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Registration deadline is February 26th.
Minimum 12 people required; maximum 24 people.

All fees shown on online registration form page are subject to GST.

Registration fees including GST:

• MTAS members: $375
• Non-MTAS: $425 
• Students: $225 (applies to those who are student members of MTAS at the time of the workshop)

Method of payment:

• Visa and MasterCard via the built-in online payment tool.
• E-transfer to payment@saskmassagetherapy.com (direct/auto deposit only, no security question).

Credits and hours:

• 7 primary credits.
• 8:30am - 5pm.  1-hour lunch and 2 stretch breaks.  No food and beverage services are provided.

Registration fee includes two complimentary textbooks: Joint Play and IASTM by Dr. Vizniak.
Instrument sets are normally $600 online, but $400 at the course - bring your credit card!

About the Instructor:
See Dr. Nik's full bio here: https://www.prohealthsys.com/about/dr-nikita-vizniak/

 
Dr. Nikita Vizniak (aka ‘Dr. Nik’), BSc, DC, ERYT, RMT, CES is a collection of ~214 bones, ~472 joints, and soft tissues that loves to learn, teach and help people reach their optimal potential.

He is an author, clinician and professor of clinical cadaver anatomy, exercise therapy, orthopedics, joint mobilizations, and a globally recognized subject matter expert. He is certified by the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Corrective Exercise Specialist, practitioner at prohealthclinics.com and has authored many textbooks, YouTube videos and CE courses used around the world; including the best-selling Muscle Manual and Orthopedic Assessment, among others. His works have been translated into many languages and help millions of students, clinicians and instructors promote evidence-based, best practices of multidisciplinary patient-centered care. 
Dr. Nik loves teaching and empowering people with results-based practical content – anatomy is the foundation of his work, progressing to assessment and action. His motto – ‘We are all students and life is cumulative – work smarter not harder and have fun. #sayitwithasmile’ Follow him on FB, IG or YouTube.
 

INTRODUCTION TO IASTM

Click here to watch videos explaining IASTM:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65e-mp3Xjh0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gY5QldX3TN8

Learn about Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) and how it can benefit your practice, save your hands, improve outcomes and prolong your career. Discussion topic includes definition, basic application, soft tissue healing principles, review of the literature and application in practice. We let you try dozens of instruments and tools to make your treatments easier and more effective – then you can choose the best option and make an informed decision. Stop with cookie cutter techniques and start critical thinking and application – including active mobilization therapies and functional rehab protocols. See how IASTM is an extension of your body that will give you renewed confidence in skills to use in practice.

Who should attend:
This course is open to massage therapists, athletic therapists, kinesiologists, physicians, physician assistants, chiropractors, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, athletic trainers, and nurses.

Reference Text: Introduction to IASTM. Professional Health Systems Inc. 

Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of this course participants will be able to…

… identify tissue specific structure (muscle, fascia, tendon, bone, ligament, nerve and viscera)
… review of current literature and contraindications, indications and application
… generate a list of indications, application and dosing protocols
… apply the basic evidence based outcome protocol

Step 1 – Functional range of motion (ROM) screen
Step 2 – Locate area of restriction or adhesion
Step 3 – Detailed muscle testing and palpation
Step 4 – Use instrument on specific adhesions and improve mobility
Step 5 – Re-Test to show yourself and the client the results!

… apply the appropriate IASTM treatment edge based on the target tissue and desired treatment effect
… discuss case study specific application in practice
… achieve better client results by identifying the true cause of pathology and working smarter not harder

Class format:

Hands on anatomy and palpation review (bone, ligament, joint, muscle, nerve, vessel, fascia)
Evidence based clinical integration of assessment with pathology and evidence informed treatment options listed below:
Efficient biomechanics - work smarter instead of harder to prevent injury and get better results
Assessment Orthopedic and neurologic testing – have an accurate clinical understanding of the patient-specific injury, compensation and dysfunction, differential diagnosis.

IASTM use of instruments and critical thinking to improve results and decrease clinician fatigue by specific tissue and body region – indications, contra indications, basic and advanced

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Event location:
Axiom Career College, 2345 Avenue C North, Saskatoon, Sask.     
Ample free parking available.
You are welcome to bring your own snacks, lunch etc.  There is a hot beverage vending machine on site and several restaurants/take out in the general vicinity of the school.

WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY:
No refunds if cancelled after February 13th.
​Cancellations prior to February 13th - 50% refund.