FMAT-LE: FMAT Lower Extremity

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FMAT-LE: FMAT Lower Extremity
Functional Mobilization^TM  for Athletic Trainers (FMAT)
A biomechanical approach to Soft Tissue Mobilization 

Prerequisites: None

Required Equipment:  None

Course Cost:  $661.00.  Early Bird Discount $595.00 for Registrations One Month Prior to Course  

Purpose
This approach presents the dynamic principles and procedures of Functional MobilizationTM as an evaluation and treatment component of the Functional Manual Therapy® treatment model. Functional MobilizationTM couples active and resisted movement (PNF) with soft tissue and joint mobilization to facilitate normalization of mechanical, neuromuscular, and motor control dysfunctions. The participant is trained to evaluate each movement segment through the use of PNF patterns and to combine the selective pattern into the full trunk and extremity patterns. Instruction will emphasize the treatment of both hypomobile structures and the stabilization of hypermobile segments with prolonged holds to promote activation of the core muscle's contraction. Functional MobilizationTM dynamically integrates the principles and procedures of PNF with soft tissue and joint mobilization for each technique. Instruction will emphasize mobile and hypermobile structures, stabilize hypermobile articulations and reeducation of the motor system.

Objectives
Participants will:

Develop specific fascia layer palpation skills to assist in soft tissue mobilization of dysfunctional tissue.

Perform Functional Soft Tissue Mobilization techniques as an integrated component of the Functional Manual Therapy® system for the lower extremity kinetic chain

Develop specific Functional Mobilization™ progression strategies to enhance functional capacity of the lower extremity.

Develop competence in orthopedic assessment and treatment of focus areas: hip, knee and ankle/foot.

Instructor Note
The instructors advertised for the course are the intended instructors. The final number of instructors will be determined by course enrollment. Every effort is made to hold the course with the scheduled instructors. Course refunds or transfers will not be granted based on a change of instructors. Please note there may be instructor changes without prior notice.

Multiple instructors are scheduled for each course. However, the actual number of instructors at a course will be determined by final enrollment.

Hours
2 Days, 16 Hours. (Approved CEUs by BOC)

Breaks
No break food will be provided during FMAT courses.  We suggest you bring a water bottle and feel free to bring your own snacks

Audience
Athletic Trainers 

Attendees agree to utilize all skills of evaluation, assessment and treatment learned in this course to the extent allowed under the regulations of their professional practice act. By registering you acknowledge that your attendance does not represent authorization by the IPA, or any of its officers, to utilize any of the material learned which may lie outside of the strict interpretation of your practice act.

Attendance
Each attendee is expected to attend all hours of instruction to receive a certificate of completion. Any exceptions to this policy must be pre-approved in writing by the Directors.

Lab Clothing
Lab clothing is required Saturday through Sunday. Each participant's body must be accessible for observation and treatment. Please refrain from wearing large or sharp jewelry. A sweat suit is advisable between demonstrations, as temperatures may vary in the room.

Women: Two-piece swim suit or halter top / sports bra and shorts. (Please note that if you choose to wear a sports bra you will need an alternative top for the thoracic spine lab on Friday afternoon.)

Men: Shorts or swim trunks.

ALL: Warm-up suits or other clothing worn over the above described attire is advised to ensure comfort between demonstrations.

Course Preparation
This workshop is quite demanding and intense.  Please come prepared and rested.  Have your fingernails clipped back and filed as some techniques require fingertip pressure.  Review your basic anatomy of the trunk muscles, joints and fascia.  You will need this foundation readily available to apply the principles and procedures taught. Be sure to complete the required course preparation listed above.

Required Reading
Bibliography - Participants are required to review the FMAT Bibliography and read any article(s) they are unfamiliar with prior to taking the course.

Recommended Reading
Gray's Anatomy, English Edition: The section on connective tissue.
Trail Guide to the Body.  4th Edition.  Biel, Andrew, Books of Discovery: 2001. www.booksofdiscovery.com, 800-775-9227 or info@booksofdiscovery.com
Anatomy Trains.  Myers, Thomas W.  China:  Churchill Livingstone, 2001.