Theresa A. Schmidt – Myofascial Therapy: Program Design to Promote Flexibility & Function Across the Lifespan
Theresa A. Schmidt – Myofascial Therapy: Program Design to Promote Flexibility & Function Across the Lifespan
- Faculty:
- Theresa A. Schmidt
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
- Jul 29, 2020
Description
Improve your patients’ quality of life by incorporating myofascial therapy into rehab. Gain breakthrough evidence-based techniques that you can use to achieve improved flexibility and function with video demonstrations and interventions you can apply immediately. This session will teach you how to transform activity limitations and promote function across the lifespan.
Handouts
Manual – Myofascial Therapy (14.2 MB) | 109 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Outline
Fascial System: Function and Anatomy
- How fascia is organized
- How adhesions develop
- Indications and contraindications for myofascial release (MFR)
Identify Fascial Impairments
- Types of fascial impairments
- Diagnostic categories
- Differential diagnosis of myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, myositis/myalgia, trigger point
Myofascial Interventions
- Improve mobility
- Improve function
- Reduce pain
- Demonstrations of: skin glide, skin roll, cross hands release, muscle plan, distraction and deep releases
Faculty

Theresa A. Schmidt, PT, DPT, MS, OCS, LMT, CEASÂ Related seminars and products: 10
Dr. Theresa A. Schmidt is President of Educise PC continuing education, and physical therapy in Dartmouth-Sunapee, NH. A board-certified Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Expert Witness, massage therapist, and coach with over 30 years’ experience in clinical practice and education, she integrates best evidence-based practices of manual therapy and orthopedic rehab, with complementary medicine approaches for outstanding peak performance. She graduated Long Island University’s Masters Physical Therapy Program in with Highest Honors, and received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy Program at University of New England. She served as faculty at Touro College Physical Therapy Programs, Nassau CC and CUNY Queens College in NY. Dr. Schmidt presented for International Fascia Research Congress, American Physical, Occupational, and Massage Therapy Associations, NASA Inomedic Health, Johns Hopkins, Cleveland Clinic and medical centers across North America. She is a published author, Reiki Master Instructor, and integrative medicine clinician. Learn more at www.Educise.com.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Theresa Schmidt maintains a private practice. She receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Theresa Schmidt has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.
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