Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

I have used instruments in the treatment of a variety of soft tissue problems in the past. From Chinese "Guasha" tools which cost about $10 or less to the stainless steel Graston tools which costs thousands of dollars. I believe, personally, that these tools don't have to be that expensive and fancy. I decided to look further and do my own research on it and found two clinicians that are doing an eclectic approach to it. When I found out they ventured into this and promoted a more open minded way of doing this, I decided to jump on board with their program. These are two gentlemen I respect very much in our profession:

 

MIKE REINOLD (www.mikereinold.com)

Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, fitness, and sports performance.  As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Mike uses his background in sport biomechanics, movement quality, muscles imbalances, and manual therapy to specialize in all aspects of human performance.  He has worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players.

ERSON RELIGIOSO (http://www.ersonreligioso.com)

Dr. Erson Religioso III, DPT, MS, MTC, CertMDT, CFC, CSCS, FMS, FMT, FAAOMPT, graduated from D'Youville College in 1998 with a dual Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science in Physical Therapy. His interests in Orthopaedics and Manual Therapy lead him to pursue a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine. Studying under StanleyParis, Ph.D, PT, internationally known for his manual skills and knowledge of the spine as well as his distinguished faculty, Dr.Religioso earned his DPT and Manual Therapy Certification in 2000. He later became credentialed in Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment of the Spine in 2000, and in 2008 became one of four mentors in the country who can train orthopaedic manual therapy to MDT Diplomats, of which there are only several hundred in the world.

They decided to come together and produce an eclectic approach to this course and are suggesting tools which do not have to cost an arm and a leg! I decided to take their course and registered yesterday.

 

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