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About Tom Ockler, PTThomas K. Ockler P.T. received his P.T. degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1978. In his 44 plus years of uninterrupted clinical practice, Tom has focused much of his attention on the correction of chronic pain and somatic dysfunctions using Non-Manipulative Manual Therapy Techniques. He has extensive teaching experience throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. His background in bio-mechanics along with orthotic fabrication has been integrated with cutting-edge pain science and non-manipulative techniques to find cures for difficult musculo-skeletal disorders. Tom uses a unique style that injects humor into complicated subjects and has developed teaching methods that explain very complicated subjects in easily understandable formats. Tom's training manuals, DVDs and You Tube Videos are all designed to be user-friendly educational resources for mastering these techniques. |
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In 1999, Tom founded Alternative HealthCare Solutions; a solo practice devoted to the identification and correction of the most stubborn and complicated somatic dysfunctions. His practice draws patients from all over the USA as well as Canada and Europe.
About the Course
Muscle Energy Technique is one of the most effective and valuable manual techniques for the identification and correction of somatic asymmetry and hypomobility. These techniques can be used immediately to find and correct the causes of all types of pain. These are not cover up procedures, but rather techniques that cure the problem with dramatic results
Unlike manipulative techniques, MET works via evidenced-based neuro-physiology using the muscle spindles to release tight muscles and decrease tone and excitability, thus restoring the bones and joints to normal mobility and returning them to symmetrical, smooth function.
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Course Objectives
- Understand the basic concepts of muscles as they relate to the somatic dysfunctions
- Understand the overwhelming advantages of MET vs Manipulation
- Be familiar with muscle spindle structure as well as its neuro-faciliatory functions
- Be able to palpate a "barrier" and understand the physiologic significance
- Identify gait / stance asymmetries as they relate to somatic dysfunction
- Palpate the basic landmarks of the Pelvis, Sacrum and Lumbar spine
- Evaluate the Pelvis, Sacrum, and Lumbar spine for asymmetry and hypomobility
- Decide on a proper sequence for treating a variety of somatic asymmetries
- Perform basic Muscle Energy Techniques for the Pelvis, Sacrum, and Lumbar spine
- Be able to dialog with patients about perpetuating factors and intercourse precautions
- Demonstrate basic stabilization exercises for Pelvic, Sacral and Lumbar dysfunctions
This two-day course involves a mix of theory, demonstration and hands-on practice. Actual evaluation and treatments will be performed by each participant using the methods learned. Plenty of time is allotted for hands on practice as well as questions and discussion
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