Description
The Core Skills Workshop Series
The core workshop series is a series of five (5) online workshops. They are comprised of digitally streamed videos and assessment quizzes.
The series covers many topics including; foundation knowledge that all posture and strength for the manual therapist, visual and palpation client assessment, remedial massage release techniques, practitioner assisted stretching and a whole host of self-care techniques.
The series is broken down into the introduction course; #1 Fundamental Principles, and four regional anatomy-based courses; #2 Lower Back & Hips, #3 Neck & Upper Back, #4 Lower Limb and #5 Upper Limb. Workshops 1-3 are current available, with workshops 4 & 5 under development.
Course Overview
The hips & lower back workshop is a six and a half (6.5) hour workshop that is approved for 6.5 ATMS CPE points. This is your guide to the lumbar spine and pelvis. You will discover posture and movement assessment, plus orthopaedic testing for the hips and lower back. There are demonstrations of remedial massage release techniques in prone, supine and side laying positions for the lower back, gluteal, iliopsoas and thigh muscles. Practitioner assisted stretching is covered for multiple muscles in multiple client positions. There is also a wealth of self-care exercises to keep your clients flexible, mobile and strong.
Course Objectives
Carry out posture assessment of the hips and lower back, in:
Anterior View
Posterior View
Lateral View
Perform movement assessment of the hips and lower back, by:
Assessing the lumbar spine in standing and seated positions
Checking prone and supine hip range of motion
Accurately perform orthopaedic testing, using:
Straight leg raise
Thomas test
Ober test
Sacroiliac joint assessment
Utilise remedial massage techniques to perform:
Supine clothed hip flexor releases
Prone lower back and glute releases
Side laying hip and lower back releases
Side laying Psoas release
Side laying Inner thigh muscle releases
Understand how to apply practitioner assisted stretching, in:
Prone position
Supine position
Side laying position
Gain knowledge on the application of self-care, including:
Self-myofascial release, using foam rollers and massage balls
Strength exercises
Stretching exercises
Mobility exercises
Self-assessment of strength
Self-assessment of range of motion
Diaphragm breathing
Disclaimer
Accessing Your Course After checking out, your email address will be sent an email and you will gain instant access to your course. If you do not have an Acupuncture Works account yet, one will be created for you automatically and you will receive an email with a link to set up your password. Log in to your account at acupuncture-works.com.au and start learning!
Unlimited Access & CEUS You will have unlimited access to this course for as long as it is on Acupuncture Works website. CPE/CPD requirements must be completed within 1 year from the purchase. During this time, you must view the video training and complete any required quizzes to get your certificate. You must also print and save your certificate for your own records.
Cancellation Policy Please note we do not offer refunds for our recorded online courses/webinars.
Note This recording is available for digital streaming. it is an online format only; you will not receive a DVD or physical copy of the recording – it is available to watch on the internet through your online account.
