Clinical Orthopedic Massage Therapy Workshops with Dr. Joe Muscolino

Sydney & Melbourne, March - April 2012

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	The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual with Trigger Points, Referral Patterns, and Stretching   With more than 1,000 vibrant, full-color illustrations and over 4 hours of detailed video demonstrations, THE MUSCLE AND BONE PALPATION MANUAL is the most visually engaging way to help you master and successfully apply palpation techniques in massage therapy. This innovative text uses unique, richly detailed photographic illustrations of muscles as they appear under the skin to give you a thorough understanding of effective palpation. This comprehensive guide provides unparalleled preparation for professional success. No other book offers as much to you as The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual. It contains the most thorough and clear palpation methods accompanied by the highest quality illustrations possible, and it includes a 2-DVD set demonstrating the palpations, too! Further, it offers a complete set of stretches and trigger point illustrations for the skeletal muscles of the body. With chapters on how to palpate, how to stretch, and understanding trigger points, a complete coverage of the ligaments, a compendium of all major massage strokes and draping methods, and a thorough chapter on body mechanics, The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual will easily take the place of three or four books needed in your library. Read more details $79.95
	The Muscular System Manual, 3rd Edition The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body The Muscular System Manual by Dr. Joseph E. Muscolino makes the study of musculoskeletal anatomy easier and more engaging with a highly visual approach! This innovative, vibrantly illustrated atlas details the muscles and bones of the human body with unrivaled clarity and helps you build the strong anatomic understanding needed for success in practice. Feature: A full-color, student-friendly design with special icons that direct you to the CD and Evolve site, and checkboxes that help you to keep track of what you need to learn and what you have mastered. Notes on Functions section explains each muscle’s mover, antagonist, and stabilization functions to help you learn and retain content instead of just memorizing it. Read more details   $79.95
	KINESIOLOGY The Skeletal System and Muscle Function (2nd Edition) By Joseph Muscolino, DC This complete, full-color atlas (book) of bones and joints contains over 900 illustrations and explains how muscles function as movers, antagonists, and stabilizers so readers will truly understand how muscles function in the human body. It includes the bones, landmarks, and joints, as well as an introduction to the basics of how muscles function. Kinesiology (Enhanced Edition): The Skeletal System and Muscle Function also provides readers with clinical applications of key kinesiology concepts and important anatomical and physiological terminology that is needed for work in the musculoskeletal field. Plus, this enhanced edition includes a DVD with over 60 minutes of video demonstrating all the major joint motions of the human body with an explanation of names, motions, as well as planes and axes in which motion occurs. Read More Information $76.95
	Advanced Treatment Techniques for the Manual Therapist: NECK By Dr. Joe Muscolino Develop the advanced skills needed to treat the neck! With this text as their guide, students and practitioners learn to effectively treat clients suffering from neck injuries and conditions. The book begins with an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the neck, common pathologies and conditions, and assessment. Part Two sets forth a variety of tested and proven treatment techniques, whereas Part Three offers self-care advice for both the client and the manual therapist. The treatment routines set forth in the text combine images with detailed explanations to guide students through effective manual therapy techniques for each functional muscle group in the neck. Read more details $59.95
	Motion Palpation Assessment and Joint Mobilization Treatment Techniques for the Neck Dr. Joe Muscolino is a chiropractor and has been a massage therapy educator for 25 years. He explains and teaches these techniques simply, clearly, and thoroughly! This DVD is a must for all manual therapists: massage therapists, structural integration practitioners, physical and occupational therapists, chiropractic and osteopathic physicians. It’s critically important to emphasize that joint mobilizations never involve any type of fast thrust. Read more details $49.95
	Motion Palpation Assessment and Joint Mobilization Treatment Techniques for the Low Back & Pelvis Dr. Joe Muscolino explains and teaches these techniques simply, clearly, and thoroughly! Joint mobilization is an extremely powerful and effective technique, and should be added to your tool box of treatment techniques. For clients who present with specific segmental spinal hypomobilities, it is the only treatment technique available to massage therapists that can remedy their condition. This DVD covers motion palpation and joint mobilization of the lower back & pelvis, including orthopedic assessment tests and a review of sacroiliac & throracolumbar spine anatomy. Read more details $49.95
	Trigger Point Flip Chart with Referral Patterns and Stretching Treat soft tissue injury and pain with this valuable reference's highly detailed illustrations, in an oversized 30 X 23 cm (12" x 15") flip chart format! Each page includes 6-8 full-color illustrations that show trigger points and referral patterns to aid in treating clients. Plus, specific stretches for each muscle help you treat and educate patients more effectively. With a built-in cardboard stand, this flip chart is ideal for use in practice or in the classroom. Read more details   $82.95

Following on the successful workshops in Sydney and Hobart July 2011 and by popular demand, Joe Muscolino will be coming back to Australia and hold a series of workshops on Clinical Orthopedic Massage Therapy (COMT).

The focus of these workshops is to learn how to work clinically utilizing deep pressure, basic and advanced stretching, and joint mobilisation techniques; and to do so more efficiently by working from the core with less effort so you do not hurt yourself. In effect, how to work smarter instead of harder! Working clinically and efficiently can be done simply by learning a few basic guidelines of proper technique that Dr. Joe Muscolino will show you. An invaluable workshop for anyone who does sports, clinical, and/or rehab. work!

Schedule

Clinical Orthopedic Massage Therapy for the Neck

Melbourne: 26 -27 March 2012. Venue: 442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122.

The first day will cover body mechanics for deep tissue work and stretching for the neck, including: How to use your core to easily perform deep work to the neck, How to safely massage the musculature of the anterior neck, and How to perform multiplane stretching of the neck. The second day covers assessment of pathologic conditions of the cervical spine and advanced stretching techniques and how to safely perform joint mobilisation.

Clinical Orthopedic Massage Therapy for the Lower Back & Pelvis

Melbourne: 24-25 March 2012,Venue: RMIT University - City Campus Building 51 80-92 Victoria Street, Carlton South

Sydney: 29 - 30  March 2012, Venue: ACNT, 57 Foveaux St, Surry Hills.

The first day will cover body mechanics for deep tissue work, muscle palpation assessment, orthopedic assessment testing of the lumbar spine, and stretching for the lower back and pelvis. The second day focuses on advanced stretching, assessment of the sacroiliac joint, and how to safely perform joint mobilisation.

This workshop delivers 16 hours of instruction over 2 days from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Clinical Orthopedic Massage Therapy for Common Musculoskeletal Conditions

Sydney: 31 March - 1 April 2012, Venue: ACNT, 57 Foveaux St, Surry Hills.

This workshop covers the most common musculoskeletal conditions that the clinical orthopedic massage therapist encounters in practice. Conditions include sciatica, bulging/herniated disc, tennis elbow, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and many more. For each condition, the causes, mechanism, assessment and treatment will be discussed and demonstrated. This workshop is a must for the clinical therapist who wants to learn how to apply critical reasoning skills to effectively assess and treat musculoskeletal conditions. This workshop delivers 16 hours of instruction over 2 days from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Advanced Assessment & Joint Mobilisation of the Spine

Sydney: 2 April 2012 , Venue: ACNT,57 Foveaux St, Surry Hills.

This workshop covers motion palpation and joint mobilisation of the entire spine (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar) as well as the sacroiliac joint and rib cage. Prerequisite: Completion of Clinical Orthopedic Massage Therapy (COMT) of either the neck or lower back/pelvis workshop.

The essence of a joint mobilization is to stretch the intrinsic tissues of the joint (ligaments, joint capsules, short deep muscles) by stabilizing the proximal bone and then introducing a gradual gentle-but-firm stretch force to the distal bone. A very valuable technique! This workshop delivers 8 hours of instruction from 9 AM to 6 PM.

Venue in Sydney:

All workshops at: Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT), 57 Foveaux St, Surry Hills. In the heart of Sydney, Minutes away from Central Station

Venue in Melbourne:

COMT Back & Pelvis: 24-25 March 2012, Venue: RMIT University - City Campus, Building 51, 80-92 Victoria Street, Carlton South. See Map here

COMT Neck: 26 -27 March 2012. Venue: Melbourne Uni, Hawthorn Campus: 442 Auburn Road, HAWTHORN VIC 3122. See map and direction here

Dr. Joe Muscolino is a licensed chiropractic physician and has been a massage therapy educator for more than 25 years, with extensive experience in teaching kinesiology and musculoskeletal assessment and technique classes. Dr. Muscolino has authored 8 major publications with Mosby of Elsevier Science, including the best selling The Muscle and Bone Palpation Manual , Kinesiology, and The Muscular System Manual. He also writes the column article "body mechanics" for the AMTA's massage therapy journal, AMT, AAMT, and Massage Australia.

Visit Joe's Website for further info & lots of articles www.learnmuscles.com

Read the report on Joe's past Workshop in Sydney & Hobart July 2011 here

Also read 6 Questions to Joe

Don't miss this unique chance to train with Dr. Muscolino.

Testimonials

"Joe Muscolino is a master of his profession! His broad knowledge on the human body and extensive experience made the workshops interesting and engaging. The topics were delivered with enthusiasm and great clarity. His instructions were easy to follow and understand and he always had time to check on everyone's hands-on work. Joe is definitely one of the most genuine teachers I've come across. I would highly recommend his workshops to any body-worker. I, myself, can't wait for the next one!"  Zuzana Gaalova, Queenscliff, NSW.

"After having read one of Joe's books, I was encouraged to attend his workshops for deep tissue massage, stretching and joint mobilisation for the neck and low back & pelvis. I had been trying to find a workshop like this to update and add to my skills for some time. Joe's teaching method is methodical, full of valuable information, with hands on training and teaching. Bad postural and massage habits I had developed were corrected making my massage techniques more effective with less effort. There was a very friendly and open atmosphere, and Joe was open to seeing the students techniques as well. The education was invaluable and worth every cent. I would highly recommend Joe's workshops to anyone wanting to improve and add more to their skills. I look forward to future workshops." Lauren Schoenauer, Balmain, NSW.

"I was impressed with the workshops for a number of reasons - firstly, each point was clear, easy to understand and well supported with factual reason. Secondly, it was very hands-on so that each point was reinforced immediately with Joe getting to each table to fine-tune or compliment. Finally, Joe's persona was engaging, friendly and thoroughly authoritative. I learnt a number of new treatment techniques and looked at ones I have used for some time from a different angle. All well worthwhile." Julian Walker, Frankston, Victoria.

“I can personally tell you his two-day neck workshop was a wealth of information and has convinced me to work more deeply on this region, which is a culprit for many annoying symptoms in lives of our clients.” Kay Stammers, Hobart, Tasmania.

Workshop Cost

Venue in Sydney will be at Australasian College of Natural Therapies (ACNT), 57 Foveaux St, Surry Hills. In the heart of Sydney, Minutes away from Central Station

Terms and Conditions

• Workshop sizes are limited and reservations will be accepted in the order in which they are received.
• A confirmation will be sent upon receipt of registration.

Deposit REFUND POLICY

• Non-refundable
• Full refund if we, for any reason, cancels a workshop.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Terra Rosa. PO Box M21. Camperdown. NSW 2050. email:  terrarosa@gmail.com