CPE: 6 CPE points

Items to Bring: A massage table and towels.

Fascial Mobilisation & Stretching for Musculoskeletal Conditions

Myofascial adhesions that interfere with how the fascia glides and slides can contribute to a number of musculoskeletal conditions that can lead to local and distal pain, decreased range of motion and poor functional movement patterns needed on a daily basis.

This theory and practical based workshop will focus on fascial mobilisation in the form of hands on treatment and muscle energy techniques for specific upper body musculoskeletal conditions such as headaches involving the upper cervical spine the occipital region and altered neuro-dynamics of the upper limb that can lead to altered sensation, weakness and altered range of motion of the arm and forearm region.

Once each treatment is completed for that specific region a specific fascial stretching exercise in the form of fascial self-mobilisation will be covered so the client can take home a range of corrective stretches to aid in their recovery.

By the end of this one day workshop the participant will be able to accurately assess and treat these specific musculoskeletal conditions as well as providing the client a corrective stretching program for these specific regions.

Presenter: Rob Orr

Rob Orr is a clinical myotherapist and a Credentialed McKenzie Therapist (one of only 170 in Australia).

He specialises in acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain of the spine and the extremities, sciatica, musculoskeletal injuries related to sport and altered bio-mechanics, corrective exercises, functional stretching, and client education/self-management.

With over 15 years of experience in myotherapy and lecturing, Rob is currently working in a private practice and lecturing at Victoria University Polytechnic.

Rob is passionate about continuously updating his knowledge in the most current evidence-based research and strives to never stop learning. He is an enthusiastic participant of all forms of exercise including rugby, weight training, martial arts, Olympic lifting, swimming boxing and yoga.

Cancellation: If it is deemed that a seminar is not viable, it may be postponed or cancelled by ATMS.

Please note that it is not permissible to bring children to ATMS seminars.