Strain and Counterstrain STRAIN AND COUNTERSTRAIN is an amazingly simple yet powerful manual therapy technique. It was developed by American Osteopath Dr. Lawrence Jones in the 1950’s and since then has been used extensively by doctors and therapists all over the world. The technique involves locating tender points in the muscles and joints and then re-calibrating the proprioceptors with the purpose of establishing normal muscle tone and joint function…in only 60 seconds. The treatment of key muscle and joint tender points relating to both the spine and extremities will be addressed in this workshop. In addition to hands-on learning, some instruction will also be given regarding the integration of STRAIN AND COUNTERSTRAIN into common treatment protocols. INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jennifer Harrison Jennifer is a Certified Athletic Therapist, a Doctor of Chiropractic, a Certified BodyTalk Practitioner and a BodyTalk Access Trainer. Jennifer is in private practice in a multidisciplinary clinic in Calgary. From 1999-2006 she taught second year Anatomy and Physiology at Foothills College of Massage Therapy and was also a guest lecturer for the Athletic Therapy Program at Mount Royal College from 1999-2007. She learned Strain Counterstrain in 1991 in one of the first courses ever offered in Canada. Her instructor studied and worked with Dr. Lawrence Jones, founder and developer of the technique. DATES: October 26-27, 2013 LOCATION: Quality Care Sports Injury and Rehab, Oakville, ON qualitycaresi.ca/contact.html PROGRAM: Saturday 8:15AM Registration 8:30AM – 10:00AM Welcome. Background on Strain and Counterstrain. Physiological Basis for Strain and Counterstrain – review of muscle spindles, tendon organs, joint kinesthetic receptors, definition of tender points. Demonstration and introduction to the technique. Indications, contraindications, applications and case studies. 10:00AM – 12:00PM Evaluating and treating cervical and thoracic tender points. 1:15PM – 5:00PM Discussion on integration of Strain and Counterstrain into common rehab protocols. Evaluating and treating shoulder and upper extremity tender points. Sunday 8:30AM – 12:00PM Brief review of Saturday’s material. Finish upper extremity and learn evaluation and treatment of lumbar spine and pelvis tender points. 1:15PM – 5:00PM Discussion on incorporation of Strain and Counterstrain into common rehab protocols. Evaluation and treatment of lower extremity tender points. Conclusion. A fifteen minute break will be incorporated into the morning and afternoon sessions. Snacks will be provided. Lunch will be 1.25 hours. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance. TOTAL CATA APPROVED CEU’s: 13.5 hours x .4 = 5.4 CEU’s SPECIAL NOTE: Please bring appropriate attire for this hands-on workshop i.e. shorts with either a tank top or bathing suit top. The maximum number of participants is 12. The course is open to athletic therapists, physiotherapists, massage therapists and chiropractors. TUITION including course materials: EARLY BIRD FEE is $390.00 plus HST for a total of $440.70 if registration AND payment are received on or before September 27, 2013. IF REGISTERING AFTER THE DEADLINE, the fee is fee $420.00CDN plus HST for a total of $474.60.
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