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Essential Training – Indianapolis, IN

Date: 12/01/2024

Essential Hybrid Private Onsite for Community Health Network – Sports Medicine

Event Details:

Event Start Date: 12/01/2024

Start Time: 8:00 am

Location: Indianapolis, IN

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Graston Technique Essential Training

Overview

The objective of Essential Training is to introduce students and clinicians to GT therapy, its clinical applications, physiological effects/benefits, and potential contraindications. As a result, GT Providers can effectively treat the adverse effects of scar tissue and fascial restrictions as well as improve and maintain optimal range of motion.

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Essential Hybrid Training

Graston Technique (GT) therapy is an advanced form of instrument-assisted, soft tissue mobilization, which incorporates the use of six specially designed stainless steel instruments. GT therapy enables clinicians to effectively treat the adverse effects of scar tissue and fascial restrictions as well as improve and maintain optimal range of motion. The purpose of this basic training is to introduce students and clinicians to GT therapy, its clinical applications, physiological effects/benefits, and potential contraindication.

 

Essential Training Package: $2545 $2545
Student Essential Training Package: $2375 $2375

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

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Identify and discuss the indications, contraindications (relative and absolute) of GT.

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Review and develop a better understanding of soft tissue injury, healing and potential reactivity to instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (therapeutic and adverse).

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Develop skill and competence in the GT application of IASTM to the major regions of soft tissue.

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Demonstrate a working knowledge of the Graston Technique© brand instruments, GT treatments, potential effects, and benefits.

Include Instruments
Without Instruments

12 CEUs

Essential Practitioner Bundle

Begin your journey with the Graston Technique® Essential Training. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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6-Piece Instrument Set

Regular Price $3,045

$2,890

26 CEUs

Advanced Practitioner Bundle

Elevate your practice with the Graston Technique® Advanced Practitioner Bundle. This comprehensive package includes both Essential and Advanced Training courses, as well as access to the comprehensive Specialist Exam. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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Advanced Training

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6-Piece Instrument Set

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GT Specialist Exam Access

Regular Price $3,839

$3,250

30 CEUs

Master Practitioner Bundle

Achieve mastery in soft tissue mobilization with access to all of the major Graston Technique® training courses. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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Advanced Training

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6-Piece Instrument Set

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Upper Quadrant Course

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GT Specialist Exam Access

Regular Price $4,298 

$3,655

ProductQuantity

12 CEUs

Essential Training Only

Begin your journey with the Graston Technique® Essential Training. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

$650

26 CEUs

Advanced Practitioner Bundle

Elevate your practice with the Graston Technique® Advanced Practitioner Bundle. This comprehensive package includes both Essential and Advanced Training courses, as well as access to the comprehensive Specialist Exam. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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Advanced Training

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GT Specialist Exam Access

a $1,444 value for

$1,370

30 CEUs

Master Practitioner Bundle

Achieve mastery in soft tissue mobilization with access to all of the major Graston Technique® training courses. This does not include instruments.

Includes access to:

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Essential Training

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Advanced Training

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Upper Quadrant Course

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GT Specialist Exam Access

a $1,903 value for

$1,710

Instructor

Mike Ploski

<span style="font-weight: 400">Mike Ploski is a 1988 graduate of the University of Indianapolis Krannert School of Physical Therapy. Prior to completing his degree in physical therapy, he graduated from Temple University with a Master of Education in Exercise Physiology. Mike is recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist. He is also a certified and licensed athletic trainer. Mike traveled with the PGA Tour for 6 years as part of their onsite medical staff and worked another 5 years coordinating physical therapy and chiropractic care on the Tour. He also traveled with the CART racing league medical staff for 1 season.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Mike is one of the original Graston Technique providers, one of the original GT instructors, and now serves as a Clinical Advisor for Graston Technique, LLC. He served as the Clinic Director for GrasTech, the original Graston Technique clinic. He is respected internationally as a leading authority on instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization. Currently, Mike maintains a clinical practice at Body One Physical Therapy in Indianapolis. With his extensive experience in manual therapy, Mike specializes in soft tissue dysfunction associated with orthopedic injuries.</span>
Self-Paced Precourse
Live Virtual Session

Hour 1

Participants will identify & discuss the effects, benefits, physiological responses, indications & contraindications for the GT therapy

    • Welcome and introduction to technique
    • History, physiological rationale of IASTM, principles relating to soft-tissue dysfunction
    • Indications & contraindications
    • Anticipated responses and results from using GT instruments on soft-tissue conditions

Hour 1 – 2

Introduction to the six GT stainless steel instruments

    • Description of each instrument
    • Proper handholds and treatment strokes
    • Video demonstration of basic strokes – Scanning, Sweeping, Strumming, Brushing, Swiveling, Scooping, J-strokes and Framing
    • How to make a soft-tissue assessment using GT instruments

 

Hour 2 – 3

    • Concepts of evidence-based practice as related to GT research
    • Clinical integration of IASTM
    • GT research

Hours 3 - 4

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the thigh & knee

Thigh and Knee Labs
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum, Frame and J-stroke the thigh and knee

  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 4 - 5

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the hip, pelvis, and ITB

Hip, pelvis, and ITB Labs
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum, Frame, and J-stroke the pelvic region
  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 5 - 6

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the foot and ankle

Foot and ankle Labs
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum and J-stroke on the foot and ankle

  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 6 - 7.5

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow

Hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow Labs
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum and J-stroke the hand, forearm, and elbow

  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 7.5 - 9

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the shoulder girdle

Shoulder Lab
  • Scan, Sweep, Strum and J-stroke on the shoulder

  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in this area

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 9 - 10

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the cervical spine

Cervical Lab
  • Scan, Sweep, Fan, Strum, Swivel, Scoop, Brush, J-stroke & Frame the cervical spine
  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 10 - 11

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the lumbar spine

Lumbar Lab
  • Scan, Sweep, Fan, Strum, Swivel, Scoop, Brush, J-stroke & Frame the lumbar spine
  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise

Hours 11 - 12

Review structural anatomy, kinesiology & therapeutic exercise of the thoracic spine

Thoracic Lab
  • Scan, Sweep, Fan, Strum, Swivel, Scoop, Brush, J-stroke & Frame the thoracic spine
  • Detect soft-tissue adhesions in these areas

  • Discuss proper instrument choice

  • Explain & demonstrate treatment protocol including relevant therapeutic exercise