Hands On Stretching for Bodywork Professionals

About this event

The goal of Hands-On Stretching is to provide bodyworkers with an additional set of techniques and skills geared toward improving their clients' functional movements through assisted stretching and movement education. The course goes into detail about how to apply the principles and methods of Hands-On stretching to address areas and limitations related to movements found in everyday activity. Participants may expect to gain further familiarity with the anatomy of the body in relation to its ability to move and stretch. This information will be used to guide participants through learning new assisted stretching and myofascial release techniques designed to promote functional range of motion in their visitors.

After completing this workshop, participants will: Demonstrate proficiency in applying integrative stretching in different settings. Be better able to make safe, effective contact with clients through hands-on stretching to improve the performance of basic functional movements. Be able to safely and effectively coach participants through the use of PNF, Active-Isolated, Dynamic, Passive, and Static Stretching Methods. Be able to set “baselines” as a means of measuring functional ROM progress and assess effectiveness of techniques. Demonstrate understanding of different physical qualities that permit or inhibit a movement. Be able to create and utilize an integrative stretching sequence that covers most movements of a chosen movement in a stand-alone session. Be able to recognize common musculoskeletal/myofascial issues that arise in the ability to perform basic movements. Have a physical awareness of how proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and myofascial manipulation work in relation to promoting integrative movement.

Course ID: 70265263

NCBTMB #1663: 13 CEs