NAMTPT 2021 Conference

 Antonio Stecco MD, Keynote Speaker

Biography:

Assistant Professor at Rusk Rehabilitation, New York University. Physiatrist, President of Fascial Manipulation Association since 2010; Assistant to the President of the International Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ISPRM) from 2012 to 2014; President of International Myopain Society since 2020.

Scientific activity devoted to the study of the human fasciae from a macroscopically, histologically and physio-pathologically point of view. He personally made over 100 cadaver dissections for research. From 2007 he organized and personally held theoretical-practical courses about the

Fascial Manipulation method in all the five continents. Author of more than 50 in extensor papers about the fascia. Co-Authors of 5 books and co-author of different chapters of international books published by Elsevier.

Mary Biancalana, MA, CMTPT, LMT

Biography:

Mary Biancalana, Owner & Director of Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy for Chicago Center of Myofascial Pain Relief, has excelled in the fitness and education field since 1983. A lifelong athlete and exerciser, Mary possesses a unique blend of skills and training that sets her apart. She holds a B.S. from DePaul University in Teaching Physical Education and a Master’s Degree in Education from Northeastern Illinois University. She also holds four State of Illinois teaching licenses and is an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer, a Nationally Board-Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist, and a Licensed Massage Therapist.

Dr. Jim Fricton, MD

Biography:

In addition to his role as a Pain Specialist at the Minnesota Head and Neck Pain Clinic, Dr. Fricton is a Professor Emeritus in the University of Minnesota Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Public Health. He was trained in Dentistry at the University of Iowa and in Medical Anesthesiology and Pain Management at UCLA School of Medicine and started the Orofacial Pain Program at the University of Minnesota. He has 40 years of experience in patient care, University teaching, and National Institutes of Health-sponsored research on relieving and preventing chronic head and neck pain and use of health information technology in patient care. With over 100 publications and books with his most recent NIH-sponsored research on Personalized Activated Care and Training (www.PACTforPain.com) that helps health professionals integrate patient self-management training with treatment using a telehealth team and technology.

Shannon Goossen, AP, LMT, CMTPT

Biography:

Shannon Goossen, AP, LMT, CMTPT owns a private practice in Jacksonville, FL. She is president of Comprehensive Myofascial Therapy Associates, established in 1996. She teaches nationally about FSM (Frequency Specific Microcurrent) and offers web

based training opportunities through www.FrequenciesthatMEND.com In Florida, Shannon is a Licensed Acupuncture Physician, Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist. Shannon has a bachelor degree in Biology and graduated from Hendrix College in 1986. Shannon graduated from the Pittsburgh School of Pain Management (1997) and from the Classical Acupuncture Institute in 2001. She is board certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Diplomate), the Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy National Board, and previously, the previously, the Academy of Integrative Pain

Management (Fellow).

Dr Renée S Hartz, MD 

Biography:

Dr. Reneé Hartz has over 30 years of experience in many medical modalities including Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Emergency Room, University Medical Education and Myofascial Pain Treatment. She is a passionate and caring medical provider who is dedicated to treating and eliminating muscular (myofascial) pain in a drug-free and surgery-free approach.

Lecture Topic:

New Math and New Anatomy for Non-Traditional Myofascial Evaluation of Knee Pain

Knee pain is traditionally thought to be due to ligament injuries and bursitis. This lecture will describe the interrelationship of the myofascial unit (muscle, fascia, tendons, ligaments and bursae) in causing knee pain. The continuity of muscle groups in the thigh and leg with the bursa and ligaments of the knee will be shown from a surgical perspective.

• Our in-clinic multi-modality treatment of myofascial knee pain will be demonstrated using videos of MD and TrP Therapist working together performing Trigger Point Therapy, including TrP injections. 
• This presentation will show a method of safe trigger point injections using a local anesthetic and botanical anti-inflamatory agent.
• The importance here is our combined approach. MD and MTPT working together in the treatment of myofascial pain.

In this 1 hour lecture, Dr Renee Hartz, Medical Director of Chicago Center for Myofascial Pain Relief (CCMPR),   will highlight the amazing anatomy of the knee, including a large number of bursa. She will then show, via in-clinic video, examples of hands-on Trigger Point Assessment for muscles that can be causing referred pain into the various aspects of the knee.

Learning Objectives;

1. The student will correctly identify key anatomy structures of the knee, including bursa, bone, and muscles.
2. the student will understand the collaboration between the Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist and the MD, Physical Medicine and Rehab.
3. The student will understand how to best assist a physician for identification of key trigger point structures and muscles so the physician can apply the trigger point injections.
   

Stuart Hinds, B. Sc.

Biography:

Stuart established his online education website in 2001, which has a large range of online professional development resources to support and extend the skills of remedial massage therapists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, myotherapists, chiropractors and other soft tissue therapists. As a recognised education provider with Massage & Myotherapy Australia and a proud partner of Niel Asher Healthcare, stuart-hinds.com offers trusted, quality educational products that earn you Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points.

In addition to online education courses, Stuart regularly runs training workshops and professional mentoring sessions. At any stage of your career, he can provide quality mentoring to streamline your business and treatment skills.

Hands-on Topic:

Peripheral Nerve Entrapments of the Upper Extremity

This presentation will investigate the Pathophysiology, Assessment and Treatment for common peripheral upper extremity nerve entrapment. Participants will learn appropriate Neuro-dynamic testing to assess and monitor efficacy of Soft Tissue Therapy Treatment. Presentation participants will be able to practice the assessment and treatment modalities relevant to the soft tissue therapists’ scope of practice.

ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT WILL BE FOCUSED ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

Pronator Teres Syndrome

Radial Tunnel Syndrome

Learning Objectives

1.The student will be able to recognise the Neuro-anatomy of the upper extremity and the common dysfunctional patterns related to upper extremity nerve entrapments. 

2. Will be able to replicate the  Neurodynamic testing procedure to assess sites of entrapment

3.will be able to identify the anatomical variations of these nerve entrapments. 

4. Will demonstrate the treatment options for each area as well as identifying the main entrapment culprits for each.

Janet (Travell) Street, BS

Biography

Janet Street is a digital marketing agency owner, and the granddaughter of Janet Travell. She combines her passion for trigger point therapy with her enthusiasm for helping practitioners grow their businesses and reach more people in need of pain relief. Ms. Street is co-founder at The Janet Travell Foundation, and an honorary member of NAMPTPT. She edited and designed a biography of Dr. Travell, “Janet Travell, M.D., White House Physician and Trigger Point Pioneer,” written by her mother, Virginia Street. Janet and Virginia currently post articles and family history of Dr. Travell on the Janet Travell MD Facebook page.



Stew Wild, LMT, CNMT, CMTPT

Biography:

Stewart Wild has always worked in the health field, starting in New Zealand as a Hematology and Blood Bank laboratory technologist. He took up therapeutic massage in 1994 after experiencing the benefits of sports massage during his cycling, running, Ironman triathlon days. Later, he trained in both the St John and American versions of Neuromuscular Therapy, before becoming a Certified Manual Trigger Point Therapist.

Stewart is the founder of Myopain Solutions, based in Dedham, Massachusetts. The neuromuscular therapy approach addresses all aspects of muscular dysfunction; trauma, overload, overuse, imbalance, asymmetry and myofascial trigger points. Complementary to this manual therapy is postural and movement rehabilitation, optimization of neurophysiology, pain science education and the identification, modification or removal of perpetuating factors.

Stew believes it is important to combine an ongoing clinical practice along with teaching for Myopain Seminars. He especially enjoys investigating those hard-to-solve cases from a soft tissue perspective.

Julie Zuleger,PhD

Biography:

Julie is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in the Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education. She has extensive training and interest in human movement, anatomy, kinesiology, and corrective exercise therapies. Julie is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a retired ATC, Board Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist, Certified Yoga Teacher, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, Licensed Massage Therapist, and holds a Ph.D. in Education.