Advice From The Experts: How To Treat The Injured Runner
We sat down with our running experts, Rachel Dillon, PT, DPT, Astym cert, and Scott Tilson, PT, DPT, Astym cert, to talk about their experience treating runners and the running community.
We sat down with our running experts, Rachel Dillon, PT, DPT, Astym cert, and Scott Tilson, PT, DPT, Astym cert, to talk about their experience treating runners and the running community.
Repetitive abuse and neglect had taken its toll on my left calf. As an ultrarunner I push the envelope of extremes. I had to take a break from running When I me Sae, my PT, and he explained the Astym procedure, I was hopeful...
Astym® therapy has helped many individuals recover from a variety of conditions as well as, relieve pain, restore function, and regain range of motion. Before deciding on any treatment, we always recommend consulting with a trusted healthcare provider. It’s important to be properly evaluated and talk with them before deciding on a course of treatment.
Did you know, according to the CDC, at least 3 million older adults visit the ER for fall-related injuries every year?* Factors such as lower body weakness, difficulty walking, poor balance, and foot pain can all increase a person's risk of falling but are preventable with proper rehab therapy.
Want to help your patients stay safe and active? Check out these 5 tips to decrease your patients' chance of falling!
It’s not just affecting millennials. Text neck is easily one of the most rapid modern age “conditions” effecting the general population and for good reason....
Backpacks are a necessity for many hikers, students, and commuters. They simplify carrying important items but can quickly become uncomfortable if used improperly.
You're on the road to recovery and sometimes it takes longer than you would like. So what can you do to get the most out of your treatment and get better, faster?⠀
"Scar tissue formed after surgery or injury often ends up being painful and limiting movement for patients. Although there are a number of possible treatments, these options are expensive and often have only limited success. According to Drs. Michael Mont, Morad Chughtai, Jared Newman, and their colleagues, a revolutionary new approach is now available. Called Astym therapy, the new method works by stimulating the body’s own mechanisms of regeneration for soft tissues and re-absorption of scar tissue. Crucially, after treatment, patients report significant improvements in mobility and pain relief..."
Your Astym Certified therapist went through intensive training to become an expert in treating soft tissue dysfunctions and scar tissue. With Astym therapy, you're an active participant in your recovery. Here's what to expect during your first visit:
After driving back to Wyoming from Nebraska my lower back was starting to kill me. At one point it was so bad that my back would lock up and put me on the ground...
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Blended Learning
Online work before live course
8 hours/day for in-person portion
6-10 hours to complete online work
Eligible for up to 29.25 CEUs
Self-Paced
1:1 exams with instructors via Zoom
Access for 60 days
Up to 28 hours to complete
Eligible for up to 28 CEUs
The value of the Astym Certification remains the same whether a clinician has been certified through our hybrid learning experience or our online course experience. Both educational opportunities require intensive online training and interactive practical exams with an Astym Certified Instructor.