Category: Fascial Manipulation

Fascial Manipulation Presentation Nov15th 2016

NAMTPT Fascial Manipulation Presentation

On October 22, 2016 Dr. Colleen Whiteford had the honor of presenting about the science of Fascial Manipulation®  to health care professionals attending the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists Annual Conference. She was invited to speak to fellow therapists about her experience with this science and the huge impact it has had on patient care.

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Nov15th 2016

VPTA Blue Ridge District Presentation

On Thursday November 3, 2016, Colleen Whiteford and Adam Van Nortwick participated in a Panel Discussion at the Virginia Physical Therapy Association Blue Ridge District Meeting which took place at the Murphy-Deming College of Health Sciences. The panel discussion consisted of presentations by therapists with niche areas of treatment. Colleen’s presentation introduced clinicians and students

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Restless Legs Syndrome Oct11th 2016

Restless Legs Syndrome

As is often the case with many diagnoses ending in “Syndrome,” Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) can be elusive and challenging to diagnose, treat, and understand. While we sometimes work with patients who come to us primarily for help with RLS (yes, we do treat it), more often they are seeking treatment for some other problem

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Knee replacement model Jun29th 2016

Total Joint Replacement

Many people undergo joint replacement because of pain or an inability to perform activities they previously enjoyed. Although joint replacement plays a big role in alleviating pain and helping patients/clients return to their fav orite activities, it is only one step in a long journey. After joint replacement surgery, physical therapy plays a critical role

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Internal Dysfunction Seminar Mar2nd 2016

Colleen Whiteford Attends Internal Dysfunction Seminar

Colleen Whiteford recently completed the Fascial Manipulation® for internal dysfunction course in Las Vegas, Nevada! This is the first time the course has been taught in the United States. This purpose of this course was to provide healthcare professionals with innovative and alternative methods to effectively treat conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, esophageal reflux, incontinence,

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Fascia Research Congress 2015 Oct6th 2015

Fascia Research Congress 2015

I was excited to be able to attend the Fourth International Fascia Research Congress in Reston, VA, September 18-20, 2015. What a remarkable experience! Approximately 1,000 participants gathered from all over the world – with it in my backyard I had to attend! Just as varied were the disciplines of the attendees: medical doctors, osteopaths, massage

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Staff Attend Lecture Sep22nd 2015

Therapists Complete Fascial Manipulation®

On August 23, 2015 all physical therapists at Appalachian Physical Therapy completed training in the Fascial Manipulation® approach to evaluating and treating neuromusculoskeletal injuries. This 12 day course series was aimed at providing us with new insight into the human fascial (connective tissue) system, its vital role in governing human movement, and its contribution to

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