Fascia Stretch Therapy Essentials™ (FSTE™)
Prerequisite: Working knowledge of anatomy as used in fitness training, movement instruction or manual therapy.
Cost: $525 USD discount until March 25, 2012; $575 USD after March 25. We reserve the right to cancel this course by March 26 with a full refund (see cancellation policies on registration application below).
Note: A 10% discount off the tuition of any Level I Certification course will be given to those who register and complete the FSTE course. The FSTE course must be taken prior to the Level I course to receive this discount. FSTE, however, is not required to take the Level I Certification
Register at: www.staleyperformance.com
Location: Staley Performance Institute at the Arizona Grand Resort, 8000 South Arizona Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 95055
Course Dates: May 4-5, 2012
Course instructor: Ann Frederick and Chris Frederick (see bio below)
Course Times: Registration: Saturday, 8:30AM – 9:00AM; Class: Saturday & Sunday 9am-5pm
Contact Hours for credit: 12
NSCA Certification Executive Council approved 1.2 CEU(s) for CSCS and NSCA-CPT certified individuals attending this event. Canfitpro approved for 4.0 PTS and 4.0 FIS
Course Developers:
Developers and instructors for all coursework are the Directors of the Stretch to Win Institute (STWI):
§ Ann Frederick, KMI Certified in Structural Integration
Ann is the creator of Fascial Stretch Therapy™ and a KMI Structural Integrator. She is President and Founder of the Stretch to Win Center and the Stretch To Win Institute, and has been a teacher of human movement through professional and academic dance education and kinesiology since 1975. Ann was faculty associate in Arizona State University's Dance and Exercise Science departments 1996-1998. She is a member of The International Association of Structural Integrators.
§ Chris Frederick, PT, KMI Certified in Structural Integration, CGFP
Chris is co-creator of Fascial Stretch Therapy™, a licensed physical therapist, a KMI Structural Integrator and a Titleist Certified Golf Fitness Professional. He is also CEO of the Stretch to Win Center, an Arizona corporation in the business of providing services in physical therapy, Fascial Stretch Therapy™, Structural Integration, Pilates, Sports and Therapeutic Massage Therapy. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, the International Association of Dance Medicine and Science and The International Association of Structural Integrators.
§ Chris and Ann co-authored the popular book Stretch to Win and co-created the DVD Flexibility for Sports Performance published and produced respectively by Human Kinetics in 2006.
§ Assistants to primary faculty are Fascial Stretch Therapists or Specialists in good standing and certified by the Stretch to Win Institute.
§ Ratio of faculty/assistant to workshop attendee under instruction is approximately 1:4.
Course References:
§ Frederick AM, Frederick, C. Stretch to Win; Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2006.
§ Frederick AM. Prospective Neuromuscular Facilitation: Effectiveness in Increasing Range of Motion in Dancers and Other Athletes; Arizona State University Master's level science research thesis; 1997.
§ Alter MJ. Science of Flexibility. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2004. Third Edition.
§ Travell J, Simons D. Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. Vol. 1: The Upper Extremities; Vol. 2: The Lower Extremities. Baltimore: Williams and Wilkins; 1992.
§ Findley TW, Schleip R, Editors. Fascia Research: Basic Science and Implications for Conventional and Complementary Health Care; 2007.
§ Findley TW, Editors. Fascia Research II: Second International Fascia Research Congress; 2009.
Description: This 2-day workshop is an introduction to the Fascial Stretch Therapy™ (FST™) system. FSTE is a complete, full body approach using innovative techniques of assisted stretching protocols to improve strength, coordination, balance, agility, mobility and of course flexibility. It is used dynamically to prepare the client for activities like sports and weight training
as well as to cool them down after training to speed up recovery and reduce soreness. It can be used to eliminate pain caused by over-training, scar tissue, chronic injury, improper muscle activation and connective tissue restrictions. FSTE can be used as a complementary training method or as therapy, individualized for the client or patient, and is appropriate for athletes, active and sedentary people of all ages.
The foundation of FSTE is based on key assisted stretches of specific myofascial anatomical planes that form the core of a stretch matrix from which one may continue to build, modify and individualize a program for the client or patient. Functional movement assessments and screening will be done on the table and on the floor using the squat and other tests to identify and improve movement patterns. The participant will learn a variety of complete protocols that may be conducted in 5-15 minutes, so that programs may be designed for specific training or therapy goals.
The course breakdown is 5% theory and 95% practical hands on participation. All theory is based on original research from Ann Frederick and on current research by the Fascia Research Congress and the Fascia Research Project.
