Demystify the sidelying position as Allison Denney demonstrates positioning, draping, techniques, and perspectives for how to work the shoulder with your client in this underutilized position! Techniques include pin-and-stretch and active engagement techniques for the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis muscles, and more. Break out of your comfort zone and learn sidelying techniques for the shoulder that you can incorporate into your next session! This course was featured during the 2023 ABMP CE Summit: Sidelying.
This course is the first in a series of three courses.
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Demystify the sidelying position as Allison Denney demonstrates positioning, draping, techniques, and perspectives for how to work the shoulder with your client in this underutilized position! Techniques include pin-and-stretch and active engagement techniques for the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis muscles, and more. Break out of your comfort zone and learn sidelying techniques for the shoulder that you can incorporate into your next session!
This online massage therapy CE course is available to you on demand to access, learn, and earn CE whenever and wherever it’s most convenient for you!
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Q: Is this massage therapy CE course approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) for CE credit?
A: Yes! All of the courses are approved under ABMP’s NCBTMB Approved Provider account (451086-09).
Q: How do I earn a CE certificate for this video-based course?
A: After you complete the webinar video, a quiz will appear on the page. Earn a CE certificate by scoring 70% or higher on the course quiz.
Q: How do I access my CE certificates?
A: CE certificates are available on your “My CE Transcripts” page and on the course page. Visit your “My CE Transcript” page by clicking “My CE” on the navigation bar at the top of your screen.
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Having completed this online course video, the learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of massage therapy techniques for the soft tissue of the shoulder region with the client in the sidelying position.
- Client positioning and draping
- Supraspinatus
- Medial border of the scapula
- Infraspinatus
- Inferior angle of the scapula
- Teres minor
- Subscapularis
- Active engagement techniques: teres minor and subscapularis
"I've already used these techniques at work with much success! Gold!"
"Allison Denney is absolutely the best instructor I’ve experienced in an online CE course. I’ll be sure to take anything she offers!"
"Allison was very easy going and direct and made the information easy to understand. I feel confident applying this to my practice."