Learn to stretch seven areas of the body—neck, pecs, piriformis, hip flexors, low back, tibialis anterior, and wrist flexors—using contract relax (CR) and agonist contract (AC) stretching techniques. Deepen your understanding of the Golgi tendon organ reflex and reciprocal inhibition and their roles in stretching protocols. This comprehensive course from Dr. Joe Muscolino gives you the tools you need to easily and effectively incorporate stretching techniques into your next session!
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Learn to stretch seven areas of the body—neck, pecs, piriformis, hip flexors, low back, tibialis anterior, and wrist flexors—using contract relax (CR) and agonist contract (AC) stretching techniques. Deepen your understanding of the Golgi tendon organ reflex and reciprocal inhibition and their roles in stretching protocols. This comprehensive course from Dr. Joe Muscolino gives you the tools you need to easily and effectively incorporate stretching techniques into your next session!
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Q: Is this massage therapy CE course approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) for CE credit?
A: Yes! All of the courses are approved under ABMP’s NCBTMB Approved Provider account (451086-09).
Q: How do I earn a CE certificate for this video-based course?
A: After you complete the course video, a quiz will appear on the page. Earn a CE certificate by scoring 70% or higher on the course quiz.
Q: How do I access my CE certificates?
A: CE certificates are available on your “My CE Transcripts” page and on the course page. Visit your “My CE Transcript” page by clicking “My CE” on the navigation bar at the top of your screen.
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