CEULMT

Why Study The Physiology of Stretching?

The Physiology of Stretching is an online, self-paced NCBTMB Approved Home Study Continuing Education (CE) course for massage therapists, bodyworkers, athletic trainers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports performance coaches, rehabilitation experts, exercise professionals, and other health care providers. This course uses evidence-based stretching techniques to increase your knowledge of the neuromuscular system

Benefits of This Online CE Course:
Upon completion of this course, participants will have a greater understanding of how stretching affects the muscular and nervous systems, how various stretching techniques differ, and how stretching may be integrated into therapeutic bodywork and movement-based interventions.   

Evaluate how muscles, connective tissue, sensory receptors, and the nervous system interact during stretching activities. 

Examine - common stretching mistakes and evidence-based recommendations for improving flexibility and movement quality.

Learn - how use of stretching interventions such as proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) can improve flexibility, range of motion, strength, posture, performance, and activities of daily living.

Increase - your ability to evaluate movement restrictions, address muscular tension, and support clients seeking improved flexibility and functional performance by exploring the science behind stretching.

Apply - this practical knowledge in clinical, athletic, wellness, and rehabilitation settings allowing you to make informed decisions when incorporating stretching techniques into client care!

This Online Continuing Education Course Is For:
✓ Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs).
✓ NCBTMB Board Certified Massage Therapists.
✓ Athletic Trainers.
✓ Physical Therapists.
✓ Occupational Therapists.
✓ Fitness Professionals.
✓ Corrective Exercise Specialists.
✓ Bodyworkers.
✓ Wellness Practitioners.

Key Topics Covered:
→ Muscle Anatomy and Function.
→ Neuromuscular Physiology.
→ Proprioception and Movement Control.
→ The Stretch Reflex.
→ Flexibility and Range of Motion.
→ Active and Passive Stretching.
→ Isometric Stretching.
→ PNF Stretching.
→ Active Isolated Stretching (AIS).
→ Strain-Counterstrain Techniques.
→ Corrective Movement Strategies.
→ Evidence-Based Stretching Principles.

The course is completed entirely online and provides a convenient way for massage therapists and other professionals to earn continuing education credit while expanding their knowledge of flexibility, movement, and human performance.