In this presentation we will demonstrate a range of self care techniques that target the most commonly dysfunctional tissues to alleviate chronic pain for therapists and provide for a long and successful career. These will include hands on techniques, the use of time efficient and targeted stretching routines, effective use of a stretch rope and the application of fascial floss! When practised regularly these techniques will help you stay pain free throughout decades of professional practice.
Contents
00:00 Introduction
03:44 Principals
05:58 Treating the superficial fascia of the neck
07:38 Platysma
10:38 Scalenes
15:46 Multifidus
19:09 Stretching Scalenes
22:57 Stretching the Suboccipitals
24:28 Therapists working posture - neck position
25:35 Biceps Myofascial release
26:55 Triceps Myofascial release
27:16 Biceps Fascial bag release
29:23 Triceps Fascial bag release
30:47 Forearm flexors Myofascial release
32:22 Forearm extensors Myofascial release
33:47 Joint mobility
35:19 Stretching the forearm flexors
38:32 Fascial floss
42:45 Therapists working posture - Arms, back & legs
45:26 Stretching Multifidus
47:52 Stretching Quadratus lumborum
50:15 Stretching the Hip flexors
55:49 Stretching the calf muscles
1:00:34 Q&A

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