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• NEW MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT SEMINER |
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Thursday, November 19, 2009 |
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Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy For the Calf, Ankle and Foot (a Myopain Seminar Series Module) 28 Contact Hours…
We invite you to acquire the fastest, most effective pain relief techniques through hands-on training with Mary Biancalana, MS, CMTPT, LMT Sharon Sauer, CMTPT, LMT
Part I To be held at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine 3646 N Broadway (just above the walgreens) Part II To be held at our location near the Kennedy Expy. and Cumberland Ave.
After completing these workshops, you will be able to:
•Identify conditions of the calf, ankle and foot that are commonly misdiagnosed when myofacial dysfunction not considered
•Identify and correct common factors that perpetuate trigger points in the calf, ankle and foot such falling arches and long second toe using posture control insoles, arches and heel lifts
•Identify which muscles, if dysfunctional, can cause: toe pain, toe numbness, clawtoe, hammer toe, night cramps of the toe extensors, arch pain, heel pain, "jogger's heel," pain in the sole of foot when running, pain over the top of foot, pain over the achilles tendon, ankle pain, recurring sprained ankle, limited ankle range of motion, anterior compartment syndrome of the lower leg, calf cramps, pseudo tear of the calf, pronation and supination of the foot, tarsal tunnel syndrome, edema of the foot
•Demonstrate techniques for deactivating trigger points for all muscles that refer pain to the calf, ankle and foot
•Demonstrate the use of a vapocoolant spray to assess and treat the leg and foot
•Use a range of motion program to correct dysfunctions due to wearing shoes that cause improper mechanics of the foot and lower leg
•Demonstrate how to objectively measure improvements in leg and foot pain levels and range of motion using a pressure algometer and goniometer
For complete details please visit www.myopain.com.
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