I started receiving Astym therapy after my doctor diagnosed me with plantar fasciitis. So far I've had about 6 treatments and as a result I can feel an improvement in my foot pain. Hopefully the next 6 will get me pain free! Paul Smith Liberty, Missouri Clinic: SERC...
I had been having shoulder therapy that was targeted with posture improvement exercises. All was going well after two weeks. Then for some unknown reason I awoke one morning with a very stiff neck. Which I now blame on a pillow. Within a few days, I...
I hit my calf on a trailer hitch and received a huge hematoma. Started having twinges and tingling in right calf down to the foot. Saw foot Dr. said I had plantar fasciitis. After about a year I was sent to see a neurologist. He...
My foot pain happened after a 5k race in a pasture on a great day. A couple of months later I developed heel pain in my right foot. A visit to my sports clinic and I had an appointment with a fantastic physical therapist. Laura...
While beginning training for the Oklahoma Memorial Half Marathon in January 2014, I developed a mean case of plantar fasciitis. I was able to run on it, but it was extremely painful for the first few miles of each training run. The day after a...
I am 45 years young. I am a runner and have run in 2 half marathons per year for the last 4 years. I started having a problem with plantar fasciitis several years ago. I saw a podiatrist who gave me a painful steroid injection...
I received Astym therapy during my rehab for my ACL. I found it beneficial for not only my knee, but for my plantar fasciitis as well. My feet have been a constant annoyance for about a year now and I tried several arch supports, but...
I have suffered from plantar fasciitis for well over 30 years. Development of bone spurs have resulted in loss of about 90% of walking ability. Thanks to Ryan Richardson and the team at Benchmark, I may very well be able to avoid surgery. Ryan is...
I suffered from plantar fasciitis in my right foot for almost two years. My pain was so bad couldn't walk without pain. I went to a doctor and received several injections. They were very painful and wore off within a few weeks. Tried Astym therapy and...
When I started coming to Diamond Physical Therapy in late November 2013, I was unsure if I could really be cured of my plantar fasciitis. I had already been wearing my orthotics for several months and I just couldn't get over that last hump. They...
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.
