CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS
At SBS our seminars incorporate a variety of learning strategies because we want our participants to learn & have some fun while acquiring continuing education (CE's) or professional licence renewal credit hours. These courses have been approved for 8 hours of Continuing Education by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork - NCBTMB #450207-06. Seminars presented by Dr. T. Lee Wilson. See our calendar for upcoming events.
SMOKING GUN SEMINARS for PAIN INVESTIGATORS (P.I.'s) ™
Become a PI - Pain Investigator
Move over CSI - our new Smoking Gun Seminars for Pain Investigators™ has arrived. Our Pain Investigator class incorporates a variety of learning strategies including a hands-on investigative approach to solving real health care problems.
Pain is a crime and crime scenes contain evidence. Each Pain Investigator (PI) will:
- Evaluate witness interviews (patient history, chief complaint)
- Investigate clues (pain mechanisms)
- Examine physical evidence (signs & symptoms)
- Make the case (determine areas of involvement)
- Conclusions (assess musculoskeletal condition)
- Disarm suspected perpetrators (deactivate trigger points)
Who should attend and why? Licensed Therapists are encouraged to attend. During our Smoking Gun for Pain Investigators (PI) Seminar Series – Pull the Trigger on Trigger Points ™ we will evaluate problem areas for the most common musculoskeletal disorders & apply appropriate trigger point therapies, acupressure treatments and stretching, to alleviate the myofascial dysfunction. Seminar dates will be posted for 2010 once they have been confirmed. To see if we will be in your area visit our calendar page on the left menu.
Actual case studies are provided where participants will examine the evidence gathered and investigate the information at the scene of the crime. Anatomy and pathologies of the musculoskeletal system will be reviewed, with an overview of the neurological mechanisms of pain. Seminar consists of lecture, illustrations, small group activities and clinical case studies.
The Smoking Gun Seminar for Pain Investigators™ has been divided into 2 separate classes. Pull the Trigger on Trigger Points: Part 1 for the upper half of the body and Pull the Trigger on Trigger Points: Part 2 which covers the lower half of the body.
Pull the Trigger on Trigger Points: Part 1 - Head, Neck, & Upper Extremity ™
8-Hour Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Review anatomy, physiology & pain mechanisms of musculoskeletal disorders
- Evaluate physical findings
- Recognize clinical symptoms
- Demonstrate myofascial techniques to deactivate TP’s
- Review indications and contraindications for myofascial Trigger Point techniques
- Acquire confidence to assess and evaluate a clients pain
- Immediately apply the course information into their practices
Course Outline
9 am – 09:10 Introductions & handouts
09:10 – 09:40 Discussion of Trigger Points – clinical symptoms, physical findings, TP referral patterns, TP evaluation, deactivation techniques for trigger points. General neurophysiology of pain.
09:40 – 10:40 Case #001 -
Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
10:40 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Case #002 - Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
12:00 – 01:00 Lunch
01:00 – 02:40 Case #003 - Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
02:40 – 03:00 Break
03:00 – 04:00 Case #004- Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
04:00 – 04:40 Case #005- Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
04:40 – 05:00 Break
05:00 – 05:30 Case study results discussion & final demonstrations.
05:30 – 6 pm Questions & answers, summation.
Register Early – Seating is Limited
Regular Registration $225.00; Early Bird Discount $195.00
A Certificate of Completion is presented at the conclusion of the course.
Prerequisites: having graduated from an accredited massage therapy school and be physically able to perform massage and myofascial work.
Pull the Trigger on Trigger Points: Part 2 - Thoracic, Lumbar, Pelvis & Lower Extremity™
8-Hour Course Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Review anatomy, physiology & pain mechanisms of musculoskeletal disorders
- Evaluate physical findings
- Recognize clinical symptoms
- Demonstrate myofascial techniques to deactivate TP’s
- Review indications and contraindications for myofascial Trigger Point techniques
- Acquire confidence to assess and evaluate a clients pain
- Immediately apply the course information into their practices
Course Outline
9 am – 09:10 Introductions & handouts
09:10 – 09:40 Discussion of Trigger Points – clinical symptoms, physical findings, TP referral patterns, TP evaluation, deactivation techniques for trigger points. General neurophysiology of pain.
09:40 – 10:40 Case #001 - Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
10:40 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Case #002 - Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
12:00 – 01:00 Lunch
01:00 – 02:40 Case #003 - Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
02:40 – 03:00 Break
03:00 – 04:00 Case #004- Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
04:00 – 04:40 Case #005- Examine case file, review anatomy & pathology for common musculoskeletal conditions (signs & symptoms, assessment, diagnosis) of involved regions. Solve case. Myofascial treatments & demonstrations.
04:40 – 05:00 Break
05:00 – 05:30 Case study results discussion & final demonstrations.
05:30 – 6 pm Questions & answers, summation.
Register Early – Seating is Limited
Regular Registration $225.00; Early Bird Discount $195.00
A Certificate of Completion is presented at the conclusion of the course.
Prerequisites: having graduated from an accredited massage therapy school and be physically able to perform massage and myofascial work
The SKYE is the Limit
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ACADEMIC REVIEW (ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY, PATHOLOGY & KINESIOLOGY) - Turn to a new page in your continuing education pursuits & start enjoying the learning process again with our game show style class. Review, test and enhance your knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and kinesiology with a tv game show twist. Have fun while reinforcing your knowledge of the human body. No pressure, simply educational fun with a few surprises. Recommended for students preparing for the NCBTMB or other state and national licensure examinations. Also great for healthcare professionals who enjoy actively participating while learning & having fun. Format: lecture style with group participation in games & activities.
CASE CLOSED: MAKING MASSAGE INCORPORATED - Benefits of incorporating, starting a business, record keeping, tax advantages, advertising ideas & marketing strategies. A court room style drama provides added emphasizes on important topics. If the prospect of running your own business is causing you to turn blue, then this special seminar (presented by local entrepreneur & 40 year business owner Mr. George Blue) will get you prepared and ready to go - fast!
ANATOMY & PATHOLOGY OF THE NEUROMUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM - Expand your knowledge of the neuromusculoskeletal system with this 4 hour continuing education class (pending NCBTMB approval). This couse is inteded to build on the general foundation material that is typically presented in massage therapy schools. It is not intended as a board review class (please see the Academic Review Class above). Discover clinical correlations between common pathologies of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the anatomy of the human body.
CUPPING MASSAGE & ACUPRESSURE THERAPY - Discussion and demonstration of the most useful acupressure points that help alleviate pain from common neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Various hand techniques will be demonstrated along with cupping massage. Cupping Massage is an ancient technique with great results that can be easily and immediately incorporated into any massage practice. Cupping techniques will be also demonstrated and practiced during class. (This 4 hour continuing education class is pending NCBTMB approval.)