Decoding Hip, Thigh, Leg, Foot & Ankle Pain: Mastery

Dr. Ben Benjamin makes this highly technical and complex material clear and accessible. With precision, humor, and insight he uses a step-by-step approach to teach practitioners the anatomy, assessment, treatment, and injury rehabilitation for working with the most common musculoskeletal injuries in the hip, thigh, lower leg, foot & ankle.
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What You'll Learn

  • Comprehensive Anatomy: Deepen your understanding of the structures in the hip, thigh, lower leg, foot, and ankle to enhance your assessment precision.
  • Injury Assessment Techniques: Master advanced assessment tests to identify musculoskeletal injuries with confidence.
  • Palpation Skills: Learn how to locate and confirm specific injuries through detailed palpation techniques.
  • Friction Therapy Methods: Explore step-by-step friction therapy techniques for addressing injuries in the hip, thigh, lower leg, foot, and ankle.
  • Myofascial Therapy Techniques: Discover advanced myofascial therapy methods for improving mobility and reducing pain.
  • Rehabilitation Exercises: Incorporate targeted exercise protocols to help clients recover strength and functionality after treatment.
  • Treatment Protocols: Apply comprehensive protocols that combine assessment, therapy, and rehabilitation for lasting results.

What's included?

MODULE 1 - Essential Concepts & Anatomy Of The Hip, Thigh, Lower Leg, Foot & Ankle ( 1 CE Hour)
1. Chronic and Referred Pain
2. Anatomical Vocabulary
3. Draping Procedures and the Importance of Informed Consent
4. Lower Leg, Foot & Ankle Anatomy and Palpation

MODULE 2  - Hip & Thigh Anatomy Palpation, Taking A Lower Limb History, Assessment Tests Of The Hip, Thigh, Lower Leg & Foot (1 CE Hour) 
1. Hip & Thigh Anatomy and Palpation
2. Taking a Lower Limb History
3. Assessment Testing Overview
4. Resisted Assessment Tests
5. Hip & Thigh Assessment Tests and Practice
6. Lower Leg & Foot Assessment Tests and Practice

MODULE 3 - Assessment Tests Of The Lower Leg & Foot (continued), Ankle Ligaments, Friction & Myofascial Therapy Of The Hip & Thigh (1 CE Hour)
1. Lower Leg & Foot Assessment Tests and Practice (continued)
2. Passive Assessment Tests
3. Using an Overpressure in Testing
4. Ankle Ligament Assessment Tests and Practice
5. Guidelines for Friction and Myofascial Therapy
6. Friction and Myofascial Techniques for Hip & Thigh

MODULE 4 - Friction & Myofascial Therapy Of The Hip & Thigh (continued), Lower Leg (1 CE Hour)
1. Friction and Myofascial Techniques for Hip & Thigh (continued)
2. Friction and Myofascial Techniques for Lower Leg

MODULE 5 - Friction & Myofascial Therapy Of The Lower Leg (continued) (1 CE Hour)
1. Friction and Myofascial Techniques for Lower Leg (continued)
2. Friction and Myofascial Techniques Practice

MODULE 6 - Friction & Myofascial Therapy Of The Foot & Ankle (1 CE Hour)
1. Friction and Myofascial Techniques for Foot & Ankle
2. Friction and Myofascial Techniques Practice

MODULE 7 - Friction Treatment Protocol, Exercise Rehabilitation (1 CE Hour)
1. Friction Treatment Protocol
2. Post-Friction Guidelines
3. Exercise Rehabilitation
4. The Injury Exercise Program
5. Hip & Thigh Exercise Programs
6. Lower Leg Exercise Programs
7. Foot Exercise Programs.
8. Ankle Injury Exercise Programs

Our Students Love Dr. Ben's
Approach to Learning

Ben is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. I would take any training taught by him. He teaches very clearly and makes the information accessible to all kinds of learners, by using a combination of lecture, power points and hands-on activities. Ben has a good sense of how much information is consumable for a student in one go.
Melanie

Meet Your Guide:
Dr. Ben Benjamin, A Pioneer in Pain Treatment

With over 60 years of experience, Dr. Ben Benjamin has dedicated his career to helping people overcome the pain and stress associated with physical injuries.

A pioneer in orthopedic manual therapy, he combined insights from Dr. James Cyriax with his own muscular therapy techniques. Founder of the Muscular Therapy Institute and an international lecturer, Dr. Benjamin has trained countless professionals and authored essential works such as Listen to Your Pain.

Inducted into the Massage Therapy Hall of Fame and recipient of the AMTA President’s Award, Dr. Benjamin’s influence is profound. He continues to equip massage therapists with the expertise and tools to deliver lasting, effective care.
Patrick Jones - Course author
Elevate your expertise and deliver results that last. Enroll in Dr. Ben Benjamin’s Advanced Training today and master the skills to transform your practice!
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