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Max class size is 16 , 9:30-5:30 5 CPDs
This workshop will be taught primarily through therapist hands-on participation, demonstrations, group participation and discussion with a focus on engagement techniques using Dynamic Angular Petrissage (DAP).
Therapists will learn and practice regional advanced treatment techniques to be more efficient and effective in accessing and treating functionally problematic muscles and fascia, in the neck and shoulder girdle. This one day workshop will start with a common case presentation of a client to effectively look at the symptomatic presentation in order to support the clinical reasoning and rational for techniques, modalities, treatment positions and structures addressed.
Course summary full day workshop
This workshop will be taught primarily through therapist hands-on participation and demonstrations. Focus will be treating Neck, Arms and shoulder Girdle.Therapists will learn and practice regional advanced treatment techniques to be more efficient and effective in accessing and treating functionally problematic issues in selected upper body regions such as the neck and shoulder girdle.
This workshop will start with a common case presentation of a client to effectively look at the symptomatic presentation in order to support the clinical reasoning and rational for techniques, modalities, treatment positions and structures addressed. The introduction of Dynamic Angular Petrissage(DAP) will be used to augment the treatment and reduce treatment stresses on the therapist. Therapists will be introduced to and practice the various hand saving techniques, modalities and treatment positions based on the evaluation of the case presented. Postural positioning for safe application of techniques along with self care exercises will be introduced and practiced. In addition, segmental stretching and triple Knuckle stripping will be demonstrated and practiced- technique which allows control of depth for treating large back muscles.
Learning objective At the end of the course the learner will have:
Demonstrate proficiency in Accessing, Activating and treating various muscles in the upper body
Demonstrate the ability to apply the concepts of DAP to augment massage treatment
Identify and demonstrate postural positioning for safe application of techniques
Learn and practice upper body treatment techniques to reduce stress on the therapist
Reliably demonstrate the ability to determine through reasoning which structures to address
Course structure / running order
Case Study, Appropriate anatomy review,
Introduction of Hand saving techniques,
Body Mechanics, Advanced techniques,
Problem solving and reasoning ,
Client comfort
Please bring lotion, couch, 2 towels or sheets …Course booklet will be provided.
Dynamic Angular Petrissage: Not deep, rather detailed
DAP is not a deep pressure treatment but because of the detail work involved, the client may feel as if it is. Each client may interpret and feel different based on their own response to touch. For example, a post-surgical mastectomy client from North Carolina writes:
“This method of massage that I have never experienced before uses your own body for resistance and movement to work muscles and goes deep into muscle groups for optimum results. While his methods are painful at times, the end result is well worth the discomfort. In the course of two sessions, my range of motion improved and level of pain decreased. This method should be a must for all massage professionals who work with surgical patients to get them on their feet and moving sooner than later.”
How does it work?
DAP is comprised of combinations of established techniques, which if administered skillfully, can result in a powerful method of treatment that is gentle on the therapist and can produce positive results for the client.
The fundamental idea behind this form of treatment is using light petrissage techniques, muscle stripping, segmental stretching or myofascial release techniques in combination with the use of levers to change angles, lengthen and shorten the muscles. It can be extremely gentle and helpful for clients with varying levels of complication, from leg lengthening, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), frozen shoulder, mastectomy, breast augmentation and reductions, whiplash, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, hip and knee replacements, and more.
We cannot prevent conditions like GBS, frozen shoulder or carpal tunnel from occurring; however, given the massage therapist’s scope of practice, we can maintain, rehabilitate and augment physical function in a person who is rendered dysfunctional by a condition. I have used DAP in these aforementioned situations with positive results.
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