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Working with the muscular components in

Ankle Problems and Injuries...one muscle at a time.

November 21-22, 2009

Twin Falls Institute of Holistic Studies in Filer, ID


The target audience for the 2-day (13 contact hr) class are therapists seeking effective massage techniques to further enhance their knowledge and confidence for addressing pain and dysfunction in our clients Ankles.  Consider the important role muscles play in situations throughout the body... that according to our own CDC, more visits to physicians’ offices are made for muscular-skeletal conditions than for any other reason.

The uniqueness in The Berry Method® is in its recognition that much as Chiropractic recognizes bones can get out of place, muscle tissues have an optimum natural position and can be misplaced due to trauma, adaptation, etc.

Sometimes it is as simple as putting the tissue back where it belongs.

 

The Ankle class includes both a regional and a specific in-depth precision focus on Ankle anatomy.

We begin with each student building a clay model of the Ankle joint and supporting tissue. As each muscle, tendon and ligament is assembled and attached, techniques to stretch, correct and manipulate that specific muscle will be presented, practiced, and reviewed.

 

This 2 day class presents unique insight's into the human body's natural built-in maintenance, recovery and health management abilities with respect to the muscular influences on the Ankle.

Expected outcomes for participants include:

  • A better understanding of The Berry Method® of Corrective Massage and its principles of associating anatomy with the principles of structural Engineering.
  • A greater ability to locate and palpate specific soft tissue.
  • Enhancement of skills in recognizing and understanding via visual - palpation assessment and clients description of concerns, the tissue adhesions/distortions within the muscle, tendon or ligament and that involvement in dysfunction and pain in Ankle region.
  • Enrichment of proficiency in appropriate application of massage technique for correcting soft tissue dysfunction to encourage restoration of pain free function in joint movement.
  • Ability to demonstrate advanced corrective massage techniques on the Ankle region using accurate contact, depth, and direction.

Taums classes present unique insights into the human bodies natural built-in maintenance, recovery, and health management abilities with respect to the muscular influences. Taums 25+ years of practical experience ranging from The SF 49ers to the US Ski team combined with modern PowerPoint presentations creates an unparalleled learning environment.

Get ready to explore techniques and protocols that include:

  • How to specifically reposition misplaced tissue
  • How to identify and release adhesions within soft tissue structures and layers
  • How to quickly correct soft tissue distortion
  • How to recognize and address adaptive compensation
  • How to decipher muscular clues..


 

The Ankle - 13 contact hr / 1.3 CEU Category 'A' class

 

November 21-22, 2009

 

Twin Falls Institute of Holistic Studies

in Filer, ID

 

 

$275

 

Prerequisites: Basic Massage or other bodywork license/certificate.

Local contact for more information and registration:

Sue Phillips 208-326-4870 @ P.O. Box 49, Filer, Id 83328

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For more information on this class, info@musclemanagement.com

530-587-6816 or 1-877-684-8814

 

Techniques and protocols will be presented that include:

  • repositioning misplaced muscles, tendons and ligaments towards optimum functionality

  • releasing adhesions within soft tissue structures and layers

  • mobilizing some of the bodies deepest tissue

  • correcting soft tissue distortion

  • accessing and encouraging the bodies' repair mechanisms

  • recognizing adaptive compensation

  • passive and active stretching techniques

 

Possibly one of Lauren Berry's greatest contributions to Massage therapy was in recognizing that muscles, tendons and ligaments have an optimal anatomical position and can be shifted off that position via trauma, adaptation, etc. Through recognizing, respecting and responding to that functional organization, therapists can often reduce tension and pain rather quickly. Often times it is a simple matter of putting the tissue back where it belongs.... Muscles to be studied will include; Biceps Femoris, Tensor Fascia Latae, Gracilis, the quads, hamstrings, medial and lateral collateral Ligament....and more, including pre-testing for ACL and PCL damage. There will be lots of 'hands on' practice.

 

The next time a client comes in for relief of any tension, these techniques will provide you with advanced' tactile tools' that can relax the specific soft tissue associated with many musculoskeletal conditions and problems. There are as many styles of massage and bodywork as there are cultures and the variations on each style are infinite. As they are a personal art as much as a science, each personality will add some unique feature.

 

As a student progress through the sequence they begin to gather a greater appreciation for the 'inter-connectedness' of the body...for example how carpal tunnel symptoms can often be successfully addressed by including specific elbow massage or that ankle issues can be traced to distortions around the Ankle. (see 'The Nose Ring')

 

 


"Taum Sayers is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education provider under Category "A".

 Category “A” Provider # 152386-00