Graston Essential training
Essential Hybrid Training, which includes an online pre-course/intro. Charlotte area.
Date:
Sat Aug 17, 2024
Location:
15905 Brookway Drive Suite 4206
Huntersville, NC 28078
Overview
The primary objective of the Essential course is to develop an understanding of Graston Technique© therapy (GT) and how to apply it into the full spectrum of musculoskeletal treatment approaches. The course also instructs clinicians on the proper use of the instruments.
By the end of the training, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Graston Technique© brand instruments, GT treatments, potential effects, and benefits.
- Identify and discuss the indications, contraindications (relative and absolute) of GT.
- Review and develop a better understanding of soft tissue injury, healing and potential reactivity to instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (therapeutic and adverse).
- Develop skill and competence in the GT application of IASTM to the major regions of soft tissue.
INSTRUCTOR
Randall Lazicki
Randall is a clinician and Lead Physical Therapist at the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School in Fort Bragg. In addition, he serves as an adjunct faculty member at Campbell University s Doctor of Physical Therapy program assisting in the instruction of musculoskeletal practice and therapeutic exercise components. Dr. Lazicki is a Board Certified Athletic Trainer, Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), and a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). He also is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F). Dr. Randall Lazicki graduated from Wingate University with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training and received a Doctorate of Physical Therapy through Elon University. He continued his post-professional education and completed a Sports Physical Therapy Fellowship at Duke University providing care and management of the defined sub-specialty, Intercollegiate Division I Athletics. He is completing a Doctorate of Education (EdD) in kinesiology through University of North Carolina.
3 HOUR PRECOURSE
Participants will identify & discuss the effects, benefits, physiological responses, indications & contraindications for the Graston Technique® therapy.- Welcome and introduction to technique
- History, physiological rationale of IASTM, principles relating to soft-tissue dysfunction
- Indications & contraindications
- Anticipated responses and results from using GT instruments on soft-tissue conditions
Participants will observe & then demonstrate proper handholds and treatment strokes using GT instruments.
- Introduction to the six GT stainless steel instruments
- Description of each instrument
- Proper handholds and treatment strokes
- Lab instruction in scanning, sweeping, strumming, brushing, swiveling, scooping, j-strokes and framing on anterior thigh
- How to make a soft-tissue assessment using the GT scanner