COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Facilitated Stretch Therapy for the Upper Extremity,

Lower Extremity, and Spine.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Facilitated Stretch Therapy for the Upper Extremity,

Lower Extremity, and Spine.

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the Basics of Stretching and the evidence of its benefits.
Extensive review of the muscles that innervate the upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine.
Describe the benefit of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF).
Understand the key differences between performing a facilitated stretch vs. other types of stretching.
Effectively perform facilitated stretching for the Upper Extremity
Effectively perform facilitated stretching for the Lower Extremity
Effectively perform facilitated stretching for the Oblique and Lower Back
Effectively perform facilitated stretching for the Torso and Neck
Pass clinical lab exam and written exam for certification as a Facilitated Stretch Therapist.
Timed Schedule / Table Of Contents
SPTW Stretch Therapist Certification program Outline: Weekend Course: 16 hours

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the Basics of Stretching and the evidence of its benefits.
Extensive review of the muscles that innervate the upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine.
Describe the benefit of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF).
Understand the key differences between performing a facilitated stretch vs. other types of stretching.
Effectively perform facilitated stretching for the Upper Extremity
Effectively perform facilitated stretching for the Lower Extremity
Effectively perform facilitated stretching for the Oblique and Lower Back
Effectively perform facilitated stretching for the Torso and Neck
Pass clinical lab exam and written exam for certification as a Facilitated Stretch Therapist.
Timed Schedule / Table Of Contents
SPTW Stretch Therapist Certification program Outline: Weekend Course: 16 hours

Day 1: Neck and Upper Extremity Partner Assisted Stretching

7:30 am - 9:30 am: Understanding the Basics of Stretching

9:30 am - 9:45 am: Break time

9:45 am - 10:45 am: Focusing on Facilitated Stretching

10:45 – 11:45 am: The PNF Program

11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Lunch

12:45 pm - 1:45 pm: Neck

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm: Shoulder

2:45 pm – 3:45 am: Elbow, Wrist and Hand

3:45 pm – 4:00 pm: Break

4:00 pm- 4:30 pm: Review/Practice

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Practical/Written Exam

5:00 pm: Course completed /Certificate issued

Day 2: Back And Lower Extremity Partner Assisted Stretching

7:30 am - 9:30 am: Understanding the Basics of Stretching

9:30 am - 9:45 am: Break time

9:45 am - 10:45 am: Focusing on Facilitated Stretching

10:45 – 11:45 am: The PNF Program

11:45 am – 12:45 pm: Lunch

12:45 pm – 1:45 pm: Oblique Abdominals and Lower Back

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm: Hip

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm: Knee, Foot, and Ankle

3:45 pm – 4:00 pm: Break

4:00 pm- 4:30 pm: Course Review

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Written/Practical Exam5:00 pm: Course completed /Certificate issued

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Successful completion of this extensive in person two day training, lab testing, and written testing will result in a Stretch Therapist Certification by Sterling Stretch Therapy as well as Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) from the leading healthcare and fitness organizations from around the world.