SRT for the Shoulder, Arm and Hand
6 Continuing Education Hours (expanding to 7 CE hours in 2010)
The commonly found but complex symptoms of the shoulder, arm and hand include: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS), and/or limited range of motion (ROM) of the shoulder that can lead to a frozen shoulder. Traditional western healthcare can only offer drugs, painful treatments, and/or surgery. Using SRT, you will learn to effectively treat CTS and the 1st part of TOS, dramatically increase the ROM of the shoulder, and discover the secret headache muscle. Since most massage therapists have these symptoms, this is a great class to experience the symptom relief yourself from only one in-class treatment.
In this hands-on class, you will learn to:
- Understand the activities which lead to symptoms including Taya's view of the true function of the muscles involved.
- Recognize the symptoms that patients present.
- Assess the ROM and structure of each area.
- Palpate the involuntary muscle contracture to locate the SRT Tender Points.
- Discern the possible positions to decrease the pain of the SRT Tender Points.
- Feel the release of the involuntary muscle contraction and the increase in ROM in the area.
- Participate as the therapist and as a patient to enhance your learning experience.
- Release fascia quickly using Taya's gentle tissue techniques.
- Use and integrate a new tool that will gently decrease pain and increase ROM.
- Understand the body from a new perspective and think "outside the box."
