Vibration Release Techniques: Upper Body

For Upper Body Dysfunction :

For a complete review of local vibration, muscle fiber dysfunction, trigger point etiology and assessment, please review:

• The Effects of Local Vibration
• Muscle Fiber Dysfunction and Trigger Points

Techniques Covered in this Course:

• Upper Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Splenii, and Rhomboid Vibration Release
• Pectoralis Major and Minor Vibration Release
• Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Posterior Deltoid and Rhomboids Vibration Release
• Upper Extremity (Arm) Vibration Release
• Erector Spinae Vibration Release

Pre-approved credits for:

• Human Movement Specialist (HMS) Certification
• Integrated Manual Therapist (IMT) Certification

Pre-approved for Continuing Education Credits for:

• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors
• Group Exercise Instructors
• Massage Therapists
• Occupational Therapists - Intermediate
• Personal Trainers
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants

This Course Includes:

• AI Tutor
• Study Guide
• Text and Illustrations
• Audio Voice-over
• Research Review
• Technique Videos
• Practice Exam
• Pre-approved Final Exam

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4. Kim, J. Y., Kang, D. H., Lee, J. H., Se, M., & Jeon, J. K. (2017). The effects of pre-exercise vibration stimulation on the exercise-induced muscle damage. Journal of physical therapy science, 29(1), 119-122.
5. Imtiyaz, S., Veqar, Z., & Shareef, M. Y. (2014). To compare the effect of vibration therapy and massage in prevention of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Journal of clinical and diagnostic research: JCDR, 8(1), 133.
6. Lau, W. Y., & Nosaka, K. (2011). Effect of vibration treatment on symptoms associated with eccentric exercise-induced muscle damage. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 90(8), 648-657.
7. Koh, H. W., Cho, S. H., Kim, C. Y., Cho, B. J., Kim, J. W., & Bo, K. H. (2013). Effects of vibratory stimulations on maximal voluntary isometric contraction from delayed onset muscle soreness. Journal of physical therapy science, 25(9), 1093-1095.
   • Acute Pain
8. Guieu, R., Tardy-Gervet, M. F., & Roll, J. P. (1991). Analgesic effects of vibration and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation applied separately and simultaneously to patients with chronic pain. Canadian journal of neurological sciences, 18(2), 113-119.
   • During Contraction/Training
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12. Mottram, C. J., Maluf, K. S., Stephenson, J. L., Anderson, M. K., & Enoka, R. M. (2006). Prolonged vibration of the biceps brachii tendon reduces time to failure when maintaining arm position with a submaximal load. Journal of neurophysiology, 95(2), 1185-1193.
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15. Goebel, R., Haddad, M., Kleinöder, H., Yue, Z., Heinen, T., & Mester, J. (2017). Does combined strength training and local vibration improve isometric maximum force? A pilot study. Muscles, ligaments and tendons journal, 7(1), 186.