Understanding and Working with Scoliosis April 25-27 Atlanta, GA
Understanding and Working with Scoliosis April 25-27 Atlanta, GA
21 NCBTMB Credits!
Atlanta, GA. April 25 & 26th Friday & Saturday 9:00-5:30, April 27th Sunday 9:00-5:00pm
Where: 144 Maison Place Atlanta, GA 30327. It is in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta.
Accommodations: There are many AirBnB options in this area.
Flights: Atlanta International Airport. Can rent a car, use Uber or Lyft, or cab.
Contact LOU BENSON for venue information
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 Physical Therapists and experienced 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 identifying scoliosis patterns and their impact on tissues in the body, 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.
The course will focus on adults with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) and degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS).
EARLY BIRD PRICING until March 31st!
Cancellation Policy for this workshop:
Cancellations prior to 30 days will receive a refund minus and $25 transaction fee.
Cancellations between 15 and 30 days 50% refund.
Cancellations within one week of the workshop will not be refunded unless the slot could be filled.
GOALS
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