Active Stimulus Rebound Therapy (ASRT) EL204AS

Active Stimulus Rebound Therapy (ASRT) EL204AS (15 hours, 1.25 units)

While most modalities of massage focus on relaxation, Active Stimulus Rebound Therapy (ASRT) is a stimulating hands-on therapy that strengthens muscular weakness, isolates individual muscle actions, and induces movement in the case of paralysis. A foundation principle of ASRT is to”strengthen through challenge”. As we press sensitivity into clients’ weaknesses, asking them to rebound against the pressure, their strength is revitalized. ASRT alsouses a variety of reflexes to access and reorganize brain function to regain and strengthen lost movement.In this class we will review required anatomy and physiology; learn and practice basic ASRT principles and techniques; and apply these techniques to break a variety of chronic holding patterns, strengthen sitting and standing balance, and induce and strengthen movement in severely disabled clients.

Path of Study: Clinical Methods.

Prerequisite: None