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Chiropractic Doctor

Soft Tissue Injuries 120 : Modalities: Theories, Application and Treatment

Credit Hours(s)4.0

InstructorsLinda Simon, DC

Price$80.00 USD

Format(s)Downloadable Course in PDF, Text

Educational Objectives

Explain the structural components of soft tissue.
Relate impact forces to functional movements of soft tissue and the development of scar tissue and adhesions.
Demonstrate diagnostic evaluation of soft tissue injury.
Differentially diagnose types of soft tissue injury.
Discuss the patterns of healing of soft tissue injuries.
Describe the diagnostic tools in determining soft tissue injuries.
Relate stress responses of soft tissues to development of structural and functional changes to injured tissues and their associated regions.
Perform diagnostic tests and order imaging to best determine injury to soft tissue.
Instruct the patient on correct application of ice and wet heat for soft tissue injury.
Perform and explain proper stretching; passive, active and postfacilitation of soft tissues.
Learn which therapy machines are best suited for your practice.
Utilize infrared and electrical muscle stimulation in soft tissue injury.
Apply appropriate contraindications of electric modalities to the individual patient’s care.
Discern between the various EMS options for each soft tissue and injury (Interferentail current, galvanic, microcurrent, sine wave, Russian stimulation).
Determine the most effective type of ultrasound for treatment of particular soft tissue injuries.
Learn the benefits and applications of cold laser therapy.
Understand the variety of massage therapy protocols and their applications.
Discuss the benefits of each form of modality with your patient.
Demonstrate and discuss exercise rehabilitation and muscle strengthening.
Apply a combination of modalities for specific conditions of the upper and lower extremities and the spine.

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