NeuroFascia Revealed: A Concept Beyond Neuro-mobilization
Presented by Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos
Course Features
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Type – Online & Live Clinical Lab Option
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Contact Hours – Online: 11.5 hrs / Live Clinical Lab: 15.5 hrs
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Appropriate for - PTs, PTAs, OTs, OTAs, LMTs, ATCs, DCs, and Physicians
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Language – English
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California: Hands-On Companies is an approved provider of continuing education for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants in California (CA) by CEUapproval.com, LLC, a recognized approval agency of the Physical Therapy Board of CA.
Florida: Hands-On Companies is a rule-approved CE provider of the PT Board of Florida (#50-46318).
Illinois: Hands-On Companies is a licensed CE sponsor of physical therapy continuing education by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (#216.000399).
New York: Hands-On Companies is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved sponsor of PT/PTA continuing education.
Oklahoma: Hands-On Companies is an approved provider of the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure & Supervision - Physical Therapy (#50-46318).
Texas: Hands-On Companies is an accredited provider of the Texas Physical Therapy Association (#2802072TX). The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE.
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A Concept Beyond Neuromobilization
This unique new course has been developed by world-renowned authors, clinical experts, and business entrepreneurs Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos and Dr. Konstantine Rizopoulos. The course examines the neural tissue and its pathological manifestations using advanced diagnostic outcomes available to Physical Therapists and specialized techniques to handle peripheral and central neurofascial dysfunction.
This intensive course has a mandatory Online component and a Live Clinical Lab option and has become a great tool for the clinicians who want to take their clinical practice to a totally new level. This course is being taught by course developer Dr. Kostopoulos who uses advanced electrodiagnostic and ultrasound neuro-imaging to demonstrate the evaluation and treatment of the neural tissue.
- Did you ever wonder how to properly diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome and effectively treat it?
- Why many times manual physical therapy is ineffective in cervical spine pathology? What can you do to achieve 62% better outcomes?
- What does it mean when you have a negative MRI with a positive EMG for radiculopathy and how you treat the condition?
This intensive course will answer these questions and more!
Course Description and Overview
This is an 11.5-hr online course followed by an optional 15.5-hr clinical application live onsite course designed for physical therapists, physical therapy assistants and other healthcare providers who want to enhance their evaluative skills in screening, differential diagnosis, assessment and treatment of people with neuromusculoskeletal pathology. The didactic portion of the course will present in detail the neuropathology and neurophysiological manifestations of entrapment syndromes, radiculopathies, polyneuropathies and other dysfunctions pertaining to the neural tissue. You will learn the evidence on the behavior of the neurofascial tissue as it relates to the other tissues of the body.
Learn how to interpret electrophysiological findings and neuro-imaging findings for the evaluation of the neural tissue and form a precise treatment plan and interventions based on diagnostic findings and clinical examination.
This online course with the live lab option will train the clinician for proper technique selection and application to various patient problems using neurofascial tissue principles pertaining to both the peripheral nerves as well as the central neurofascia. Unlike other courses in the area that offer no or little scientific reasoning behind the techniques, the instructors of this course present their own published research in this controversial area.
The instructors will guide you through Neuro-Ultrasound Imaging to demonstrate both the evaluation of the neural tissue as well as the behavior and movement of the neural tissue upon technique implementation.
The online portion of the program is followed by an optional live onsite clinical application lab based course for the direct application of the techniques learned during the online portion of the course.
The course will provide advanced training with immediate clinical applications dedicated to health care professionals who want to learn how to handle complicated, unresolved patient cases.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Analyze the underlying causes of NeuroFascial dysfunction such as entrapment syndromes, radiculopathies, nerve compression syndromes, neuropathies, polyneuropathies, and chronic pain problems.
- Evaluate patient symptoms and signs to differentiate between various conditions and arrive at an accurate NeuroFascial Diagnosis.
- Interpret diagnostic findings from electrophysiological evaluations and neuro-imaging studies, and determine their clinical significance.
- Apply diagnostic findings to select the most appropriate treatment techniques.
- Integrate MyoFascial NeuroFascial Therapy techniques into a comprehensive treatment approach.
- Design and implement personalized NeuroFascial Treatment Protocols for both the Peripheral and Central Nervous Systems.
- Execute advanced treatment techniques for unresolved cervical and lumbar spine pathology as well as chronic pain problems.
- Demonstrate mastery in applying the learned techniques immediately post-training.
Online Content
- Introduction to the Neurofascial Tissue.
- Traditional NeuroFascial Mobilization Models.
- A New Slant on the Neurofascial Tissue.
- Advanced Diagnostics on the Evaluation of Neural Tissue.
- Electrophysiology Principles.
- Electrophysiology Interpretations.
- Neuro-Imaging Technology.
- Neuro-Imaging Interpretations.
- Principles of Physical Evaluation of the Neurofascial Tissue.
Live Portion of Course (Optional Add on)
Day 1 (7.5 Course hours)
| 08:30 – 10:00 | Review of Basic Concept of Neural Mobilization & Answer questions from online program |
| 10:00 – 12:30 | Neural mobilization for the Cervical & Thoracic Spine: Demonstration and Practice; Clinical application examples |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 3:30 | Neural mobilization for the LuboSacral Spine: Demonstration and Practice; Clinical application examples |
| 3:30 – 5:00 | Clinical workshop: Integrations of EMG and NeuroMSK results with Neurodynamics |
Day 2 (8 Course hours)
| 08:30 – 10:30 | Neural mobilization for the Upper Extremity: Demonstration and Practice; Clinical application examples |
| 10:30 – 12:30 | Neural mobilization for the Lower Extremity: Demonstration and Practice; Clinical application examples |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch |
| 1:30 – 3:00 | Advanced Clinical Application workshop: Saphenous, Femoral, Lateral Femoral Cutaneous, Antebracheal cutaneous nerves |
| 3:00 – 4:00 | Clinical workshop: Integrations of Neurodynamics with other manual therapy approaches |
| 4:00 – 5:30 | Practical Course Exam |
DATES AND LOCATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Contact Hours – Online Only: 11.5 hrs / Live Clinical Lab: 15.5 hrs
This is what our raving fans have to say:
“The teachings of Dr. Kostopoulos and Dr. Rizopoulos have changed my entire outlook of clinical practice.”
– Dr. Harry P.
“I never imagined that a course would have this kind of impact to me and to my patients. As I apply to my patients these techniques my practice has expanded through word of mouth because of my outcomes. This online course is brilliant.”
– Mary J., PT, DPT
Instructor
Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos
Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos DPT, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc., ECS
Dr. Dimitrios Kostopoulos is a Board-Certified Clinical Electrophysiology Specialist with over 38 years of clinical experience and more than 30 years in electrodiagnostic testing. He is among a select group of specialists who hold a Doctorate of Science (DSc) in Clinical Electrophysiology Testing, ECS board certification, and laboratory accreditation with exemplary status by ACEWM (Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology & Wound Management)
Extensive Experience and Qualifications
Dr. Kostopoulos serves as the Residency Director for Hands-On Diagnostics’ Clinical Electrophysiology program, training the next generation of specialists in advanced diagnostic techniques.
A world-renowned expert and best-selling author in Myofascial Pain and Business Development, Dr. Kostopoulos is the co-founder of Hands-On Companies, established in 1992. The organization has treated over 300,000 patients, performed more than 120,000 diagnostic tests, and educated over 100,000 healthcare professionals worldwide. Dr. Kostopoulos has taught extensively in manual therapy, with a focus on Trigger Point, Myofascial, NeuroFascial Therapy, Manipulation and Diagnostic Testing.
Dr. Kostopoulos holds four doctorate degrees, including a PhD and Master’s from New York University, a Doctorate of Science (DSc) from Rocky Mountain University in Clinical Electrodiagnosis, an MD from UHSA School of Medicine, and a DPT from Evidence in Motion.
Trusted Doctor, Teacher, and Expert
He is a past Clinical Affiliate Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University, a former member of SACE for the electrophysiology board exam, and a previous Executive Committee member of the Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management (APTA). Additionally, he has served as Adjunct Faculty at Springfield College, teaching Clinical Electrophysiology.
Dr. Kostopoulos is the Editor of the Diagnostic Section for the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, published by Elsevier, and has authored numerous publications. Recognized with multiple business and humanitarian awards, his work continues to influence both clinical and professional practice globally.
