Online Continuing Education Courses

Vapocoolant Therapy - Indications/Contraindications, Triggerpoints and Technique

• Summarize the mechanism of action of vapocoolant spray and stretch
• Explain the indications and contraindications for the use of vapocoolant spray and stretch
• Determine the correct client positioning and spray application patterns for addressing myofascial trigger points in each of over forty-five separate muscles
• Identify the location of and referred pain patterns associated with various myofascial trigger points
• Determine the appropriate spray and stretch protocols to employ in addressing various soft tissue derived pain complaints
• Combine the two essential components of spray and stretch technique (proper client positioning and spray application) for maximum therapeutic efficacy
• Assess the degree to which each vapocoolant application has achieved the desired result