FUNCTIONAL ANATOMIC PALPATION SYSTEMS (F.A.P.) soft tissue anatomy palpation seminars for manual practitioners

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FunctionalAnatomySeminars.com offers high-quality seminars to manual-medicine practitioners, providing guidance in assessment, diagnosis, treatment & rehabilitation.
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F.A.P.™ Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems Seminars

F.R.R.™ Functional Range Release Seminars

FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY SEMINARS

Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems F.A.P.™These seminars offer advanced instruction in soft-tissue palpation and assessment to manual-therapy practitioners including Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Massage and Athletic Therapists, Osteopaths and Medical Doctors. F.A.P.™ Seminars are designed to teach practitioners to quickly and efficiently locate and assess specific anatomic structures in order to improve diagnostic and treatment specificity. Improved manual-palpation skills enhance soft-tissue assessment skills and add specificity to any form of manual care.

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Functional Range Release F.R.™Functional Range Release™ is a revolutionary soft-tissue treatment and rehabilitation management system. Utilizing the trademarked 'PAIL's' (Progressive Angular Isometric Loading™) and Tissue Tension Technique™, Functional Range Release™ soft-tissue management expands on the basic tenets of myofascial-release treatments by simultaneously assessing, expanding, and instantly strengthening the patient’s functional range of motion. Following up on the widely popular Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems™ Seminars, offering advanced instruction in soft-tissue palpation and assessment, F.R.™ Seminars provide manual-medical professionals including Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Massage and Athletic Therapists, Osteopaths and Medical Doctors, instruction in this innovative soft-tissue treatment system which some refer to as the new gold standard in soft-tissue injury management.

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Both Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems F.A.P.™ and Functional Range Release F.R.™ were created by Dr. Andreo Spina. All seminars are conducted by our team of qualified professionals.

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F.A.P.™ & F.R.™ Lower Limb Seminar
F.A.P.™ Lower Limb
F.A.P.™ Spine
F.A.P.™ Upper Limb
F.R.™ Lower Limb
F.R.™ Spine
F.R.™ Upper Limb

This four day seminar will cover the Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems (F.A.P.)™ & Functional Range Release™ soft-tissue assessment, treatment and rehabilitation techniques for the 'Lower Limb' including the pelvis, thigh, leg, and foot regions. Successful participants will receive official certification and receive the title of certified Functional Range Release™ Lower Limb providers.

Included in the certification will be the addition of the participant into our 'Find-a-Provider' web referral system as well as usage of the F.R.™ logo (as per the regulations set by Functional Anatomy Seminars).

F.A.P.™ Lower Limb Seminars include training in palpation of specific anatomic structures of the pelvis, thigh, leg, and foot. Structures include the iliopsoas, sacrotuberous ligament, obturator externus, flexor hallucis longus and many more. In addition to soft-tissue palpation training, functional assessment and treatment options are discussed for each structure. Auxiliary topics include discussion of current clinical research regarding assessment and treatment of common conditions such as Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome, Medial Tibial Stress syndrome, Sacroiliac joint dysfunction, Patellofemoral Pain syndrome, Achilles tendonopathy/tendonitis, lower limb kinetic chain dysfunction, plantar fasciitis, and many more.

F.A.P.™ Spine Seminars include training in palpation of specific anatomic structures of the head and neck, Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), thorax, low back, and pelvis. Structures covered include the pterygoids, suboccipital triangle, external oblique, gluteus minimus and many more. In addition to soft-tissue palpation training, functional assessment and treatment options are discussed for each structure. Auxiliary topics include discussion of current clinical research regarding the assessment and treatment of common conditions such as Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD), Cervicogenic Headache, Spinal pain (low back pain, neck pain), Pelvic hypermobility, and many more.

F.A.P.™ Upper Limb Seminars include training in palpation of specific anatomic structures of the anterior thorax, shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand. Structures include Pectoralis major and minor, quadangular space, Flexor Digitorum Profundus and many more. In addition to soft-tissue palpation training, functional assessment and treatment options are discussed for each structure. Auxiliary topics include discussion of current clinical research regarding the assessment and treatment of common conditions such as Subacromial Impingement, Thoracic Outlet syndrome, Scapular Dyskinesis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, tennis elbow (lateral epicondylosis), and many more.

Functional Range Release™ Lower Limb Seminars include comprehensive training in advanced fascial-release techniques for structures of the leg, thigh and pelvis. Targeted tissues include muscular fascial sheaths, muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissues, and neural structures. In addition to training in soft-tissue management, functional assessment, kinetic-chain fascial lines, additional treatment options are discussed for each structure. Auxiliary topics include a review of the Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems™ method of palpation, and discussion of current clinical research regarding assessment and treatment of common conditions such as lower-limb nerve entrapments/irritations, ligament sprains and/or ruptures, tendonopathies, and kinetic-chain dysfunction of the lower limbs and pelvis.
Pre-requisite: Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems™ Lower Limb Seminar

Functional Range Release™ Spine Seminars offer comprehensive training in our soft tissue treatment and assessment system applied to soft tissue structures of the head and neck, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ), thorax, low back, and pelvis. Targeted tissues range from muscular fascial sheaths, muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissues, and neural structures. Also included is a review of the Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems™ method of palpation for each structure, assessment and discussion of kinetic chain and core dysfunction, and discussion of current clinical research, diagnosis, and treatment options for conditions of the Spine.
Pre-requisite: Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems™ Spine Seminar.

Functional Range Release™ Upper Limb Seminars offer training in our myofascial release, assessment, and rehabilitation system for structures of the shoulder and arm including fascial sheaths, connective tissue, tendons, muscles, and ligaments. As the techniques are displayed, instructors will review the Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems palpation method for each structure, as well as discuss clinical and functional assessment tools, rehabilitative methods, and current clinical research topics. Axillary topics include management of upper limb and shoulder neuropathies, scapular dysfunction, shoulder rehabilitation, tendonopathies, ligament injuries, and many more.
Pre-requisite: Functional Anatomic Palpation Systems™ Upper Limb Seminar

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Seminar Schedule

F.R. Lower Limb Toronto
Feb. 4-5 / 2012
F.A.P. Spine Toronto
Feb. 25-26 /2012
F.A.P. Upper Limb Toronto
Mar. 31-Apr. 1 / 2012
F.A.P./F.R. Upper Limb Italy
May. 24-27 / 2012

Tentative Dates

F.A.P. Upper Limb
May 5-6/2012 Winnipeg

TESTIMONIALS

"The F.A.P.™ course was very useful on a number of levels. It provided a thorough overview of anatomy, but more importantly clinically applicable anatomy that you can use 'Monday morning'. The instructors provided good hands on assistance and managed to weave in many clinical pearls that further added to the value of the course. Without question I would recommend F.A.P.™ courses to others. I look forward to taking the next one."
Dr. Dean Wright
Chiropractor, Claims & Administrative Officer – Canadian Chiropractic Protective Assoc.
Former President Ontario Chiropractic Association

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