May 15-17, 2015
June 26-28, 2015
September 25-27, 2015
October 23-25, 2015
Suggested Hotel (no room block available):
Hilton Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
One Stamford Place, Stamford (203) 967-2222
*Hotel has a shuttle service available.
PROVIDED BY:
VMI Seminar Solutions
info@vmiseminarsolutions.com
508-457-1245
Fascial Manipulation® teaches the current anatomy and physiology of the fascial system, its evaluation and treatment. It is based on the latest information on the relationship of fascia to muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Fascial Manipulation® has been taught in Europe for 16 years. Last year it was taught to over a thousand practitioners in 40 countries. It was created by Luigi Stecco, PT, 40 years ago. Dr. Hammer was certified in Italy in 2013 to teach FM. Research has progressed over the years in textbooks, peer review articles, and recently in Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System, by Carla Stecco, M.D., Elsevier, 2015, (English editor, W. Hammer). Go to www.fasciaresearch.com, www.fascialmanipulation.com, www.fascialmanipulationworkshops.com, and to www.pubmed.com (insert Stecco, C, Stecco, A).
The Fascial Manipulation® program is an intensive hands-on series. It combines theoretical lectures, demonstrations, and practicals throughout each course day. Participants will learn to evaluate musculoskeletal dysfunctions with specific reference to the human fascial system, and to apply the Fascial Manipulation method. Lectures include the anatomy and physiology of the fascial system, an explanation of the biomechanical model used in application of this technique, and the anatomical localization of fascial points (myofascial sequences, spirals). Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of musculoskeletal dysfunctions (from history taking, to hypothesis, to functional testing, to palpation, to verification and treatment) together with a methodology and strategy for treatment.
The Fascial Manipulation® series is intended for physical therapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, medical doctors, and other licensed health care practitioners with a good working knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology and notions of postural analysis. Massage therapists with a minimum of three years of experience may be eligible but need to contact us prior to registering to review their eligibility.
This course consists of two levels, divided into two parts per level: Part 1A/1B and Part 2A/2B. Successful completion of Part 1 is required before being able to attend Part 2.
Each part is designed to give participants adequate time (4-6 weeks) to practice the newly acquired assessment and treatment techniques before returning to the next part for fine-tuning of the method. Each level will conclude with an examination to appraise the level of understanding and skill level.
Course Objectives Part 1 and Part 2:
The primary objective is to develop an understanding of the Centers of Coordination (CC) that are responsible for the normal function of related monoarticular and biarticular muscles. By the end of the course, clinicians will:
Warren Hammer, DC
Warren Hammer DC, MS, DABCO has been in practice in Norwalk, Connecticut for the past 50 years. He has studied numerous soft-tissue methods and applies them to the practice of chiropractic. He has lectured nationally and internationally and recently completed his third edition of Functional Soft-Tissue Examination and Treatment by Manual Methods available from Jones & Bartlett publishers.
Dr. Hammer writes a regular column for Dynamic Chiropractic and has written articles for prominent journals such as Chiropractic Sports Medicine, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Chiropractic Technique and the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. He has been a consultant and instructor for Graston Technique® since 2001. Dr. Hammer introduced Fascial Manipulation to the U.S. in 2011.
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy
If you registered for the Complete Course: Cancellation of full course - with request for a refund at least 20 days prior to the start of Part 1A is subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellation with less than 20 days notice prior to the start of 1A will result in loss of 50% of the total registration fee paid. Cancellation of Part 2 - with at least 20 days notice prior to the start of 2A is subject to a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellation with less than 20 days prior to the start of Part 2A will result in loss of 50% of the Part 2A portion of the registration fee paid.