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Summer_Workshops.jpg This year's summer workshop will be conducted by instructor James Waslaski. Mr. Waslaski is an Author & International Lecturer who teaches approximately 40 seminars per year around the globe. He’s served as AMTA Sports massage Chair and FSMTA Professional Relations Chair. His audience includes massage and physical therapists as well as athletic trainers, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses and physicians. He will be teaching the following courses:

Orthopedic Massage for Pelvic Stabilization and Upper Body Conditions

Orthopedic Massage for Lower Body Conditions


2012 AMTA-IL Summer Workshop Course Descriptions

 

Orthopedic Massage for Pelvic Stabilization and Upper Body Conditions

Based on revolutionary clinical research, participants will learn new techniques that will forever change the way they approach myofascial, trigger point, and tendon pain. These innovative structurally oriented routines, offer pain-free multi-modality methods for achieving immediate results from the following clinical conditions: Low back pain, SI joint, dysfunction, disc compression, bulging discs, sciatica, rotator cuff injuries, shoulder impingement, bursitis, pectoralis minor strains, bicipital tendinosis, rhomboid pain, thoracic outlet, cervical sprains and strains, whiplash, atlas / axis & C1/C2 mobilization, migraine headaches, medial and lateral epicondyle pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and joint arthritis. Ground-breaking Frozen Shoulder and Hip Capsule Adhesion techniques will highlight this dynamic interactive workshop. This incredible multimedia presentation, consisting of assessments, treatments, and client self care for chronic pain and sports injuries, will facilitate permanent results; even in the most complicated clinical conditions.



Orthopedic Massage for Lower Body Conditions

Participants will use modalities such as functional assessment, myofascial release, posturology, neuromuscular therapy, scar tissue immobilization, myoskeletal alignment, P.N.F. stretching and strengthening in a very precise order.  This unique presentation will address the clinical approach to assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of the spine and pelvis.  This unique multidisciplinary approach will eliminate even the most complicated pain conditions in the lower extremity immediately and permanently. Lower Body Conditions addressed are; Low Back Pain, Sciatica, SI Joint Pain, Frozen Hips, Bulging Discs, Patella femoral Pain, Patella Tendinosis, Chondromalacia, IT Band Friction Syndrome, Fixated Posterior Fibular Head Pain, Abnormal Knee Rotation, Medial & Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprains, Medial and Lateral Meniscus Tears, ACL & PCL Sprains, Hamstring Strains, Popliteal Pain, Plantaris Strains, plantarfasciitis, Achilles tendinosis, posterior medial shin pain, anterior lateral shin pain, anterior lateral compartment syndrome, fallen arches, hyper-pronated feet, ankle sprains and strains, bunions, hammer toes, neuromas, and joint arthritis.


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Instructor Bio: James Waslaski, AA, LMT, CPT (NASM)

James Waslaski is an Author & International Lecturer on Chronic Pain and Sports Injuries, teaching approximately 40 seminars per year around the globe.  He’s developed 7 orthopedic massage and sports injury DVDs and authored manuals on Advanced Orthopedic Massage, Clinical Sports Massage, and Client Self Care.  James new  book  “Clinical Massage Therapy, A Structured Approach in Pain Management” with Pearson Publishing was released September 2011.  James presents at state, national and international massage, chiropractic, and osteopathic conventions.  This includes keynote speeches at the Florida State Convention, the New England Regional Conference, World of Wellness, World Massage Festival and the Australian National Massage Conventions.  His audience includes massage and physical therapists as well as athletic trainers, chiropractors, osteopaths, nurses, physicians, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and high-end sports and athletic trainers.   James received the FSMTA International Achievement Award and was inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame in 2008.







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