Fascia Anatomy and Fascial Release Techniques
3-Day CPD Course for Equine Therapy Professionals
with Gillian Higgins
The fascial system is a network of fibrous connective tissue that surrounds and encompasses all nerves, lymph and blood vessels, bones, muscles and organs.
It forms a continuous 3D web that travels with no separation through the entire body. It keeps the body organised, creates shape and function, and is involved in overall musculoskeletal health.
Fascia is important for posture, movement and force transmission. It also plays an important role in proprioception, reflexes, energy, feeling and potentially even the horse’s emotion. Its hydration is vital for slide and glide and proper functioning of the musculoskeletal structures.
Healthy fascia is vital for a healthy horse.
Course Trailer
This course is suitable for qualified therapists from all disciplines wishing to revise techniques or explore new ones to add to their toolbox.
It is a mix of online theory, practical demonstrations and small group hands-on practical sessions. It also provides the opportunity to network, share information and discuss interesting or challenging cases with other practitioners in a relaxed and supportive environment.
During this course we will look at the anatomy of different types of fascia, fascial connections, function, dysfunction and how to keep it healthy.
This course is supported by incredible photographs and video footage of fascia from Gillian's dissections.
At the end of this course as well as the ability to visualise fascia you will go away with fascial palpation techniques and a variety of fascial release techniques.
This course is an excellent precursor to the
Myofascial Chains and Techniques Course
which runs on the Thursday and Friday after this course.
If you would like to read another therapists review of the day check out the blog articles.
Key Points
Fascia Release Techniques that may covered include:-
Slow fascial release techniques
Cross hands, torsion and shear techniques
Decompression techniques
Myofascial hold techniques
Dynamic myofascial release techniques
Myofascial Unwinding Techniques
Techniques to release the:-
Hyoid,
Thoracic sling
Shoulder
Girth area
Back
Pelvis, LSJ and SI
Hip
Stiflle
and more...
Provisional Timetable
DAY 1
ONLINE SEMINAR THEORY DAY
This seminar is also sold as a stand alone course for anyone wishing to attend just the theory day.
09.30: Webinar Opens
10.00: The Anatomy of Fascia Components
10.45: Q&A
11.00: Break
11.30: Structure and Types of Fascia
12.15: Q&A
12.30: Lunch
13:30: Functions of Fascia
14.15: Q&A
14.30: Break
15.00: An Introduction to Fascia Palpation and Release Techniques
15.45: Q&A
16.00: Close
DAY 2
PRACTICAL WORKSHOP
At Wavendon Grange, Leices, LE14 3LW
09.00: Coffee
09.30: Introduction and Theory Discussion
10.00: Fascia Palpation Techniques
Demonstration and Practical Session
11.00: Break
11.30: Fascia Release Techniques
Demonstration and Practical Session
12.30: Lunch
13.30: Fascia Release Techniques
Demonstration and Practical Session
14.30: Break
15.00: Fascia Release Techniques
Demonstration and Practical Session
16.00: Discussion
16.30: Close
DAY 3
PRACTICAL WORKSHOP
At Wavendon Grange, Leices, LE14 3LW
09.00: Coffee
09.30: Introduction and Theory Discussion
10.00: Fascia Palpation Techniques
Demonstration and Practical Session
11.00: Break
11.30: Fascia Release Techniques
Demonstration and Practical Session
12.30: Lunch
13.30: Fascia Release Techniques
Demonstration and Practical Session
14.30: Break
15.00: Fascia Release Techniques
Demonstration and Practical Session
16.00: Discussion
16.30: Close
Notes
Tickets to the theory day can be purchased separately.
Lifetime access to the recording of the online seminar is included with the ticket.
You must attend / watch the online theory day before attending the practical course.
We envisage this course to be very popular so early booking is advised.
Certificates of Participation (CPD) will be emailed after the course. Course notes will be provided.
Tea, coffee, home-made cakes and a light lunch of sandwiches, crisps and fruit is included on the practical couse.
The practical course is held both inside and out so please bring appropriate warm clothes for a day out on the yard.
The practical course is limited to 14 people to ensure small groups and individual attention.
Prerequisites
All participants must provide proof of professional equine therapy qualification and current professional indemnity insurance.
Recommended Reading
It is recommended that you read the myofascial chapters of
Posture and Performance
and watch these on-demand webinars:
Prices
Course Leader
GILLIAN HIGGINS
Gillian is an equine anatomist, biomechanist, BHS Senior Coach, professional Sports and Remedial Therapist and author with a first class honours degree in Equine Science and Business Management.
Gillian is passionate about posture. She specialises in assessing the musculoskeletal systems and designing exercise programmes for improving posture and performance as well as assessing and addressing individual horses’ weaknesses.
Gillian has studied a variety of equine and human modalities both traditional and holistic.
As well as conventional training, Gillian has studied equine therapies in America, France, Germany and Sweden and is committed to giving our equine partners the best possible levels of care and consideration.
Gillian works with horses from all disciplines and levels from leisure to Olympic.
Venue and Horses
This course is run at the Horses Inside Out headquarters, Wavendon Grange near Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire.
The facilities at this central UK location include a small yard with a variety of horses, arenas and a classroom complete with audiovisual facilities.
This is a comfortable and professional space for learning where you are always guaranteed a friendly welcome.
Gillian has many bones, skeletons and anatomical models in the teaching barn for you to view and handle. This ensures that you will be better able to visualise the structures we discuss on this course.
Being able to bring horses into the teaching barn alongside the anatomical models really helps to combine the theory and the practice!
