FMT Mobility Specialist

DC 

This course is valid for continuing education credit in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board: AK, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IA, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY (Considered distance learning, please check with your board how many hours you are allowed) 

Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states: FL, LA, MS, OK, WI 

CEU approval for this course has been submitted and is pending:  

NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within respective scope of licensing. It remains the attendees’ responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event. 

  

PT 

AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, SC, RI, TN, VA - FMT Basic meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of ATPTA KY (FMT Basic 6 Category 1 contact hours), Approval Number #160-APTAKY-2022.  

AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY - FMT Mobility Specialist meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards 

 

DC/IL - FMT Mobility Specialist (6 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.    

KY - FMT Mobility Specialist has been approved by the APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, Approval #160-APTAKY-2022 for 6 Category 1 contact hours. 

 

NY - FMT Mobility Specialist is approved by NYPTA, Approval #NY 23-06-04, for 7.2 contact hours.

   

TX - FMT Mobility Specialist has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 6.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval #71033  

 

ATC     

 

(BOC Approved provider # P8570) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (6 hours/CEUs FMT Mobility Specialist Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.      

 

LMT       

 

FMT Mobility Specialist (6 CEs) is approved (#179) by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider      

 

OT     

 

AR, HI, ID, MA, ME, MI, NE, ND, SC, TX, VA, WI OT - FMT Mobility Specialist meets continuing education requirements for these State OT Boards.    

 

25% fee for cancellations on courses that have been marked as “in progress” - or partially viewed. Execution of refund is contingent upon the review of RockTape/Implus Footcare LLC to determine course status. Full refunds will be issued to those who have not reviewed any portion of the course and will be processed within 3-5 business days. Refunds expected to be returned to the original payment method used unless stated otherwise by RockTape/Implus Footcare LLC. Due to the method of delivery for these courses (i.e., on-demand), registration is ongoing and therefore does not have a registration deadline associated with it.

• Do you offer discounts?

Yes, we offer military, student, and group discounts. For a student discount, please email a copy of your student ID or current course schedule with the year on it to student@rocktape.com. Be sure to note the exact course you are enrolling in to receive a specific code (i.e. August 15^th, 2023 Basic Webcast).

• What are your hours of operation?

Monday-Thursday: 7a-4p EST

Friday: 7a-4p EST

Holidays may impact these hours.

• Will I receive supplies with my course purchase?

This depends on the course type. The materials for a live course will be shipped to the course location and will be presented to you upon arrival. Webcast supplies will be sent directly to you and should be received on the week of. Our on-demand courses do not include supplies but can be purchased separately through our medical distribution partners. Please visit the "Get Medical Pricing" tab to purchase discounted materials for use in an on-demand course

• When does course registration close?

For a webcast course:

Webcast registrations close the Friday of the week before the scheduled class date/time (8/9 days -unless otherwise stated).

For a live course:

Live course registrations close 24 hours before the scheduled course date/time.

• I am enrolled in a webcast, but I have not received my supplies yet. Now what?

Supplies are sent manually on a course-by-course basis. This means your supplies and informational email will be sent to you on the week of. If you do not receive your supplies by the Thursday before the course, please reach out to student@rocktape.com for assistance.

• Do I need to have someone with me to practice on during a webcast or an on-demand course?

No, it is not necessary for you to have a model with you while you complete the course. However, we do find it helpful to practice the principles as they are presented, so you are more than welcome to have someone present with you during the course. Note: Any model/person(s) who have not registered for the course will not receive a certificate or CEU credits.

• Do I need to do anything to prepare myself before taking the post-course quiz?

Yes, please ensure you download the study guides located in the “Downloads” tab and complete your participant waiver (if you haven’t already).

• When will I receive my certificate?

For a live/webcast course:

If you have completed all the course paperwork and quizzes, you will receive your certificate in approximately three weeks from the course completion date.

For an on-demand course:

You will receive your certificate immediately after completing your course.

• How do I know if a course is approved for CEUs?

Please check the “CEU Details” tab on the course listing page. Each course, profession, and state have different approvals. If you do not see your profession and/or state on the CEU Details page, then we do not have approvals. You are more than welcome to check with your licensing board to see if the course meets their requirements.

• I am enrolled in a webcast. How do I log in to access the webcast?

Once you register and complete your waiver you will receive login instructions that includes your password to the webcast. Please read this document carefully and in full.

• For more information, downloadable guides, and tool hygiene guidelines, please visit: https://www.rocktape.com/medical/guides/downloads/

• Do you have any other questions or concerns?

Please reach out to student@rocktape.com.

Dr. Meghan Helwig

Dr. Meghan Helwig graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University. A native of Morris County, NJ, Dr. Helwig earned a finance degree from Villanova University where she was the starting goalie for 4 years for the Div. I Big East Field Hockey Team.

An athlete her entire life Dr. Helwig has a competitive mindset and understands the demands sport and life place on the body. She has numerous “tools in her toolbox” and has combined concepts and techniques such as ART, SFMA, NKT, DNS, TPI, Rocktape IASTM/Blades, Kinesiology Taping, and cupping to create her own unique system for assessment and intervention. She utilizes these tools and techniques to assess and treat her patients as a whole while uncovering the underlying “WHY” behind her patients' symptoms.

Hour One

• Welcome & introduction of instructor and course participants
• Overview of outline of the course; introduction of topics that will be covered as well as description of practical lab experience and presentation of case studies.
• What is FMT? Functional Movement Training

History of Self-Myofascial Release (Ch 1)

• Past and future rolling techniques, trends and movements
• Typical settings where students may have previously seen use of Self-MFR
• Foam Roller, pre and post workout
• Stick Massager, recovery concepts
• Mobility Ball, trigger point concepts
• Vibrating Foam Roller, enhancing inputs and neurological priming

New Science of Foam Rolling (Ch 2)

• Neurologic vs Mechanical Effects of Self-Myofascial Rolling
• Rolling concepts of influence on tissues and brain of person rolling

The Mechanical Effects (Ch 3)

• Mechanical Effects of Self-Myofascial Release techniques
• Shear and Compression Mechanics of skin and underlying tissues
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Tutorial and demonstration
• Differentiating Densification vs Fibrosis Tissue Restrictions
• Debunking myths of breaking up fascia, research review

The Neurologic Effects (Ch 4)

• Neurophysiological Effects Self-Myofascial Rolling techniques
• Introduction of concept of Body Maps with Clear and Faulty Representations
• Communication channels to the Brain via Skin and Fascia
• Review of Touch Science and its role in foam rolling

Psychosocial Effects (Ch 5)

• Using MFR as a layer in treatment variability to produce varied psychosocial effects

Review of Equipment (Ch 6)

• Rollers: equipment specs, typical rolling approach, unique rolling techniques
• Mobility Balls: equipment specs, typical rolling approach, unique rolling techniques
• Mobility Sticks: equipment specs, typical rolling approach, unique rolling techniques
• Vibration: equipment specs, typical rolling approach, unique rolling techniques

Hour Two

Safety with Self-MFR (Ch 7)

• Reducing risks involved in self-myofascial release (foam roller, sticks, balls)
• Relative and Absolute Contraindications to Foam Rolling

The FMT System (Ch 8)

• Technical and Practical Approach to Rolling Techniques
• How, Why, Where, Application and Performance Considerations
• How to Roll methodology and technique
• Why to Roll, indications and philosophy
• Where to Roll, Joint by Joint and Fascial Chain Systems

How We Roll (Ch 9)

• How Variables
• Depth Parameters to consider when rolling
• Duration Parameters to consider when rolling
• Rate Parameters to consider when rolling
• Research Influence on How Technique

Why and When We Roll (Ch 10)

• Why and When Variables
• Movement Preparation (Pre-activity) Tech Specs
• Movement Recovery (Post-activity) Tech Specs
• Pain Management Rolling Tech Specs
• Research Influence on Why Technique

Where We Roll (Ch 11)

• Where Variables
• Location Approaches

Hour Three

Joint by Joint Mobility Rolling (Ch 12)

• Screen, Techniques, Re-Screen System
• Research Update on Mobility Concepts
• Introducing Vibration for Mobility Concepts
• Mobility Intervention Tactics
• Lower Limb Region
• Upper Limb Region
• Neck Region

Hour Four

Joint by Joint Stability Rolling (Ch 13)

• Screen, Techniques, Re-Screen System
• Research Update on Stability Concepts
• Feeling Tight, Mechanical or Neuro-Defense Concepts
• Stability Intervention Tactics
• Base of Support Planar Challenges
• Vibration Reaction Challenges
• Scapular, Midline and Knee Zones

Hour Five

Fascial Chain Rolling System (Ch 14)

• Fascial Chain Anatomy
• Skin and Fascial Interface and Its effects on movement
• How to Screen Fascial Chains
• Posterior Chain, Screen, Techniques, Re-Screen
• Lateral Chain, Screen, Techniques, Re-Screen
• Functional Chain, Screen, Techniques, Re-Screen
• Arm Chain, Screen, Techniques, Re-Screen

Hour Six

Integrated Movement Strategies (Ch 15)

• Integrated Rolling with Vibration
• Literature Review on Performance and Foam Rolling
• Performance Indicators, Strength, Flexibility, Sprint, Jump
• Mobility Stack Techniques and lab experience, with instructor feedback
• Stability Stack Techniques and lab experience, with instructor feedback
• Performance Stack Techniques and lab experience, with instructor feedback
• Corrective Tactics
• Base of Support Tactics, Reaction and Balance Tactics, Functional Performance