Manual Trigger Point Therapy 2
Required for MTT certification - the perfect course program for PTAs and bodyworkers!
Description
The MTT-2 (Lower Body) course features an introductory lecture on pain science. Theory components (primarily through home-study video modules) feature the clinical aspects of myofascial pain, peripheral and central sensitization, the etiology and scientific basis of myofascial pain, and manual trigger point therapy. During the in-person weekend, many lower body muscles commonly associated with myofascial symptoms in clinical practice will be addressed. Students will review each muscle's anatomy, function, precise palpation, and manual therapy techniques.
NOTE: The MTT course program consist of three courses, with the certification exams on the last day of MTT-3.
Course Objectives
- Identify the historical and current literature regarding myofascial pain
- Describe optimal musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology and the role of the sensory, motor, and autonomic nervous systems; and to differentiate sub-optimal function
- Describe normal pain mechanisms; reception, transmission, and modulation
- Describe the aberrant neurophysiology of peripheral and central sensitization
- Describe the contribution of myofascial trigger points to soft tissue pain and dysfunction
- Describe the biochemical environment of the trigger point
- Identify the various potential causes of myofascial trigger point formation
- Describe the various mechanisms that perpetuate myofascial trigger points
- Describe the position of primary or secondary trigger point involvement in many common conditions like osteoarthritis, low back pain, and other regional pain syndromes
- Demonstrate the highest standards of palpation, applicable to most soft tissue abnormalities
- Demonstrate the detection and full de-activation of myofascial trigger points
- Describe the use of a variety of adjunct reinforcement techniques; myofascial release, pin and stretch, opposing thumb glides, heat, stretch, muscle play, and movement therapies to reinforce the deactivation of these noxious points and return the client to full function
Course Schedule
Note: The actual times may vary with each program at the discretion of the instructors. Refreshments are provided; meals are on your own.
Day 1
08:30 - 10:15: Pain Science Introductory Lecture
10:15 - 10:30: Break
10:30 - 11:30: Gastrocnemius with MTrP palpation and deactivation basics
11:30 - 12:45: Plantaris, popliteus, soleus, tibialis posterior
12:45 - 13:45: Lunch Break
13:45 - 15:00: Tibialis anterior, fibularis longus, fibularis brevis, fibularis tertius
15:00 - 16:15: Flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus
16:15 - 16:30: Break
16:30 - 17:15: Abductor hallucis, abductor digiti minimi, flexor digitorum brevis, quadratus plantae, lumbricals, flexor hallucis brevis, flexor digiti minimi, abductor hallucis, plantar interossei
17:15 - 18:00: Extensor digitorum brevis, sinus tarsi, extensor hallucis brevis & dorsal interossei
Day 2
08:30 - 9:30: Gracilis with MTrP palpation and deactivation review
09:30 - 10:45: Adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, pectineus
10:45 - 11:00: Break
11:00 - 12:15: Sartorius, rectus femoris, tensor fascia lata
12:15 - 13:15: Lunch Break
13:15 - 14:30: Iliacus, psoas
14:30 - 15:45: Vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, articularis genu
15:45 - 16:00: Break
16:00 - 17:00: Semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris
17:00 - 18:00: Gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus
Day 3
08:30 - 10:00: Piriformis, superior gemelus, obturator internus, inferior gemelus, obturator externus, quadratus femoris
10:00 - 10:15: Break
10:15 - 11:45: Rectus abdominus, pyramidalis, external oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominis
11:45 - 13:15: Diaphragm, intercostals, levator costarum, serratus posterior inferior, quadratus lumborum
13:15 - 14:15: Lunch Break
14:15 - 15:30: Iliocostalis, longissimus, spinalis, multifidi, rotatores, semispinalis, interspinalis, intertransversarius
15:30 - 16:00 Review
16:00 - 16:15: Break
16:15 - 17:00: Theory Quiz containing 15 multi-choice questions
17:00 - 18:00: Mock practical exam on two muscles
**In addition, students will have approximately 5 hours of home study modules to review prior to each course. Once registered, Myopain Seminars will send a link containing the home study modules.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for Manual Trigger Point Therapy 2 (MTT-2).
Who Should Attend
Licensed Healthcare Professionals
Using manual or hands-on techniques to reduce pain and dysfunction, especially licensed massage therapists (LMT) and branches of that profession, physical therapists (PT) and assistants (PTA), and occupational therapists (OT) and assistants (OTA), physicians (MD), physician assistants (PA), etc.
Course CEUs
Maryland Board of Physical Therapy - 2.9 CEUs or 29 contact hours.
NCBTMB - 25.5 CEs
Course credit is currently pending.
NOTE: Many states, such as Connecticut, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Kansas, Kentucky, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin, among many others, accept the CEUs approved by the Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
If you are not sure about another state, check out your state board's website and look for language like (from South Carolina - https://www.llr.sc.gov/pt/ce.aspx):
At least fifteen (15) of the required thirty (30) contact hours shall be from Certified Activities. Certified Activities include [...] attendance at conferences and completion of continuing competency activities provided by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), South Carolina Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (SCAPTA), other chapters and sections of the APTA, as well as other state boards of physical therapy.
Course Discounts
Manual Trigger Point Therapy 2 possible discounts (may only use one)
The registration system will deduct 12% off of each class automatically when you register for the whole Manual Trigger Point Therapy Certification series at once (MTT1 and MTT2).
A 10% discount will be applied automatically when 3+ individuals are registered for one course on the same ticket.
New graduates and Active Military/Veterans are eligible for a 10% discount.
You may retake this course for a 50% discount.
For an overview of all available discounts, click here.
Only one discount may be applied to any course.