About Elaine Lennox, RN, Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist
Myofascial Resources of Upstate New York
Training Program
Benefits
The Faculty
Course Outline
Class Schedule
Testing & Certification
Program Costs & Requirements
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy is a therapeutic protocol for the relief and control of myofascial pain and dysfunction.
The goal of the treatment is the recovery from or a significant reduction in myofascial pain. The treatment goal is achieved through a systemized approach consisting of trigger point pressure release, location and correction of perpetuating factors, passive and active stretch techniques and a comprehensive therapeutic home program. Success can be measured subjectively by the level of pain reduction experienced by the patient and objectively through increased range of motion, strength, endurance, and other measures of improved function.
Introduction:
This is an advanced course in Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, based on the work of Dr. Janet Travell and Dr. David Simons. This comprehensive program is designed for the experienced licensed health professional. Obtaining the clinical skills and knowledge necessary to treat myofascial pain and dysfunction gives you the expertise to assess and treat patients effectively. Students will learn the skills and the language necessary to become a member of an interdisciplinary pain treatment team. Confidence in your abilities will enable you to work with complicated pain disorders. As your foundation and understanding of postural distortions, perpetuating factors and referred pain patterns grows, so will your success. This program is committed to developing practitioners with specialized skills. A variety of teaching techniques will be used to accommodate individual learning styles.
This is the first program in our area that is approved by the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (NAMTPT). The NAMTPT is an active organization that sets standards and guidelines for its members. Yearly conventions and learning opportunities are offered. Visit their web site at www. myofascial therapy.org to learn more. Individuals who satisfactorily complete this course will be eligible to sit for certification offered by the Certification Board for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (CBMTPT). This test is administered through the Professional Testing Corporation, (www.ptcny.com).
Philosophy:
We are dedicated to increasing the level of awareness and treatment of myofascial pain syndromes. To facilitate this objective, Myofascial Resources of Upstate New York is committed to providing quality education to individuals, the professional medical community and our neighbors. As Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists, we are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary approach to pain management.
Our primary focus is the restoration of the patient’s well-being. Respect and compassion for their individual needs guides the treatment protocol. We believe successful pain management requires collaborative efforts between health professionals.
Benefits:
• Elevate your practice to an exceptional level
• Take the guesswork out of your treatments
• Become part of a specialized group of practitioners who treat myofascial pain
• Learn precise techniques to significantly reduce your clients’ pain
• Recognize key trigger points and their corresponding myofascial pain patterns
• Accurately assess the characteristics of various soft tissue injuries
• Start applying your knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology and biomechanics to clinical situations.
• Learn the language of medical professionals
• Become a confident member of a multi-disciplinary pain management team
• Enhance your marketability through specialization
• Experience the personal growth that comes with knowledge
• Invigorate your career!
Elaine Lennox RN, CMTPT, COM
is a Registered Nurse, Certified in Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy and in Orthopedic Massage. Her formal education in nursing at Monroe Community College and Boston College led her to a multi-disciplinary career in the field of medicine since 1977. Her career began in psychiatry and included the acute, chronic and clinical research divisions of mental health. A transition to medical-surgical nursing initiated her journey into the care of the physical body. Elaine’s extensive experience in the operating room gave her the opportunity to acquire a discerning understanding of human anatomy. In diverse health settings, for over 25 years, Elaine attained a dynamic, holistic understanding of people.
Following her own struggle with pain and successful treatment with Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, she became fascinated with this therapeutic protocol. She commuted to Pittsburgh, PA where she attended The Academy For Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy . Elaine became Certified in Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy in 1996. Since then, she has continued to advance her study of myofascial pain and dysfunction through continuing education.
Elaine studied with Dr. Janet Travell, a pioneer in the field of trigger point therapy, in 1996. Further exploration in the areas of neuroanatomy, surface EMG, perpetuating factors, active myofascial release, pelvic stabilization techniques, myofascial meridians, trigger point injections, postural dysfunction and neuromuscular therapy constitutes a portion of what Elaine brings to the classroom. She is Certified in Orthopedic Massage and has completed Neuromucular Therapy training.
Elaine served on the Executive Board of The National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy for five years and has been an active member for seven years. After serving as President of the Board of Directors for The Academy for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, she now is on the advisory board. She is a member of The International Myopain Society and The Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals. She maintains her license as a RN in the State of New York.
Elaine has been educating people from all walks of life concerning the causes and treatment of myofascial pain since 1998. She has lectured at the University of Rochester, Highland Hospital, Rochester Institute of Technology, The Rochester Area Massage Therapy Association, Corporate Wellness Groups, Fibromyalgia Support Groups and other smaller organizations
as well as on television and radio.
Elaine has maintained a private practice since 1996 and has worked as a member of a multi-disciplinary pain treatment team. Her desire to teach grew from the tremendous need in our community for myofascial trigger point therapists. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and perceptions of the body. “The answers are in front of us if we know what questions to ask and where to look. I want to encourage others to challenge their minds and learn the skills they need to become confident and skilled therapists.”
Tracy Taurmina LMT, CMTPT
COM, is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified in Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, and in Orthopedic Massage. In 1995, she received her massage training from Sarasota School of the Natural Healing Arts, in Sarasota, Florida. She is licensed in the state of Florida,
New York, and is nationally certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB). In 2000, she graduated from The Academy for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy (AMTPT) in Pittsburgh, PA. She received her certification from the Certification Board of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy (CBMTPT). In 1999, Tracy received a certification in Orthopedic Massage from the Orthopedic Massage Educational Research Institute (OMERI). In 2002, she completed Neuromuscular Therapy Training (NMT) series. She is a member of the National Association of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (NAMTPT).
Tracy’s career has evolved over the years. She has practiced different forms of bodywork in a variety of settings. Her work in a spa environment, quickly became sought after for it’s therapeutic value. As an independent corporate contractor, she did rehabilitation work for employees, which enabled her to address biomechanics and its relationship to injury. She has worked with chiropractors in a team effort to address multifaceted pain issues. Currently, in private practice, she focuses on the myofascial aspects of pain. Professional athletes, musicians, dancers and others turn to her for solutions to their pain. She works in conjunction with the medical community in complex instances of pain management. As her knowledge and understanding in the field of massage developed, so did her quest for solutions to soft tissue dysfunction.
“ I realized early in my career that if I was going to help people to overcome their problems, I needed to know more, I needed to know the science.” Her journey led her to the study of myofascial pain and dysfunction. “ Travell & Simons have presented a body of knowledge that has transformed me as a therapist”. Tracy’s goal is to motivate and teach others this unique therapeutic protocol.
Course Outline
(Modular I, II, & III must be taken sequentially.)
Modular I:
Introduction
• History of the pioneers, their observations and breakthrough research
• Evolution of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy
• Using Travell & Simons Manuals
• Clinical Characteristics of Trigger Points, Diagnostic Criteria, Palpation Skills
• Mechanisms of Trigger Points: Relevant Myology, Neurology & Physiology
• Methods of Treatment, Diagnostic Features
Assessment Skills
• Clinical Assessment
• Neurological, Orthopedic & Range of Motion Testing
• Perpetuating Factors
• Postural Analysis
Apropos of Muscles
• Referred Pain Patterns, Recognizing & Mapping
• Anatomical Considerations
• History Intake & Charting
• Trigger Point Examination
• Trigger Point release protocols
• Fascial Meridians & Release
• Corrective actions
Modular II:
Clinical Assessment & Treatment Protocols of the Lower Extremities
• Stabilization of the Pelvis & Foot
• Business Skills
• Introduction to the Alexander Technique
• Neuromuscular re-education & Biomechanics
• Quadratus Lumborum
• Iliopsoas
• Pelvic floor muscles
• Gluteal muscles
• Piriformis
• Adductors
• Tensor Fascia Latae
• Sartorius
• Pectineus
• Quadriceps
• Hamstrings
• Lower leg & Foot muscles
• Differential Diagnosis
Modular III:
Clinical Assessment & Treatment Protocols of the Upper Extremities
• Interdependence between lower body dysfunction and upper body pain
• Alexander Technique
• Neuromuscular re-education & Biomechanics
• Masticatory Muscles
• Paraspinals
• Abdominals
• Posterior Neck
• Anterior Neck
• Middle Back
• Rotator Cuff
• Upper Arm
• Forearm & Hand
• Anterior & Posterior Chest Wall
• Recognizing & Treating Complex Pain Patterns
Class Schedule: September 2002- May 2003
Modular I
Week 1 September 16-17
Week 2 September 23-24
Week 3 September 30- October 1
Week 4 October 7-8
Week 5 October 21-22
Week 6 October 28-29
Week 7 November 4-5
Week 8 November 18-19
Week 9 November 25-26
Modular II
Week 10, December 9-10
Week 11, December 16-17
Week 12, January 6-7
Week 13, January 13-14
Week 14, January 27-28
Week 15, February 3-4
Week 16, February 10-11
Week 17, February 24-25
Modular III
Week 18, March 17-18
Week 19, March 24-25
Week 20, March 31, April 1
Week 21, April 7-8
Week 22, April 21-22
Week 23, April 28-29
Week 24, May 5-6
Week 25, May 12-13
Total Number of Hours: 400
Certification Exam
This exam is to be held July 2003, by Professional Testing Corporation. The cost for Certification Exam for NAMTPT members is $200.00 (Not included in tuition or fees)
• Classes will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
• Monday and Tuesday. Attendance is mandatory.
• Missed classes need to be made up. Contact instructors to arrange missed coursework.
Evaluations:
Oral and written examinations, observations, critique of techniques, class attendance and self-evaluation make up the components of your mastery. All written exams require a passing grade of 75%. Manual techniques which demonstrate the performance of the skills taught in class will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. Failed exams will be repeated until requirements are satisfactorily met.
Conduct:
All students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and professional manner.
Myofascial Resources of Upstate New York reserves the right to dismiss a student for any reason at any time. The refund policy as stated applies.
Pre-Certification Requirements:
The student must satisfactorily complete all of the modular training, exams, and mastery of clinical skills prior to taking the Certification Exam offered by the Certification Board for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (CBMTPT). All financial obligations to Myofascial Resources of Upstate New York must be met. Students will receive a diploma from Myofascial Resources of Upstate New York.
Eligibility:
This advanced training program is geared towards health professionals who are currently licensed in the State of New York to perform manual therapy. Current NYS registration and professional liability insurance, along with a completed student application and medical release form is required. Individuals with a strong level of commitment to becoming effective Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists are welcome to apply.
Myofascial Resources of Upstate New York accepts students regardless of race, national origin, creed, sex or age.
Prerequisites:
Applicants will be required to take The Hermann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI). Utilized by Fortune 500 companies this instrument identifies which parts of the brain you prefer to use. This will help both the student and the faculty better understand how you prefer to learn and process information. Our preferences influence how we gather and process data, make decisions, and why our decisions often differ from others. Your profile will remain confidential. It is part of the application process and included in the fee.
Books & Supplies:
1 ** Myofascial Pain & Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manuals, Vol I, 2nd. Edition, Vol II, by Travell & Simons
2 ** Medical Dictionary: (Dorlands,Stedmans,Tabers)
3 ** Travell & Simons Wall Charts
4. ** Thermaphore Moist Heat Pad (Standard Size)
5 ** Three-ring Binder
6 * Active Isolated Stretching, by Aaron Mattes
7 * Atlas of Human Anatomy, by Frank Netter
** Required
* Recommended
(There are many informative texts available that pertain to this field. The books listed are fundamental to this program. A list of other recommended books will be made available.)
Tuition and Fees:
| Due Date: | Item: | Cost: |
| June 3, 2002 | Nonrefundable application fee | $ 100.00 ( Includes HBDI testing) |
| July 15, 2002 | Nonrefundable Deposit | $ 250.00 |
| Aug. 19, 2002 | Modular I Tuition | $ 2183.00 |
| Sept. 1, 2002 | NAMTPT student membership | $ 55.00 |
| Nov. 18, 2002 | Modular II Tuition | $ 2183.00 |
| Feb. 24, 2003 | Modular III Tuition | $2183.00 |
Please note that you must register for the entire course and payment of a tuition deposit indicates a commitment to complete the entire program.
Refund Policy: The $100 Application fee and a $250 deposit is nonrefundable. If a student withdraws from the program on or before the first week of a module, you will receive a $75% tuition refund. For withdrawal after that week, there will be no refunds given. Refunds will be made within 30 days of the withdrawal.
© Myofascial Resources of Upstate New York, 2002