Myofascial Cupping Practitioner Certification

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Steven Capobianco, DC, MA, DACRB, CSCS, PES Related seminars and products

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Dr. Capobianco holds a BA and MA in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Steve is a practicing sports chiropractor, currently holding a Diplomate in Rehab from the ACA and a Performance Enhancement Specialists certification from the NASM. Dr. Capo launched a sports specific rehab and performance institute called ProjectMOVE in Denver, Colorado that focuses on identifying motor control dysfunction in an attempt to enhance human performance from the professional athlete to weekend warrior. Steve is an avid athlete with a passion for sports. He has spent 25 years competing in ice hockey, lacrosse, triathlons, adventure racing, and natural bodybuilding. Steve is the Senior Director of Medical Education for Rocktape, pioneering evidence-informed education and products that challenges the current understanding of human movement practices. He authored the Fascial Movement Taping manual and lectures worldwide on the movement based corrective tactics and strategies.
 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Steven Capobianco has an employment relationship with Implus Inc. He receives a speaking honorarium from Kinetisense. Steven Capobianco receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Steven Capobianco is a member of the American Chiropractic Association, the National Association of Sports Medicine, the American Veterinarian Chiropractic Association, and several others, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc.

 

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Objectives

1. Integrate the myofascial sequencing model.
2. Inspect neuroanatomy of the dermal & fascial subsystem.
3. Demonstrate a novel skin/fascial/movement screening process.
4. Evaluate research as it relates to connective tissue gliding, pain modulation, and movement therapies.
5. Practice and integrate myofascial cupping techniques related to soft tissue pathology.
6. Practice cupping techniques for tension/decompression effects, directionality, external cueing of movement and graded levels of pressure.
7. Perform various methods of performance and rehabilitative treatment techniques with RockPods.

Outline

Myofascial Cupping Framework
Review framework of the RockTape Movement Pyramid
Understand neuroanatomy, skin and fascial systems and how they relate to the course
Review the current literature related to myofascial cupping techniques.
Define Time Under Pressure (TUP) as it relates to decompression (curative vs. destructive dosages)
Review safety of applications
Cupping indications/contraindications

Skin/fascial/movement screening process
Introduce and practice use of cupping as it relates to direction and pressure
Types of Treatments:

• Tissue decompression:
  • External Glide – multiple vectors
  • Internal Glide 
  • Cupping plus Functional Movement 
• Treatment Variables: 
  • Body Positions 
  • Graded exposure techniques 
  • Distraction Methods

External Cueing Concept
Use of cupping for movement disorders (post stroke, different types of dystonias, parkinson's, etc)
Introduce and practice use of cupping as it relates to movement dysfunction
Types of Cueing:

• Tactile
• Visual & Tactile    

Nerve Entrapments
Learn, practice and perform specific applications of cupping for nerve entrapments:
Upper Extremity Entrapments – Median, Radial, Ulnar, others 
Treatment considerations for neural entrapment cupping: external glide, internal glide, meaningful movement 

Cupping with Movement
Learn, practice and perform specific applications of cupping with movement:
External Cueing for Movement Dysfunction:

• Isolated Movements — Flexion, Extension, Rotation, Ab/Adduction, Deviation
• Functional Movements — Sagittal, Frontal, Transverse Plane Patterns

Treatment considerations for cupping with movement, all movement is a screen/treatment opportunity, work and sport-related movement examples

Condition Specific Applications
Introduction of progression and regression concepts for specific conditions with cupping and taping applications (combo of therapeutic interventions)
Case studies — Lower Extremity, Trunk, Upper Extremity

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Occupational Therapists
• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Massage Therapists
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
• Exercise Physiologists

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