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NAT Trigger Point Therapy
This course is designed for certified and qualified manual therapists seeking to broaden their understanding of trigger points and elevate their scope of practice.
Built upon the latest evidence-based research and incorporating teachings from the world's leading practitioners, this comprehensive course is presented by Elsevier Education Award winner Paul Townley MMACP PT. Drawing from his extensive experience working with elite athletes in the EPL, Paul delivers valuable practical insights throughout the course.
The accompanying course text features over 200 beautifully illustrated pages that delve into crucial information on trigger points, muscle pain, fascia, and their interconnections. It also highlights the clinical relevance of trigger points in each muscle, aiding clinical reasoning and assessment. Detailed presentations of trigger point sites, pain maps, and recommended treatment techniques are also included.
With new video tutorials (totalling 180 minutes of classes), the course covers the fundamentals of trigger point therapy, such as:
- What are Trigger Points?
- Research and Evidence
- Referred Pain
- Clinical Reasoning and Assessment
- Perpetuating Factors
- How to Find Trigger Points
- Treatment Options and Techniques
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Ischemic Compression Techniques
- Neurodynamic Techniques
Paul Townley PT MACP
Paul Townley holds a Master's Degree (MSc) in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and is a member of the Manipulative Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and the International Federation of Manipulative Therapy.
As a qualified Extended Scope Practitioner (ESP) and university lecturer in the United Kingdom, Paul has dedicated over two decades of his career to the field of physiotherapy. His experience includes working with elite athletes, such as serving as a physiotherapist for Crystal Palace FC in the EPL, and providing specialist physiotherapy services and consultancy to the military.
What's Included?
- Fully illustrated course text (180 pages)
- 3.0 hrs of video classes
- Online Exam and Certification
- Lifetime Access
Suitability
Rehabilitation Therapists; Manual Therapists, Massage Therapists, Trigger Point Therapists, Body Workers, Athletic Trainers, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists, PTA's, Occupational Therapists, OTA's, Medical Doctors, Nurses.
Subtitles
English, French, German, Spanish
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