This webinar is geared for rehab specialists, in particular physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers and massage therapists, who are interested in learning about negative pressure therapy (also known as myofascial decompression or cupping) in the clinical setting. The presentation will introduce clinicians to the negative therapy using a pneumatic cupping system that includes vibrational as well as intermittent suction, and demonstrate how this therapy can improve patient outcomes via reduced swelling and lymphatic drainage.
Objectives:
- Review the history and principles of negative pressure therapy (aka Myofascial Decompression or Cupping) with regards to use in manual therapy, including lymphatic drainage
- Explain the indications and contraindications for using negative pressure
- Identify practical applications and use of the LymphaTouch device in the clinical setting
- Gain basic skill set using LymphaTouch to reduce swelling and increase range of motion
- Live demonstration showing static and dynamic usage
- Q & A
You can start and stop the course at any time.
Course Access: 1 year for on demand, Lifetime for Subscription customers
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Disclosure: No relevant information to disclose
Content disclosure: This course does not focus on any product or service.
Materials / prerequisite needed: N/A
1 hour
Continuing Education regulations may change. Please verify requirements with your licensure board for license renewal.
Athletic Trainers: WebExercises is an approved provider for the BOC, provider P10199. This course is approved in all states for Athletic Trainers. WebExercises is approved in Florida and Arizona and attendance will be filed with CE Broker.
Topic: Essential
Physical Therapy Approval for this course:
This course has been approved by the Arkansas Board of Physical Therapy. The course abides by regulatory guidelines for continuing education or is approved by virtue of approval by the Arkansas Physical Therapy board.
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky (Category 2) Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Doctor of Chiropractic course approval:
(see approval information below) *The licensed Doctor of Chiropractic shall be responsible for verifying the board requirements for license renewal.
Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.
Approval Information:
WebExercises is recognized by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards. PACE approved providers are accepted by the following Chiropractic State Boards: Alaska, Connecticut, DC, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wyoming.
Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi and Wisconsin are PACE approved but currently do not allow online Continuing Education.
The following State Boards accept PACE approved providers, but additionally request submission to the State Board:
Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kentucky, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas (plus CCE accredited Chiropractic College).
CCE accredited Chiropractic College:
WebExercises is sponsored by a CCE accredited Chiropractic College, Cleveland University-Kansas City. This course meets the appropriate standards for continuing education and qualifies for 1 CEUs (hour) in the following states:
Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Michigan.
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