Barbados – MFM 2-Day CE Workshop (16 CE)

Description

Muscle Fiber Methodology 2-Day CE Workshop

Course Description
Muscle Fiber Methodology (MFM) is a unique combination of methods incorporating Clinical Muscle Fiber Manipulation and Passive Stretching which allows clients to reach optimal Performance. MFM offers a systematic and effective approach to treating various muscular problems. MFM assist with correction, and prevention of disorders involving locomotor structures of the body, especially those impacting muscles, joints and other supporting structures of the body.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understanding Muscle Fiber Methodology
2. Muscle Fiber Methodology vs Deep Tissue Massage
3. Understanding how muscle fiber manipulation impacts the body
4. Knowing when to apply Muscle Fiber Methodology as a treatment to correct muscle imbalances
5. Identifying the health benefits of Muscle Fiber Methodology (treatment, rehabilitating, prevention, stress reduction)
6. Learning how to integrate Muscle Fiber Methodology as part of a total body health and wellness program
7. Understanding the importance of passive stretching
8. Understanding when, where and how to apply passive stretches
9. Knowing how passive stretches impacts muscle imbalances positively
10. Learning appropriate passive stretches for different part of the body
11. Implementing passive stretches in regard to client’s needs
12. Identifying muscle imbalances via diagnoses (if any)
13. Assessing other imbalances
14. Identifying muscles creating imbalances
15. How to create a treatment plan
16. Applying the methodology according to assessment and treatment plan
17. How to combine muscle fiber manipulation and passive stretching
18. Demonstration of methods learnt

Class/Course Outline

Class Schedule Day 1 – Clinical Muscle Fiber Manipulation to Back, Glutes and Arms (Prone) – 8 CE Hours

09:00 – 09:30 Meet and greet, introduction to Muscle Fiber Methodology and handout of class materials.
09:30 – 11:30 Students practice assessment and understanding muscles of the back and shoulder (SITS, Rhomboids, Levator Scapulae, Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Serratus Anterior & Posterior, Quadratus Lumborum) and how these muscle imbalances impact our skeletal body.
11:30 – 11:50 Break
11:50 – 02:00 Students set up table for table time. Tutor demonstrates while Group 1 practices muscle manipulation methods for muscle imbalances of the back and shoulder.
02:00 – 03:00 Lunch break
03:00 – 05:10 Students set up table for table time. Tutor demonstrates while Group 2 practices muscle manipulation methods for muscle imbalances of the back and shoulder.
05:10 – 05:40 Verbal review of course content, question & answer session.
05:40 – 06:00 Students fill out evaluation forms.

 

Class Schedule Day 2 – Clinical Muscle Fiber Manipulation to Legs, and Upper Body (Supine) – 8 CE Hours

09:00 – 09:30 Meet and greet, introduction to Muscle Fiber Methodology and handout of class materials.
09:30 – 11:30 Students practice assessment and understanding muscles of the arms, chest and neck (Biceps, Triceps, Pronators, Brachioradialis, Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis & Lungus) and how these muscle imbalances impact our skeletal body.
11:30 – 11:50 Break
11:50 – 02:00 Students set up table for table time. Tutor demonstrates while Group 1 practices muscle manipulation methods for muscle imbalances of the arm, chest and anterior neck.
02:00 – 03:00 Lunch break
03:00 – 05:10 Students set up table for table time. Tutor demonstrates while Group 2 practices muscle manipulation methods for muscle imbalances of arm, chest and anterior neck.
05:10 – 05:40 Verbal review of course content, question & answer session.
05:40 – 06:00 Students fill out evaluation forms.