2012 Training Schedule: Part 1 and Part 2
After studying and teaching many soft tissue techniques, I've realized the importance of the most ubiquitous soft tissue in the body, the fascial system. Several years ago, I found a manual technique developed by Luigi Stecco, a PT from Centrale di Zugliano (Vicenza), Italy. He developed a method of evaluation and treatment that has proven to be extremely successful in the treatment of a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
I spent two weeks in Italy in 2010 taking the course in English. I was fortunate to be a guest at Luigi's clinic, and I observed him treating patients. To say the least, I was
overwhelmed by the clinical outcomes.
His children, Carla and Antonio Stecco who are MDs, have carried out extensive research and have enhanced the pre-existing biomechanical model already elaborated by their father to provide new histological and anatomical data regarding the fascial system.
Part I
Practitioners will learn current information about fascia with particular emphasis on myofascial units (MFU) and myofascial sequences based on the anatomy of the fascial system. Stecco found points called Centers of Coordination (CC) that are responsible for the normal function of related monoarticular and biarticular muscles. Treatment of the CCs in the MFU will allow normal movement of the related joint and eliminate the pain. Densified CCs alter muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs and other mechanoreceptors resulting in incoordination of the muscles and pain. The area of treatment is often not at the pain location.
After Part 1, Why Part 2?
Suggested Reading
Order Fascial Manipulation textbooks here.
Prepay and Save
Register and prepay for both Part 1 and Part 2 prior to Part 1A, receive 10% off the total price. (If you took a course last year and want to refresh your skills, retake any section this year at half price.) Click for details.
Who Will Benefit?
Knowledge of these areas will be valuable for the practitioners thinking of adding soft tissue treatment to their practice and of particular value to those using Graston Technique®, Active Release Technique®, FAKTR-PM, Structural Integrationists, massage therapists and anyone using their hands or instruments to heal.
Antonio and I are excited about teaching a soft tissue method in the U.S. that is currently being taught in Europe and around the world. Luigi's text has recently been translated into its fifth language with three additional languages pending. Fascial research is increasing exponentially. Join us.
-- Warren I. Hammer, DC, MS, DABCO
I spent two weeks in Italy in 2010 taking the course in English. I was fortunate to be a guest at Luigi's clinic, and I observed him treating patients. To say the least, I was
overwhelmed by the clinical outcomes. His children, Carla and Antonio Stecco who are MDs, have carried out extensive research and have enhanced the pre-existing biomechanical model already elaborated by their father to provide new histological and anatomical data regarding the fascial system.
About the Course
Antonio and I will teach the FM course in four parts (1A and 1B; 2A and 2B). Each part is three days (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), a total of 12 days. CE credits are pending.Part I
Practitioners will learn current information about fascia with particular emphasis on myofascial units (MFU) and myofascial sequences based on the anatomy of the fascial system. Stecco found points called Centers of Coordination (CC) that are responsible for the normal function of related monoarticular and biarticular muscles. Treatment of the CCs in the MFU will allow normal movement of the related joint and eliminate the pain. Densified CCs alter muscle spindles, Golgi tendon organs and other mechanoreceptors resulting in incoordination of the muscles and pain. The area of treatment is often not at the pain location.
After Part 1, Why Part 2?
Suggested Reading
Order Fascial Manipulation textbooks here.
Prepay and Save
Register and prepay for both Part 1 and Part 2 prior to Part 1A, receive 10% off the total price. (If you took a course last year and want to refresh your skills, retake any section this year at half price.) Click for details.
Who Will Benefit?
Knowledge of these areas will be valuable for the practitioners thinking of adding soft tissue treatment to their practice and of particular value to those using Graston Technique®, Active Release Technique®, FAKTR-PM, Structural Integrationists, massage therapists and anyone using their hands or instruments to heal.
Antonio and I are excited about teaching a soft tissue method in the U.S. that is currently being taught in Europe and around the world. Luigi's text has recently been translated into its fifth language with three additional languages pending. Fascial research is increasing exponentially. Join us.
-- Warren I. Hammer, DC, MS, DABCO