Holistic Treatment Through Manual Therapy
Structure & Function Education is proud to offer five premier manual therapy courses: Foundations of Joint Manipulation by Fix Medical Group (JMN1) and the Fascial Manipulation® Method by Stecco (FM) course program. Each course provides practitioners with a comprehensive learning experience, combining theoretical lectures, hands-on demonstrations, and practical application. The Fascial Manipulation® by Stecco courses focus on the deep muscular fascia, treating the myofascial system as a three-dimensional continuum. In contrast, the Joint Manipulation courses emphasizes joint manipulation techniques to alleviate pain and enhance range of motion.
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Joint Manipulation Courses
Foundations of Joint Manipulation by Fix Medical Group (JMN1)
A focused approach to joint manipulation. With the primary intent in practice of lessening pain and improving range of motion for patients, various therapists and chiropractors may use this technique to help patients move and feel better after loss of functional mobility from an injury or illness. The clinician will learn fundamental skills necessary for safe and effective manipulation of a joint which involves applying force to the spinal or peripheral joints to improvement movement.
This two-day course is comprised of 80% practical and 20% didactic training. Designed to concentrate on the development of the psychomotor skills needed to deliver manipulation safely and effectively to the spine and extremities. Learn More.
Advanced Joint Manipulation (JMN2)
The advanced joint manipulation course is a 16-hour lab-based course combined with lectures, clinical demonstrations and lab practicals. The goal is for the clinician will learn specific and intentional approaches to joint manipulation developing the advanced psychomotor skills needed to deliver manipulation safely and effectively. The outcome for the patient is to decrease pain, improve the quality and quantity of joint movement, and create a lasting change in the patient’s body structure
This two-day course is comprised of 80% practical and 20% didactic training and builds on foundations learned in previous course offering additional advanced treatment strategies. Learn More.
Fascial Manipulation® by Stecco Courses
Structure & Function Educations offers Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 courses from the Stecco Fascial Manipulation® Institute. Signup for our newsletter to find out when the next course will be offered.
Hybrid Fascial Manipulation® Level 1 by Stecco (FM1)
The Fascial Manipulation® system by Stecco takes a unique approach, looking at the body as a whole, not just “where it hurts” or where the problems appear to be. Utilizing a systematic approach to assessment and treatment of the tissue, the course covers deep tissue manipulation and focus areas of deep fascia. Students learn manual palpation of very specific regions of the body in order to determine the location of fascial alterations which may be involved with your patient’s problem. Learn More.
Hybrid Fascial Manipulation® Level 2 by Stecco (FM2)
Expanding on the understanding of the biomechanical model to treat patients, Fascial Manipulation® system by Stecco Level 2 course focuses on multi-segmental dysfunctions more efficiently and the formation of Myofascial Diagonals. Elements of comparative anatomy studies will be introduced to assist the evaluation of adaptive compensations within the fascial system to encourage fascial plasticity.
Numerous treatment demonstrations for myofascial release and practice will highlight this course as a comparative assessment of Centers of Coordination and Centers of Fusion. Assessment chart analysis, clinical reasoning, hands-on skills, and treatment strategies will be emphasized. Learn More.
Who can benefit most from
Fascial Manipulation training?
The Fascial Manipulation® training program for the locomotor system consists of intensive hands-on courses that combine theoretical lectures, demonstrations, and practice between participants throughout each day. Our course program is intended for:
- Acupuncturist
- Athletic Trainers
- Chiropractors
- Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine
- Massage Therapist
- Medical Doctors
- Physician Assistants
- Physical Therapist
- Physical Therapy Assistant**
- Occupational Therapist
**PTA’s if they are working in a clinic/site where a qualified supervising practitioner is presently taking or has taken the course in the past.
