Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) – 12 Hours (Computer-Based Training)

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This course has been designed systematically and evidence-based, focusing on providing practical knowledge that can be applied immediately to patients. Participants will learn about IASTM, improve their assessment skills, and have the opportunity to practice the techniques learned in the home study course. The target audience for this course is therapists and therapist assistants. The course material covers foundational knowledge that most PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, and Massage Therapists (LMTs/MTs) did not learn in school.

The course consists of twelve distinct chapters.

• Chapter 1: Foundation and the reason behind IASTM
• Chapter 2: Research and Effectiveness of IASTM
• Chapter 3:  Principles and Benefits of IASTM
• Chapter 4: Physiologic and neurophysiologic responses of IASTM
• Chapter 5: Types of tools available
• Chapter 6: Types of strokes, application, and use
• Chapter 7: Indications, precautions, and contraindications with IASTM
• Chapter 8: Fascia, fascial chain, and the fascial slings
• Chapter 9: Trigger points and adaptive shortening
• Chapter 10: Clinical Patterns of Movement Dysfunctions and Using IASTM
• Chapter 11:  IASTM techniques for the upper body, including cervical, shoulder, thoracic, and elbow regions
• Chapter 12: IASTM techniques for the lower body, including lumbar, hip, knee, and ankle regions

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to: 

• Interpret and list two sources on the foundation and origin of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) and the latest research as it applies clinically.
• Apply the fanning stroke to a patient with active or latent trigger points in their upper trapezius muscle.
• Independently defend the selection of one IASTM tool and treatment plan for a specified clinical condition.
• Correctly compare the mechanical and physiologic responses of IASTM when provided with a case study.
• Explain three critical differences between a fascial restriction and muscle tightness.
• Identify two indications and two contraindications of IASTM for an instructor-named clinical condition.
• Explain the rationale behind IASTM by comparing mechanical vs. neurological responses using the most current research.
• Understand fascia and how to identify common fascial restrictions using the IASTM and the latest research.
• Based on the instructor’s specified example indicating evaluation findings, I will accurately choose the IASTM technique to manage the condition.
• Compare the clinical patterns of spinal stenosis, spondylosis, and lumbar radiculopathy in terms of each diagnosis’s symptom behavior, clinical findings, and common muscle imbalances.
• Compare an active trigger point vs. a latent trigger point for patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
• Justify the selection of the IASTM tool based on the presence of trigger points in a therapy evaluation.
• Design a plan of care, including the IASTM, for a patient diagnosed with either a rotator cuff repair, subacromial decompression, shoulder impingement, or similar diagnoses.

Author: Chris Gellert, PT, MMusc & Sportsphysio, MPT, CSCS, C-IASTM

Contact Hours: 12 Hours   (PTs/PTAs/OTs/OTAs/LMTs)

NCBTMB CEU Hours: 7 CEUs – Approved Provider. Provider ID: 1000555 (Expires: March 03, 2027)

Cost: $95 / Participant

Teaching Method: Computer-Based Training  (Does NOT provide LIVE CE Hours). The IASTM home study course includes a 144-page comprehensive manual with over 240 references, divided into twelve distinct chapters. The course includes over 100 illustrations and graphics, along with access to more than 20 videos that complement and review each of the twelve chapters.

Target Audience: Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and Massage Therapists.

Course Completion Certificate: A Printable (PDF) Certificate by Email

Cancellation / Refund Policy: By completing your purchase from Biologix Solutions LLC, you agree that you are purchasing digital, non-tangible product/service/training courses and, as such, are not entitled to a refund once accessed. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us by phone or email before purchasing the online course.

Approvals:

Florida Massage Therapists: Does Not Provide LIVE hours (Computer-Based Training)

Alabama – Does Not Pre-Approve Courses. We Meet Board Requirements
Alaska – Accepts CEUs approved by Other State Physical Therapy boards.
Arizona – Accepts CEUs approved by Other State Physical Therapy boards.
Arkansas – Approved directly by the Arkansas PT Board. Lifetime Approval
California – Physical Therapy Board of California (PTBC) Approved Provider. Lifetime Approval
Colorado: Accepts CEUs approved by Other State Physical Therapy boards.
Connecticut – Accepts CEUs approved by Other State Physical Therapy boards & APTA components (TPTA) Approval.
Delaware – Accepts CEUs Approved by a National Governing Body or A Fellow State Licensing Board
District of Columbia – Accepts Courses Approved by APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Florida – Florida Board of Physical Therapy Rule Approved Provider. CE Broker Provider # 50-12950
Florida Board of Massage Therapy Approved (CE Broker Tracking #: 20-764033)
Georgia – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Hawaii – Accepts CEUs approved by Other State Physical Therapy boards.
Idaho – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Illinois – IDFPR Approved Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor – License # 216000304
Indiana – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Iowa – Meets Board Requirements
Kansas – Accepts CEUS, which the Other State Physical Therapy Board approved.
Kentucky – Accepts CEUS approved by Other State Physical Therapy boards & APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Louisiana – Louisiana Physical Therapy Approved.
Maryland – Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Approved (Rule Approved)
Michigan – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Minnesota – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Mississippi – Per Mississippi Regulation Part 3103 Rule 5.4 (1): All Courses Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Missouri – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Montana – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Nebraska – Accepts CEUS approved by Other State Physical Therapy boards & APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Nevada – Approved by the Nevada State Board of Physical Therapy (Rule Approved)
New Hampshire – Does Not Pre-Approve, We Meet Board Requirements
New Jersey – Not Approved
New Mexico – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
New York – NY State Dept. Of Education (NYSED), Office of The Professions Approved Provider
North Carolina – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
North Dakota – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Oklahoma – Approved by the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, Approved Category B Courses
Oregon – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Pennsylvania – All Courses Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval (Rule Approved)
Rhode Island – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
South Carolina – South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Rule Approved Provider. CE Broker Provider # 50-12950
South Dakota – Accepts CEUS approved by Other State Physical Therapy boards & APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy Rule Approved Provider. CE Broker Provider # 50-12950
Texas – Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) Approved APS#: 2701042TX
Utah – Accepts CEUS, which the Other State Physical Therapy Board approved.
Vermont – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Virginia – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Washington – Accepts CEUS, which the Other State Physical Therapy Board approved.
West Virginia – No Approved
Wisconsin – Accepts CEUS approved by Other State Physical Therapy boards & APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.
Wyoming – Approved Through APTA Component (TPTA) Approval.

Massage Therapists: Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee Board of Massage Therapy Approved (CE Broker Tracking #: 20-764033)

NCBTMB: 7 CEUs – Approved Provider. Provider ID: 1000555 (Expires: March 03, 2027)

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