Graston Advanced training
Advanced 2-Day Training
Date:
Sat Dec 2 - 3, 2023
Location:
1495 Northside Drive
Atlanta, GA 30318
Overview
This course will emphasize a Graston Technique® examination and treatment approach for musculoskeletal dysfunction/mechanical pain that can be applied in all patient cases.
The Advanced Training course objectives are designed to:
- Advance knowledge of GT examination procedures for assessing musculoskeletal dysfunction while introducing the principles of regional interdependence and functional testing.
- Enhance clinical decision-making skills during the application of GT.
- Advance repertoire of GT interventions for the management of musculoskeletal dysfunction/mechanical pain.
- Develop a higher level of skill acquisition for utilizing GT while introducing movement, resistance, weight bearing, and provocation patterns to treatment.
- Review major GT concepts covered in the Essential course (eight fundamental strokes, ergonomics, scar & edema techniques, physiology of GT, if necessary).
- Provide an opportunity for participants to discuss patients that have challenged them since they started incorporating instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) into their practice.
- Introduce advanced GT skills incorporating IASTM with movement, with resistance, in weight bearing, during provocation, and with therapeutic exercise typically prescribed for common musculoskeletal pathologies.
- Review selected case studies that illustrate advanced clinical applications of IASTM.
- Share most recent research findings pertaining to IASTM.
INSTRUCTOR
Ashli Linkhorn
Ashli instructs courses in orthopedic diagnosis, physical therapy, extremity adjusting, functional restoration and active care in the doctorate program at Life University. Dr. Linkhorn also teaches functional assessment and rehab of the kinetic chain in the master's program. In addition, she owns and practices at the Sports Chiropractic Institute near Atlanta. Ashli has had the opportunity to work with USA Rugby, the International Rugby Board and the NCAA Gymnastic Championships and presently serves as head chiropractor on the medical staff for the NCAA Women's College World Series. She is an endurance athlete and has completed an Ironman, numerous half Ironman events and a 50k run. Ashli has been a GT instructor since 2012. Dr. Linkhorn received a Bachelor of Science in genetics from Wright State University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University.
Hour 0-0.5
Participants will identify & discuss the effects, benefits, physiological responses, indications & contraindications for the Graston Technique® based on empirical evidence regarding manual therapy and its effects on the human neuromyofascial system.
- Welcome and Introduction to Module 2
- Principles relating to soft-tissue dysfunction
- Anticipated responses and results from using GT instruments on the human neuromyofascial system (quick overview)
- Foundational Science
- Intervention
- Lecture with Questions & Answers
Hour 0.5-1.5
Participants will review & then demonstrate proper handholds and m1 treatment strokes using GT instruments.
- Review of each instrument as needed
- Proper handholds and treatment strokes
- Laboratory practice reviewing most common applications of scanning, sweeping, strumming, brushing, swiveling, scooping, j-strokes and framing (regional applications)
- Intervention
- Demonstrations
- Lab-application of techniques and information
Hour 1.5 - 3 (includes 10 min. break)
Participants will identify & discuss the human neuromyofascial system with regards to its physiology, structural considerations.
- Fascial physiology & structural considerations
- Anticipated responses and results from using GT instruments on the human neuromyofascial system (Expanded discussion to include relevant research updates)
- Indications & Contraindications
- Documentation & Billing
- M2 Treatment Parameters
- M2 Treatment Algorithm
- Foundational Science
- Intervention
- Lecture with Questions & Answers
Hour 3 - 4.5
Participants will view demonstration of and then practice additional M2 strokes (IA Skin Rolling, c-bowing, fascial spiral, pin and stretch/glide, interface rock/scoop).
- Laboratory practice reviewing most common applications of IA Skin Roll, C-Bowing, Fascial Spiral, Pin and Stretch/Glide, Interface Rock/Scoop (regional applications); without then with movement & load
- “Additional Treatment Considerations” & M2 Treatment Algorithm Lecture/Discussion
- Intervention
- Demonstrations
- Lab-application of techniques and information
- Lecture with Questions & Answers
Hour 4.5-5.5
Lunch (on your own)
Hour 5.5 - 6
Participants will identify & discuss functional testing & its role in identifying dysfunction in the human neuromyofascial system.
- What is Functional Testing & Common Systems
- Test/Treat/Retest
- Regional Interdependence
- Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) as a Means of Detecting Dysfunction in the Human Neuromyofascial System
- Examination
- Evaluation, Diagnosis and Prognosis
- Lecture with Questions & Answers
- Demonstration
- Lab-application of techniques or information
Hour 6 - 7.5 (includes 10 min. break)
Participants will view demonstration of then practice GT M2 techniques to improve mobility & motor control of the cervical, thoracic & lumbosacral spines.
)- Functional testing of the cervical, thoracic & lumbosacral spine
- M1 & M2 strokes applied to the cervical, thoracic, & lumbosacral spine static tissue preparation then addition of movement & load
- Examination
- Intervention
- Demonstrations
- Lab-application of techniques and information
Hour 7.5 - 8
Participants will identify & discuss the importance of breathing & assessment of anterior abdominal wall/diaphragm.
- Why Assess Breathing
- Breathing & Abdominal Wall Assessments
- Examination
- Evaluation, Diagnosis and Prognosis
- Intervention
- Lecture with Questions & Answers
- Demonstration
- Lab-application of techniques or information
Hour 8 - 9
Participants will view demonstration of then practice GT M2 techniques to improve mobility & motor control of the abdominal wall, diaphragm & anterior pelvis.
- Functional Testing of the abdominal wall, diaphragm & anterior pelvis
- M1 & M2 strokes applied to the cervical, thoracic & lumbosacral spines static tissue preparation then addition of movement & load
- Includes 10 minute break
- Examination
- Intervention
- Demonstrations
- Lab-application of techniques and information
Hour 9 - 9.5
Participants will view demonstration of then practice GT scar mobilization & edema techniques with movement & load.
- GT Scar Mobilization Principles
- Nudging, Lifting & Skin Rolling Scars with movement & load
- GT Edema Techniques
- End Day 1 with Questions & Answers/Day 1 Wrap-up
- Examination
- Intervention
- Demonstrations
- Lab-application of techniques and information