MYOFASCIAL CUPPING TECHNIQUE™ – FOUNDATION COURSE
Interested in evidence-based myofascial techniques? Not yet used cupping to facilitate this? Australia too far? David Sheehan, from our partners Massage and Myotherapy Australia is teaching in London and Canada this October.
Locations: London, Calgary, Saskatoon & Edmonton
Instructor: David Sheehan (Australia)
Register: www.comphs.com.au
INTRODUCTION
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ can provide profound benefits for clients, particularly with assisting the body in maintaining Range Of Motion, eliminating Myofascial Trigger Points and reducing restrictive and sometimes-painful fascial adhesions commonly found from repetitive movement originating from sports and the workplace. By reducing fascial adhesions, while encouraging optimal hydration levels of soft tissue, Myofascial Cupping can assist in reducing the incidence of injury and maintaining functional soft tissue.
The Myofascial Cupping Technique™ is a fabulous addition to the toolbox for Massage Therapists. It is a modified version of the ancient Eastern-style cupping with major differences that include targeting the musculoskeletal system rather than meridian systems used by traditional Chinese practitioners and using the cups in a moving sequence, rather than stationery.
Dave’s special interest with burns patients has led to the beginnings of a future Clinical Trial in Hobart Hospital Burns Clinic. We have a short documentary demonstrating Dave’s techniques showing positive effect on burns scar tissue reducing ‘contracture’ and associated neurogenic pain along with discussion regarding how these techniques translate perfectly into the clinic for other types of scar tissue work.
This Level 1 foundation course is part of a series of courses David has taught to Physiotherapists and Soft Tissue Therapists at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra, which is the peak body for elite athletes in Australia.
PRESENTER/FOUNDER – DAVID SHEEHAN (AUSTRALIA)
DAVID SHEEHAN has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Diploma of Health Science (Remedial Massage) and Diploma of Education. His career highlights include working as a lead sports trainer with various football clubs, which included the use of vacuum cupping for both prevention of and treatment for injuries. Over time, David has developed these skills and now teaches his own energy efficient and effective cupping techniques to massage therapists and physiotherapists in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, London and the USA.
How does it work?
By creating a Negative Pressure (tensional) above the surface of the tissues, we decrease the atmospheric pressure allowing the tissue to be lifted and thus causing changes in pressure beneath the skin including the muscle and surrounding fascia. Importantly, our gliding technique creates a traditional MFR technique (push/compression effect) using the leading rim of the cup, which is then followed by a ‘lifting’ negative pressure over the same area (pull effect). As the cup leaves the area we once again create a push/compression effect.
Who uses the Myofascial Cupping Technique™?
- Massage & Remedial therapists
- Myotherapists
- Podiatrists
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
- Osteopaths
- Occupational Therapists
- Sport medicine professionals
Why you should attend this workshop?
- Learn to lift and separate soft tissue, rather than compression techniques which can be painful and ineffective.
- Change from the “thumb busting” day in day out approach to your day in the clinic.
- Treat conditions all more effectively incorporating Negative Pressure which you cannot achieve using traditional Myofascial Release techniques.
- Create change both on a musculoskeletal and on a subtle level (dampens sympathetic division of autonomic nervous system).
- Produce painless results similar to deep tissue work.
- Offer your clients an alternative to standard massage treatments.
What’s covered?
- Current evidence-based research supporting the benefits associated with the Myofascial Cupping Technique™.
- Use of equipment, infection control and contra-indications.
- Anatomy of the fascia and its inter-relationship with the musculo-skeletal system.
- After thorough demonstrations and discussion, students will practice exact area specific sequences including correct direction and amount of negative pressure to be applied.
- Specific clinical applications including the treatment for Myofascial Trigger Points, Plantar Fasciitis and various shoulder conditions will be explored.
WHEN, WHERE & TIMES
CALGARY
Date: Saturday, October 7th & Sunday, October 8th 2023
Venue: Vicars School of Massage Therapy
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
EDMONTON
Date: Tuesday, October 10th & Wednesday, October 11th 2023
Venue: Hotel Varscona
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
SASKATOON
Date: Saturday, October 14th & Sunday, October 15th 2023
Venue: Hotel Ramada
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
LONDON
Date: Thursday, October 19th & Friday, October 20th 2023
Venue: British College of Osteopathic Medicine
Times: 9:30am – 5:00pm each day
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
- 12 Primary Credits apply to members of RMTA
- 14.75 Primary Credits apply to members of CMMOTA
- 14 Primary Credits apply to members of MTAA
- 14 Primary Credits apply to members of NHPC
- 14 Primary Credits apply to members of MTAS
- 20 Primary Credits apply to members of CRMTA
- 10 CPD Credits apply to members of ThinkTree
WORKSHOP VIDEO TEASERS
Head to https://www.comphs.com.au for further information including an introductory video explaining the technique in more depth; listen to James Waslaski (USA) talk about how beneficial the techniques are for you to learn and watch video testimonials from past students.