Myofascial Release (4 CE Hours) M86C

Myofascial Release (4 CE Hours) M86C

In this continuing education (CE) course on myofascial release, John Hoffmann, CMT, discusses how myofascial release, a type of deep tissue massage, helps create change in the physical structure of the muscle and fascia to alleviate chronic tension and pain. He demonstrates the strokes and a complete routine for providing myofascial release on the body from head to feet. In addition to written text, video excerpts are included for discussion of the topics and for visual, step-by-step demonstrations of myofascial release techniques. Also included are: benefits and contraindications, tools, draping, and how to address specific complaints. Resources are included for licensing and further information.

This course includes 3 hours and 22 minutes of online training videos.

This course is worth 4 CE hours

Course Objective:

After completion of this CE course, you will be able to:

• Describe the general purpose of myofascial release
• Understand the general history of and contributors to myofascial release
• Describe the two types of myofascial release
• Define fascia
• Understand the basic theories behind myofascial release
• List eight benefits of myofascial release
• List four contraindications for myofascial release
• Describe the parts of the hands and arms used in myofascial release
• Describe how to use the hands and arms to perform different strokes
• Perform a warm-up on the client in preparation for myofascial release
• Perform myofascial release on the posterior side of the body
• Perform myofascial release on the anterior side of the body
• Define 45 terms relevant to myofascial release
• Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 75% or higher

Presenter:

John Hoffmann is a certified massage therapist, practicing in the Los Angeles area for over 15 years. He completed his massage therapy studies at the Institute of Psycho-Structural Balancing in California.

Customer Reviews:

“I recently took John Hoffmann's Myofascial Release course. I was not sure that I would glean very much from it, but I can guarantee you that I have. I find myself thinking about how I can use the skill set (as appropriate) on many of the clients that I work on. I know that I am going to be returning to the  online  material revisiting the work as questions arise. I look forward to taking more JUMOZY credits." Ellen S.

“I thought the course material was outstanding and teaching a method of massage that most therapists don’t have a full grasp on. I thought the videos contained great information and demonstrations.  …Overall I thought the course is a great resource for therapists.”  Benjamin T.

“I was very satisfied with this course; it was fun and educational…” Scott C.

“I found the course professional and easy to follow.” Bev G.

“The course was very thorough and informative. I learned a lot from this course.” Michelle E.

“The instructor was first rate, very good and informative.” Jeff R.

“I really liked this course. As an O.T. I liked the professional content with the muscle function and review.” Victoria H.

“Over all the course is quite good, thorough and professional.” Renee R.

“Excellent presentation and videos.” Pratheesh R.

“I enjoyed it, and definitely would recommend.” Maybel J.

"A very informative course as to how to give a true deep tissue massage in a noninvasive style. It equips the student with details as to how to approach the body, expectations during massage; and how to use your hands as effective tools to achieve maximum benefits for clients. Thanks." Annie W.

"Just completed this course - great video tutorials." L. Hamilton

"It was great course. Highly recommended even for experienced massage therapists!" E. Antal

"Got mine order! Thank you for supplying these classes! Can't wait to start learning!" S. Beyer