Learn how the dynamics of the lower leg, pelvis, and shoulder girdle contribute to rotator cuff pain and discover myofascial approaches to assist clients with this pain. Ann and Lynn Teachworth’s unique combination of embodiment, anatomy, functional stretching, and myofascial hands-on techniques give the learner a comprehensive approach to this complex topic.
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Learn how the dynamics of the lower leg, pelvis, and shoulder girdle contribute to rotator cuff pain and discover myofascial approaches to assist clients with rotator cuff pain. Ann and Lynn Teachworth’s unique combination of embodiment, anatomy, functional stretching, and myofascial hands-on techniques give the learner a comprehensive approach to this complex topic.
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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).
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- Structural concepts
- Functional concepts
- Functional assessment
- Functional stretches
- Relevant anatomy
- Embodiment exercises
- Hands-on techniques: supine: lower body
- Hands-on techniques: supine: upper body
- Hands-on techniques: prone: upper body
"10 out of 10! Both instructors were incredible. I used their suggestions with clients the very next day. Thank you for hosting a great class!"
"Gifted instructors. Participatory exercises that showed the tensegrity dynamics involved and great visual tools for the kinesiology demo. Table work was specific, precise, and accessible. Thank you."
"Ann and Lynn were excellent in clearly explaining and thoroughly showing how to treat rotator cuff pain. I have learned a great deal from this course and have already put it into action in my own practice. Thank you!"
"Excellent. These two instructors are changing the way I look at things and transforming the way I work, play, do sport, and do self-care. Loving integrating these new concepts and practices. Great stuff, and professional, enjoyable presentations. Thank you!"
"One of the most impactful classes I've taken! Really helped me understand how to assess the shoulders and their connection through out the body."
"EXCELLENT course. Been an LMT for 25 years and learned so much. Thank you."