I've suffered from plantar fasciitis for over 4 years. One doctor put me in a walking boot for 6 months. It helped, but then a couple years later both feet were affected. My mobility went downhill and I had surgery in September 2017. The surgeon...
I arrived at DPT having acquired plantar fasciitis from what I believe was a combination of of flat feet and walking with very tight calves. Nine months earlier, I had a double knee replacement and since have been struggling with tight calves. During my rehab...
I had been suffering with plantar fasciitis in my right foot for a very long time, years off and on. Sometimes it was so bad, I could barely walk. Those first few steps in the morning were incredibly painful. I have always enjoyed working out,...
Limping into the gym locker room, I spotted a flier advertising a new treatment available in town that would treat plantar fasciitis. After suffering from and attempting to treat this for well over a year, I was anxious to try something else. The medical doctor in...
I had a knee replacement in January 15 that did not go well causing constant pain and swelling requiring arthroscopy in June 15 to remove scar tissue. The joint was too loose and in Feb 17 I had to have a "Revision" or second replacement....
Five years ago, I had a flare up of my plantar fasciitis and I ended up on crutches. It was a very long rehab and very painful. Since that time I have had a laparoscopic knee surgery, two total knees and 1 revision of one...
I was receiving therapy for several months for plantar fasciitis and after the pain not getting better my therapist wanted me to try Astym therapy. I saw a difference immediately in the pain level, it was not gone completely but there were many times that I...
I started to suffer from Plantar Fasciitis in my left foot last winter. It wasn't caused by an injury, it just slowly started to bother me and got progressively worse as time went on. I went to a podiatrist for help but the inserts in...
I have had difficulty and pain with walking/running for few years, and it got to the point where it was stopping me from doing my normal daily activities. After numerous doctor visits, and various treatments I still did not have the relief or answer to...
I was seen for heel pain. The PT performed Astym therapy on my heel and calf. After a few sessions was able to get back into walking without pain and getting back into running and to train for a marathon. Mary, Astym Patient Mason City, Iowa Clinic: Athletico...
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.
