Deepen your understanding of the sacrum by learning sacral anatomy and essential techniques for this often-overlooked region of the body. Topics include anatomy, assessment, palpation, the relationship between the sacrum, pelvis, spine, and lower back, the sacrum-occiput connection, breath and sacral movement, and hands-on techniques for the region’s muscles, fascia, and ligaments.
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Deepen your understanding of the sacrum by learning sacral anatomy and essential techniques for this often-overlooked region of the body. Topics include anatomy, assessment, palpation, the relationship between the sacrum, pelvis, spine, and lower back, the sacrum-occiput connection, breath and sacral movement, and hands-on techniques for the region’s muscles, fascia, and ligaments.
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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- Sacrum: anatomy and movement
- Sacrum-occiput reciprocal relationship
- Thoracolumbar fascia: anatomy and techniques
- Sacrum: anatomy, movement with breath, range of motion, and techniques
- Multifidi: anatomy, palpation, and techniques
- Ligaments: anatomy, palpation, and techniques
- Piriformis: anatomy, palpation, and techniques
- Prone, sidelying, and supine
"Engaging, and the steps are broken down and explained thoroughly with some client tips. A great course. Wow, I learned so much! Thank you, Doug!"
"Doug does such a great, thorough job of explaining and simplifying complex areas of study."
"Thank you so much! I'm excited to incorporate all I have learned in this course."
"After taking this course, I have a much deeper understanding of the movement and relationship of the sacrum to the pelvis and lower back, up to the occiput. I look forward to integrating this newfound knowledge into my practice and can't wait to hear the feedback from my clients!"