Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization for Pelvic Pain Syndromes

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Abstract:
The lumbo-pelvic-hip complex is responsible for transfer of forces through the body. These forces tend to be greater in athletes due to high impact activities combined with maximizing strength through increased training loads. This course is designed to identify tissue specific impairments through active and passive assessments. Discussion will include applications of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization to address neuromyofascial restrictions in the pelvic complex to reduce pain while improving function. Additional applications will be discussed regarding improving stability of the sacroiliac joints when hypermobilities are present.

Objectives:

  • Participants will be able to list types of connective tissue, their histology and their functional purpose., 
  • Participants will be able to identify common compensatory patterns of the lumbo-pelvic-hip complex., 
  • Participants will be able to select appropriate instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization into a comprehensive treatment plan.

Level:
Advanced

Domains:
Domain 4: Therapeutic Intervention

CEUs:
1.25 Category A

Keywords: connective tissue, compensatory patterns, lumbo, pelvic, hip, neuromyofascial, hypermobilities, sacroiliac, stability, training load

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Courses registered for after February 5, 2025, must be completed by December 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. CST.
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Steve Middleton, PT, DPT, MS, ATC, CSCS

Dr. Steve Middleton serves as the Director of the Master of Athletic Training Program at William Woods University in Fulton, MO and a Contributing Faculty at the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. In addition to maintaining national accreditation, he also teaches Examination I: Lower Extremities and Lumbar Spine, Examination III: Upper Extremities and Cervical Spine, Interventions II: Manual Therapy, and Interventions III - Therapeutic Exercise. He previously taught in the Department of Kinesiology at Southern Illinois University as well as serving as both a clinical instructor for the Athletic Training Program and as a guest lecturer in the Master of Physician’s Assistant program during their orthopedic rotations. Dr. Middleton also maintains a clinical practice running a pro bono Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Clinic as part of William Woods University’s Student Health Services where he specializes in lumbo-pelvic-hip disorders and equestrian medicine. Dr. Middleton earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences with an emphasis in manual physical therapy. He holds a Master of Science in Exercise Science & Health Promotion from California University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Southern Illinois University. In addition to his academic degrees, he holds additional certifications from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, the International Kinesio Taping Association, and Graston Technique. Dr. Middleton is certified in Fascial Movement Taping (FMT) and has become a foremost authority in the field integrating a variety of manual therapy techniques.

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