COURSE DESCRIPTION
This three day course takes an in depth view of
the role of fascia as the tensional network of the
human body. An anatomical review of the four
primary layers of fascia and their assessment
and treatment will be presented. Extensive
hands-on lab time will be spent in diagnosing
and working up through the pelvis and spine to
the head. A novel postural loading assessment
tool will be presented to assist the student in
determining the primary area of fascial
restraint/dysfunction in the body. The course will
finish with the student learning how to restore
postural balance to maintain the gains made with
fascial release treatment.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
For the student:
**To have a better understanding of the anatomy
and regional interdependence of the fascia and
the role of the fascia as an organ of
communication.
**To learn about the four primary layers of
fascia.
**To be introduced to the use of postural loading
as an assessment tool in determining the
primary area of fascial dysfunction in the body.
**To learn a variety of objective tests to help
confirm the location of the primary fascial
dysfunction in the body.
**To learn new fascial assessment and release
techniques for the lower extremities, pelvis and
low back, thoracic spine and rib cage, upper
extremities and neck and head.
**To learn how to restore postural balance in
standing and sitting to reinforce the gains made
with fascial release.
COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Bookhout received his Certificate in Physical
Therapy from the Mayo Clinic in 1977 and his
Master’s Degree in Orthopaedic Physical
Therapy from the Institute of Graduate Health
Sciences in Atlanta, Georgia in 1982. In April of
1983, he co-founded Physical Therapy
Orthopaedic Specialists, Inc., a private practice
physical therapy clinic which specializes in
evaluation and treatment of spinal dysfunction.
Mr. Bookhout has taught numerous courses
throughout the United States since 1981. He is
currently an Adjunct Associate Professor in the
Department of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation at the College of Osteopathic
Medicine at Michigan State University in East
Lansing, Michigan. In 1992, Mr. Bookhout
developed a course on exercise as a
compliment to manual medicine as part of the
Michigan State Continuing Medical Education
Program.
Mr. Bookhout has authored numerous articles
regarding the evaluation and treatment of
patients with thoracic and low back pain and is
the co-editor of the 6th Edition of Bourdillon’s
Spinal Manipulation, published in 2002
$695.00
Limited space, please register early
Course open to Physical Therapists Only
No Prerequisites required
CE credits applied for
A confirmation letter will be sent upon receipt of
registration/check
Course will be held at the Outback
Steakhouse/Comfort Inn in Bloomington near
Mall of America
Meals included
Questions - contact Becky Ellis (612) 508-4288
or tbellis@comcast.net
Day 1 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
*Introduction – background, goals for the course
*Anatomy review of the fascia and the four primary
fascial layers
*Postural assessment and manual treatment
approaches for the fascia
*Break
*Postural loading assessment – standing and sitting
*Review of the fascial anatomy of the lower
extremities and objective tests
*Lunch (provided)
*Fascial treatment of the lower extremities
Review of the anatomy of the pelvis and
thoracolumbar fascia
*Break
*Evaluation and objective tests of the pelvis and
lumbar spine
*Fascial treatment of the pelvis and lumbar spine
Day 2 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
*Review of day 1 and questions
*Fascial treatment of the pelvis and lumbar spine
(cont)
*Break
*Review of the anatomy of the thoracic diaphragm
and thorax
*Evaluation and objective tests for the thorax
*Lunch (provided)
*Fascial treatment of the thorax and the thoracic
diaphragm
*Break
* Review of the anatomy of the thoracic inlet and
anterior fascias of the neck
* Fascial treatment for the thoracic outlet
Day 3 – 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
*Review of day 2 and questions
*Treatment of the anterior fascias of the neck
*Break
*Treatment of the anterior fascias of the neck (cont)
*Lunch (provided)
*The meninges – assessment and treatment of the
deepest fascias
*Break
*Postural rebalancing in sitting and standing
*Wrap up and closing remarks
Registration Form
Fascial Release and Postural Rebalancing
from Head to Toe
May 13-15, 2016
Name: ________________________________
Address: ______________________________
_____________________________________
FASCIAL RELEASE
AND POSTURAL
REBALANCING
FROM THE HEAD
TO THE TOE
Work Phone: ___________________________
Home Phone: __________________________
Presented by:
Email address: __________________________
Mark R. Bookhout, M.S.,
P.T.
Make checks payable to:
Mark Bookhout
Mail form and check to:
Mark Bookhout
26755 Noble Road
Shorewood, MN 55331
May 13-15, 2016
Outback Steakhouse/Comfort
Inn
Bloomington, MN