Good Vibrations! Massage Guns and Vibration Therapy - More Than Just Massage
- Speaker:
- Stuart Wilson, PT
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 01 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Copyright:
-
May 12, 2022
- Product Code:
- POS065141
- Media Type:
- Digital Seminar
Description
Many companies are selling percussion guns and adding vibration to their arsenal of tools - your patients are buying them…but the why and how of using them remains unclear. This recording will discuss the potential right place and right time for percussion and vibration therapy. Unravel the science to discover how you can connect the neurologic component to the orthopedic issues in a safe and effective manner with these tools.
Credit
Handouts/Brochure
| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Good Vibrations! (15.4 MB) | 57 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Speaker
Stuart Wilson, PT Related seminars and products
Stuart Wilson, PT
Master Instructor, RockTape
Stu is a teacher, a physical therapist, and a human movement junkie. Stuart began his PT career on the Big Island of Hawaii where he worked with all levels of athletes and orthopedic patients. Stuart owned and operated the Champion Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy clinic in Denver, CO. Champion specialized in sport-specific analysis and treatment that utilized a biomechanical, manual and functional medicine approach to problem solving. Stu is currently a director at Panther Physical Therapy and Sports Performance in Colorado where he continues to treat many patients and athletes of all levels.
Stuart graduated from Colorado State University with a BS in Exercise Sport Science, emphasis on Sports Medicine, and Human Anatomy and Neurobiology. He went on to earn his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, CO. Stuart has consulted for the USA Triathlon and has gained a respectful reputation as a running and cycling expert. He also served as the lead PT for the Colorado Ballet. Currently he is an affiliate faculty member for Regis University. He has submerged himself in SFMA Level 1 and 2, and has become FMS certified. He has completed Level 1 of 2 of the Functional Dry Needling certification.
Stuart presents on many topics including skiing, running, cycling, functional medicine, exercise as medicine, injury prevention, and functional ergonomics. He enjoys being outside and active with running, biking, hiking, snowboarding and playing on sports teams including ice hockey and soccer. Stuart’s favorite thing to do is be with his amazing wife and their two awesome young children.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Stuart Wilson is the owner of Elevate Health Labs and receives a speaking honorarium from Amneal Pharmaceuticals and RockTape, Inc. He receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Stuart Wilson is a member of the Sports and Orthopedic Sections of APTA.
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Objectives
- Evaluate history and common use of percussion guns and vibration tools.
- Investigate the advantages and science for percussion and vibration therapy.
- Determine precautions and contraindications of percussion and vibration tools.
- Perform common and novel applications that can enhance treatment by the use of percussion and vibration tools.
Outline
- Percussion Guns: What’s All the Buzz About?
- History
- Types of guns and features
- Pros and cons of different features
- Science Behind Vibration Therapy
- Popularized ways that percussion guns and vibration are used
- Scientific mechanisms and effects of vibration and percussion therapy
- Research for vibration in rehab or movement
- Proposed effects of vibration therapy
- Precautions and Contraindications
- Safe instructions and use, graded Exposure
- Application: Common Areas and Dysfunctions
- Mobility Zones
- Stability Zones
- Rippling
- Novel ways to use vibration therapy in clinical and movement settings
Target Audience
- Athletic Trainers
- Chiropractors
- Massage Therapists
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapy Assistants
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