This CEU program consists of 5 streaming videos with PDF Viewing Guides. The information in this program is included in the longer seminar SEM4A2.
STM1 Introduction to Soft Tissue Mobilization: Basic Concepts and Techniques (31 min.)
Presented by Claudia Senesac PT, Ph.D., PCS. This video discusses the basic characterics of soft tissue including structure and function, cellular and connective tissue characteristics, types of tissue and fascia and contraindications. Specific identification of restrictions is discussed and demonstrated along with palpation skills, superficial skin techniques and specific treatment techniques.
STM2 Soft Tissue Mobilization of the Muscles of the Head and Neck (24 min.)
Presented by Claudia Senesac PT, Ph.D., PCS. This video discusses the mobilization techniques for the muscles of the head and neck, including suboccipitals, sternocleidomastoid, muscles around the mandible, massetter, and muscles around the hyoid.
STM3 Soft Tissue Mobilization of the Shoulder Girdle (44 min.)
Presented by Claudia Senesac PT, Ph.D., PCS. This video discusses the mobilization techniques for the muscles of shoulder girdle including the rhomboids, pectoralis major and minor, teres major and minor,rotator cuff, scalenes, deltoid, and levator scapula.
STM4 Soft Tissue Mobilization of the Muscles of the Arm and Hand (17 Min.)
Presented by Claudia Senesac PT, Ph.D., PCS. This video discusses the mobilization techniques for the muscles of the arm and hand including the biceps, triceps, biceps tendon, pronator teres, deltoid, adductor pollicus, thenar and hypothenar eminence, dorsal and palmar interrossi, and supinator.
STMTX1 Soft Tissue Mobilization Treatment Demonstrations (62 min.)
Presented by Claudia Senesac PT, Ph.D., PCS. This video demonstrates soft tissue mobilization techniques for scar tissue mobilization, chronic pain of the neck and shoulders in an adult, and mobilization of the upper body in a child with quadriplegia.
Handouts are included in PDF File Format
1. List the purposes for soft tissue mobilization.
2. List the contraindications for soft tissue mobilization.
3. Describe basic treatment techniques.
4. List the function of major muscles of the head and neck.
5. Describe mobilization techniques used for muscles of the head and neck.
6. List the function of major muscles of the shoulder girdle.
7. Describe mobilization techniques used for muscles of the shoulder girdle.
8. List the function of major muscles of the arm and hand.
9. Describe mobilization techniques used for muscles of the arm and hand.
10. Describe the treatment application of soft tissue techniques for scar tissue, chronic pain of the neck and shoulders, and mobilization of the upper body in a child with quadriplegia.
Level I Introductory/no prerequisites required.
Accepted by NBCOT for PDUs. ,Approved by the New York PT Board, California PT Board and the Illinois PT Board. For other State PT Board approvals click on CEU Course Approvals on the CEU Course Listing Page.
High Speed Internet Connection Required. Wireless connections may not be consistently fast enough to watch long video files. You may need to have your computer connected directly to your high speed modem via an internet cable.
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