Understanding Fascia, Tensegrity, and Myofascial Trigger Points - 14 CE Hours
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NEW Course for June 2025. The 14 CE hour Understanding Fascia, Tensegrity, and Myofascial Trigger Points is a roadmap for fascia-focused therapists. It explains the what, the why, and the where of the underlying logic and practical applications of working with fascia as a massage therapist. The introduction explains the theory and logic of fascia in the body. The second part explains how fascia impacts a massage therapists work, specifically through the explanation of myofascial trigger points, applied techniques, and massage treatment protocols. Part three covers common pain referral patterns you may see in practice.
This course will present:
Principles of fascia and tensegrity
Myofascial trigger points and where they lie in each muscle
Assessment and treatment of myofascial trigger points
Client treatment protocols using fascia-focused techniques
Skeletal muscle review with referred pain patterns and treatment applications
You Will Receive: Understanding Fascia, Tensegrity, and Myofascial Trigger Points, by John Sharkey, guide with instructions, exam of 70 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your questions.
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our massage online continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
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__________ speaks about the distribution of tensional and compressional force relationships of balance and integrity within a unified fascial system or body-wide fascial net.
A. Myofascia
B. Fasciategrity
C. Tensegrity
D. Embryology
What are aponeuroses?
A. Cord-like tendons
B. Flat tendons
C. Ligaments that are part of the joint capsule
D. Ligaments located outside the joint capsule
Which of the following is NOT an indication for MET?
A. To mobilize restricted joints
B. To improve suspected bone health pathology
C. To return normal length to shortened muscles and fascia
D. To improve circulation, respiration, and neuromuscular relationships
What technique aims to trap a portion of tissue and move the remaining tissue below – including any fibers contained within the tissue – into a stretch position?
A. Connective tissue release
B. Active cryotherapy techniques
C. Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique
D. Mechanotherapy
