Myokinesio Therapy Courses · In-Person
Myokinesio Therapy of the Hip and Thigh
About This Course
This course is designed to educate and prepare Massage Therapists on common injuries, pathologies, indications, contraindications, assessments (including Range of Motion and Palpation), postural imbalances, trigger points of the Hip and Thigh, myofascial techniques, neuromuscular techniques, muscle energy and activation techniques, muscle firing patterns, and signs and symptoms of inflammation. By integrating these techniques and learning resources, therapists will be able to more effectively assess and treat the Hip and Thigh Region in a therapeutic manner. Join us to enhance your skills in caring for your clients' hip and thigh health!
Who This Course Is For
This course is for Massage Therapists, and other manual therapists.
Learning Objectives
Students will identify common injuries of the Hip and Thigh Region Indications and Contraindications
Students will identify common pathologies of the Hip and Thigh Region Indications and Contraindications
Students will identify Myokinesio Therapy Protocol for Hip and Thigh Region
Students will identify Postural Imbalances triggered by injuries or pathologies to the Hip and Thigh Region
Students will identify Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology of the Body with Focus to the Hip and Thigh Region
Students will Identify Fascia of the Body and how it contributes to movement
Students will list and identify Assessments of Range of Motion and Palpation of the Hip and Thigh Region
Students will identify Trigger Points of the Hip and Thigh Region
Students will list and identify Connective Tissue / Fascia Hand Techniques
Students will list and identify Neuromuscular Hand Techniques
Students will list and identify Muscle Energy and Activation Techniques
Students will list and identify Muscle Firing Patterns
Students will list and identify Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation
Students will identify Energy Pathways of Pain in the Hip and Thigh Region
Students will list protocol for client’s intake procedures for the Hip and Thigh region as it relates to Myokinesio Therapy of the Hip and Thigh Region
Topics Covered
Injuries and Pathology's of the Hip and Thigh Region
Indications and Contraindications of Massage for the Hip and Thigh Region
Postural Imbalances
Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology of the Body with Focus to the Hip and Thigh Regions to include Fascia and other structures
Assessment (Range of Motion and Palpation)
Trigger Points of the Hip and Thigh Region
Connective Tissue / Fascia Techniques
Neuromuscular Techniques
Muscle Energy and Activation Techniques
Muscle Firing Patterns
Signs and Symptoms of Inflammation
What to Bring
A device for your written exam (computer, tablet, or mobile device. Exams are completed through our student portal)
Comfortable, loose-fitting clothing (for hands-on demonstration and practice)
2 sheets & a blanket (for draping and covering the treatment table)
A massage table, if you have one
Study tools of your choice (highlighters, sticky notes, or whatever helps you take notes and retain material)