Normal Function

July 6TH-7TH 2024

9AM-5PM

14 CEUs

Normal Function techniques emphasize secondary movements at joints as a means of normalizing minutia of function after local soft tissue work. Strictly speaking, secondary movements are vital, minute, and invisible components of larger, visible movements that prevent undue wear and tear on joint structures. In the context of this curriculum, the term “secondary movement” is expanded to include any smaller movement that ideally accompanies a larger movement, for longevity of joint health. Examples of secondary motion are the screw home mechanism (external tibial rotation with terminal knee extension), or pronation of the foot with internal hip rotation, in a closed-chain environment.   

Normal Function techniques can be used for assessment, to “oil” a joint for smoother performance, or to boost therapeutic potency at targeted areas. Most Normal Function Techniques are easy to apply, and can be unobtrusively peppered into your existing bodywork repertoire.

Myofascial Corrections

for Lateral Deviations

July 27TH-28TH 2024

9AM-5PM

14 CEUs

Lateral deviations occur when the pelvis is not evenly balanced over the legs and/or the mid-sternum is not evenly balanced over the pelvis. In a laterally deviated or laterally shifted pelvis the pelvis will be found to organize more overtop one leg than the other.  Deviations in the body’s lateral line are common, and can cause or contribute to numerous musculoskeletal aches and pains. It is reliably the case that when the pelvis shifts to one side a concomitant, contralateral shift will be present in the thorax. 

Participants will learn visual and palpatory assessments, as well as manual tests to determine lateral deviations. Detailed myofascial strategies will be discussed, and novel techniques demonstrated and practiced.