Understanding and Working with Scoliosis August 22-24th Peterborough, NH
Understanding and Working with Scoliosis August 22-24th Peterborough, NH
August 22-24th
9:00-5:30pm Friday and Saturday, 9:00-5:00pm Sunday
Bodyworks at Depot Square, 12 Depot Square, Peterborough, NH
Scoliosis isn’t just a spinal issue, it is a total body pattern. Each pattern is unique and requires an individualized approach to make lasting changes in the body.
In this exciting new program for experienced massage therapists and Structural Integration Practitioners, we will discuss the three-dimensional nature of scoliosis, its etiology, diagnosis, progression, and treatment. Dr. Stephens combines concepts from structural integration and Schroth therapy with her knowledge of fascia and tensegrity to create a 3D , holistic treatment approach for a stronger, healthier and more lengthened alignment. Emphasis will be placed on using hands on soft tissue strategies to address restrictions and helping the client achieve the goals of improved body awareness, alignment, breath control and function in their daily lives.
In addition to traditional treatment on the table, this workshop will also include how to work with clients off the table in gravity to help them elongate their spine and address shortened tissues and simple home practices for your clients!
The course will focus on adults with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS).
This course will focus on teaching:
How to differentiate between DLS and AIS through history taking and assessment
Common patterns in AIS, the associated soft tissue response and how it impacts breath and alignment
Postural, breath and roll down test assessment to identify spinal and whole body scoliotic patterns
Tensegrity and myofascia: Seeing the body as a tensegral structure that is in constant communication with the CNS. Relevance to treatment.
Soft tissue strategies and applications to help restore tensegral relationships in the body
What not to do in movement and therapy - keeping patients and clients safe
How to modify patient positioning for more safe and specific treatment
Postural awareness and alignment practices for the patient to sustain changes made in clinic, including self elongation, alignment and breathing techniques