BATES THERAPY
Workshop 1
Introduction to The Bates Technique and Treatment of the Upper Torso, Neck and Upper Extremities
CPE 28 Points
Introduction
Bates therapy is a dynamic and valuable skill that has an immediate and powerful effect in relieving non-specific pain by realigning muscles, tendons and ligaments. This workshop is for qualified professional therapists.
The versatility of Bates Therapy can be incorporated into any massage modality for use in clinics, at sporting events or wherever practicality allows. In some cases there is no need for a massage bed, use of oils and lotions, or the removal of clothing.
Duration
Workshop One – 28 hours – 4 days over two weekends
Course content
- A background of how and why this technique was developed
- The physiology and mechanics of the tissues to be treated, contraindications, and the technique defined
- Indications for treatment and possible causes for non-specific pain
- The practical application of the Bates technique on the upper torso, neck and upper extremities
- Upon satisfactory completion of the workshop, participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance for 28 hours. Included in the workshop is the Bates Therapy Workshop Manual detailing muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, arteries and veins with colour graphics, indications for treatment and possible causes for the non-specific pain syndrome. Each section explains how to treat that particular area. A photo of each body part detailing the treatment procedure is included with diagrams and supports the written version.
Course Objectives
- Relieve pain and suffering
- Correcting the realignment of damaged and torn tissue
- Assisting patients to return to their usual activities as soon as possible
Workshop Design
Day 1
- Registration
- Introduction and background to The Bates Technique
- Study patients profile of non-specific pain in the forarm
- Visual assessment, range of movement and joint testing
- Practical application to the forarm, elbows to fingers, includes treating the dysfunction of repetitive strain and carpel tunnel syndrome
Day 2
- Study patients profile of non-specific pain in neck, shoulder and thoracics
- Visual assessment and range of movement of neck and shoulder
- Practical application to the thoracic areas, neck, shoulders, upper extremities, includes the dysfunction of frozen shoulder
Day 3
- Patients profile and visual assessment review
- Practical application to chest and upper extremities, includes dysfunction of ribcage restrictions and continuing the treatment of frozen shoulder
Day 4
- Visual assessment and range of movement to neck
- Practical application to the neck, includes dysfunction of whiplash injuries, migraines and headaches
- Review entire four day procedure
Please Note:
Numbers are limited
This is a practical course, short finger nails are required and comfortable clothing should be worn.
Participants should bring their own lunch, towels, pillow, and one massage bed to share
