Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: More Than Scratching the Surface Presenter: Dr. Ted Forcum

This on-demand course, "Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: More Than Scratching the Surface," is presented by Dr. Ted Forcum. It offers an in-depth exploration of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques, designed to help practitioners integrate multiple modalities of care with chiropractic treatment. The program aims to optimize patient response, enhance healing, and accelerate recovery to the highest level of ability. Dr. Forcum, leveraging decades of experience with world-class athletes and complex injuries, provides valuable insights into managing challenging cases. Attendees will gain practical knowledge in IASTM, functional evaluation, rehabilitation, and gait biomechanics, equipping them with advanced tools to improve patient outcomes and expand their therapeutic repertoire.

• •Understand the physiological mechanisms and evidence base for instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) techniques
• •Identify appropriate patient presentations and contraindications for IASTM application
• •Perform functional movement assessments to determine soft tissue dysfunction and treatment priorities
• •Apply IASTM protocols across multiple anatomical regions and tissue types
• •Integrate IASTM with chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitation strategies for comprehensive patient care
• •Analyze gait biomechanics to identify compensatory patterns and develop targeted treatment plans
• •Develop evidence-based rehabilitation progressions to optimize healing and return to function