Education Objectives of FMT Vibration Specialist Course: At the conclusion of the course, attendees will be able to:

1. 1.     Discuss the role of a systematic approach to mobility, motor control and stability with the goal of movement reengagement.
2. 2.     Discuss and implement a somatic reappraisal process to identify and address neuropsychosocial symptoms associated with the NMSK dysfunction.
3. 3.     Discuss and experience the neuro-psycho-physiological effects of different frequencies of vibration
4. 4.     Demonstrate functional use of vibration tools (compressive and decompressive) and understand their role and use for the applications of rehabilitation, edema management, injury recovery, posture and dynamic movement management
5. 5.     Demonstrate and discuss the new understanding of manipulating the ‘neuromyofascial’ system.
6. 6.     Demonstrate and discuss the use of vibration massager and vibrating cups with a psycho-social approach to care.
7. 7.     A systematic approach to treatment of common NMSK conditions with a process that includes scanning, connecting, and rippling (following fascial chains).
8. 8.     Integrating multiple breathing patterns to help facilitate positive NMSK outcomes.
9. 9.     Introduce and discuss how therapists can guide patients/clients in exploring the interoceptive aspects of the pain experience. 

Hour One

• Brief outline of the course; the topics that will be covered, practical/case studies
• Identifying the problem – MSK Injury statistics (Burden of Disease Data)
• Introduction of FMT Movement Pyramid
• History of vibration therapy
• Present and Future of vibration therapy as it pertains to human movement and the pain experience
• Touch science review. Exteroceptive, interoceptive and kinesthetic components to touch.

Hour Two

• Vibration Science
  • Mechanisms
    • Mechanical Effects
    • Fluid/Vascular Effects
    • Chemical/Hormonal Effects
    • Skin-brain Connection
    • Psychological Effects
• o    Risk Prevention
• o    Research – Vibration effects on pain, human movement, special populations and performance
• o    General Vibration Application Rules (Indications/Contraindications)
• o    Focal Vibration Therapy – General Technique Considerations
  • Dosage Parameters
  • Scan, Connect, Ripple Approach

10-minute Break

Hour Three

• Effects of Compression and Vibration on the human body
• Focal Compressive Vibration Therapy (Scan, Connect, Ripple):
• Common MSK Injury applications:
• Trunk practical applications and case studies
• Upper Extremity practical applications and case studies

Hour Four

• Continued…
• Lower Extremity – compressive vibration practical application and case studies
• Effects of decompression, shear, and vibration on the human body
• Decompressive (Cupping) Vibration Therapy
• Common Decompression/Vibration Applications:
• Trunk – Low Back, Cervical conditions

1 Hour Lunch

Hour Five

• o    Common Applications
  • Upper Extremity – Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist/Hand
  • Lower Extremity – Knee, Calf, Foot
  • Expanded (Somatic-Psychological Approach) View of Pain Science
    • Introducing the history and application of body psychotherapy and body awareness approached to manual therapy
    • Somatic/Interoceptive Re-appraisal Process – Emotional Mapping
    • Holistic Approach to Manual Therapy

Hour Six

• Concept: Painting the Area: Novel and Safe Inputs to the Nervous System
• Concept: Connect to Stimulus (Combination Vibration Therapy - Compressive/Decompressive Stacking)
• Concept: Non-Judgmental Interpretation (What do you Feel?)
  • Psycho-Social Tactics
    • Task Positive Network – How to Influence Affective Aspects of Pain and Movement.
• Concept: Breath Stacking – adding breath into the treatment experience 
• Concept: Meaningful Movement Reintroduction
• Case Study – See One, Do One, Teach One Approach
  • Workshop the application of kinesiology tape and compressional floss bands for common MSK injuries.