Most manual therapists have traditionally been taught a very mechanical model when it comes to soft tissue therapy. Recently, many people would agree that the benefits we achieve with soft tissue therapy can be attributed to both the neurological effect as well as the biomechanical effect. This new Therapy Tools for Soft Tissue Treatment Course focuses on the integration of the neurological components of soft tissue therapy and the traditional benefits mechanically of soft tissue therapy. Our “less is more” approach helps you to get the best result for your clients, with the minimal effective dose.
This course will look at various manual therapy inputs such as using:
- RockBlades (IASTM)
- RockFloss bands (compression)
- RockPods (cupping) and
- Vibration Therapy (massage guns/devices)
The first part of the course will look at the proposed mechanisms of effect of soft tissue therapy at both brain and tissue level. We will learn how to use these different tools in isolation to create a therapeutic window for reducing pain and improving function, allowing us to better complete an exercise program to “lock in” our changes. We will also practice how to integrate the various tools into our management of common clinical scenarios.
The philosophy of RockTape courses is always to learn the concept not just the technique. This ensures that people understand the “why”, not just the “how”. This means that you can return to the clinic with some new treatment modalities and approaches that you can incorporate into your treatments immediately.
Many practitioners who attend the course are familiar with one or two of the modalities but perhaps have not considered the others or how the existing modalities they already use can be used a little differently to positively affect both the neurological and mechanical systems. Every practitioner is always learning, and the evidence is always evolving. Come along to this course and update your thinking around how your manual therapy is working.
The philosophy of RockTape courses is always to learn the concept not just the technique. This ensures that people understand the “why”, not just the “how”. This means that you can return to the clinic with some new treatment modalities and approaches that you can incorporate into your treatments immediately.
Many practitioners who attend the course are familiar with one or two of the modalities, but perhaps have not considered the others, or how the existing modalities they already use can be used a little differently to positively affect both the neurological and mechanical systems. Every practitioner is always learning, and the evidence is always evolving. Come along to the Therapy Tools for Soft Tissue Treatment Course and update your thinking around how your manual therapy is working.
Attendees receive:
- Floss band – 5cm width
- RockPods – 1 x small and 1 x medium
- a copy of the presentation slides
- a certificate on completion
- the ability to purchase massage tools at a course discount for up to two weeks after the course.
Scheduled courses are as follows:
- Wollongong – Sunday, February 8
- Dubbo – Sunday, February 22
- Adelaide – Saturday, March 14
- Gold Coast – Sunday, March 22
- Melbourne – Sunday, March 22
- Sydney – Sunday, March 22
- Dubbo – Sunday, April 19
- Hobart – Saturday, May 2
- Coffs Harbour – Sunday, May 10
- Melbourne – Saturday, May 16
- Perth – Sunday, May 17
- Sunshine Coast – Sunday, May 24
- Brisbane – Sunday, May 31
- Melbourne – Sunday, May 31
- Sydney – Sunday, July 26
- Coffs Harbour – Sunday, September 6
- Brisbane – Sunday, October 11
- Sunshine Coast – Saturday, October 17
- Perth – Sunday, October 25
- Adelaide – Saturday, October 31
- Sydney – Sunday, November 1
- Wollongong – Sunday, November 8
If you would like to be notified of any courses in your region, or if you have any questions about the courses, please email – education@rocktape.com.au
