiliac joint and lumbar spine.