Essential MAT Assessments

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Uncover the roots of your client's pain with these essential assessment techniques

ERIK DALTON

With over thirty years educating massage therapists around the world, Erik Dalton is among the most highly regarded educators in the profession. With a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between mind and body, structure and function, he has developed Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® which is changing the world of pain treatment and management.

ESSENTIAL MAT ASSESSMENTS COURSE (16 CE)

In the “Essential MAT Assessments” course, you’ll learn how to perform 130 essential orthopedic and osteopathic tests, as well as anatomic landmark exams to get to the bottom of your client’s pain complaint.

Course Description:

If you don’t know what’s broken, you can’t fix it! Don’t be that therapist that simply rubs the sore spots and hope your client gets better.

What sets the exceptional therapist apart from the crowd is the ability to get at the source of their client’s problem. The only way to do this is through a thorough and systematic assessment. Now for the first time, Erik Dalton has compiled 130 of his most important assessment techniques into one comprehensive course.

In the “Essential MAT Assessments” course, you’ll learn how to do a variety of simple neurological tests to determine if your client’s problem is musculoskeletal or neurological. The 130 assessment techniques are grouped under 45 assessment goals for easy reference, ex. “Goal: Assessing for knee dysfunction”. All assessments are mapped to the corresponding treatment protocols in Erik Dalton’s comprehensive MAT courses.

In this course you will learn:

130 practical hands-on assessments
Anatomy dissection and animation
Range of motion, pain provocation and brain-based testing
Tendinopathy, radiculopathy, and sports injury exams
References to myoskeletal treatment techniques

The home study course includes a set of 3 DVDs and a handsome technique manual, with easy-to-follow instructions in Dalton’s most-used maneuvers. By helping your clients avoid or reduce their use of pain medication or invasive surgery, you’ll be a valuable resource for your community.

BONUS! Purchase the Home Study course and we’ll give you access to the eCourse for free! (valued at $249). You receive the entire contents of the program online where you can access through any device: computer, laptop, tablet or phone. You’re no longer tied to your DVD player and can enjoy the course wherever you have Internet access.

Earn 16 CE hours! Upon successful completion, you will earn 16 CE hours, for your bodywork licensure, recognized by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB), Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) and most State Licensing Boards. This MAT course is approved by CE Broker under the “General Category” only. You will have also taken a step toward completing the Master Myoskeletal Therapist (MMT)® Certification. Upon completion of the requirements of the course you’ll receive your Certificate of Completion and be listed in our highly searched Online Directory of bodyworkers with MAT training.

Become a more effective clinician, develop a more satisfying and successful practice, and gain loyalty from your clients by enrolling today.

This is a great opportunity to continue your education and learn assessments and techniques that will help relieve pain and restore function with your clients.

I love learning things that make sense to me, and Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques® make sense. It's not just the techniques themselves, but another way to look at the body in assessment and tying soft tissue to the bony framework. Great tools to have in any manual therapy practice or setting.

Being a massage therapist and working in physical therapy for over 30 years, this course complemented the training I have had over the years in other manual techniques and also elevated my game with other healthcare providers.

"As a well-trained and studied therapist, the MAT online trainings reinforced my current skill set while also encouraging me to view the body and my treatment approaches from additional perspectives. The information is current, clearly presented and immediately applicable."

"The depth of knowledge that MAT training provides is valuable not only for its effective hands-on techniques, but also for its attention to principles of anatomical assessment, movement retraining, and manual application."

"MAT has changed my world both professionally and personally. It has given me the confidence needed to build trusting referral relationships with the top team of medical doctors in the city of Toledo. I am considered a rehab therapist and I laugh when people say Dr. K referred me to you cuz you can fix my sh**! "

16 CE ONLY $295! $206.50!

Essential MAT Assessments Home Study Course

Home Study Course Includes:

3 x USBs packed with technique demonstrations and educational graphics
A full-color reference manual for your treatment room
Mail-in test or option to complete test online
Printable certificate of completion
BONUS: Order the home study version and get access to the eCourse for free!

Prefer DVDs?
Click here to order DVD version while supplies last.

16 CE ONLY 249! $174.30

Essential MAT Assessments eCourse

eCourse Includes:

Online streaming videos
Detailed instructions for all techniques
A downloadable full color reference eBook
Online tests and printable certificate of completion

Get access to all course materials online. Lifetime access and no shipping fees!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What’s the difference between Home Study courses and eLearning courses?

The eLearning Course contains:

Online streaming instructional videos (instant access)
Detailed instructions for all techniques
A downloadable full-color manual
Online tests and printable certificate of completion
Lifetime access to all course materials

The Home Study format contains hard goods that are shipped to you. This includes:

All course materials are either on instructional DVDs or USBs
Full-color printed textbook or manual
Mail-in test
FREE BONUS: When you purchase the Home Study version, you’ll get access to the eLearning Course as outlined above

You save with eLearning: Because there is no hard product to ship with the eLearning Course format, we can pass the savings onto you!

Are these courses eligible for Continuing Education credits?

Upon successful completion of a course, you will earn continuing education credits for your massage or bodywork licensure. All our courses are recognized by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork and most State Licensing Boards.

This online continuing education may or may not count towards your required CE credit requirements. It’s your responsibility, and not the responsibility of Freedom From Pain Institute, to check with your regulatory agency to confirm whether these will be accepted as CE credits in your jurisdiction.

How long do I have to complete the course?

Most courses can be completed in a weekend of intensive studying, like a self-guided workshop. However, you’re welcome to spread your study time out across weeks or even months. There are no time restraints on taking the courses. You’ll have lifetime access to the online materials and can complete the exam whenever you’re ready.

Do courses need to be completed in a particular order?

No. You can start with any course you like, and complete the courses in any order. Each course is standalone and does not require prerequisites. However, to get the most out of your learning experience we highly suggest you start with the foundational courses so you have a solid understanding of the principles behind Myoskeletal Alignment Techniques. You can purchase the foundational courses in a bundle for a significant discount. Click here for details.

Is there an exam?

You are required to pass any tests for each course before we can issue your certificate of completion. All tests are multiple choice and you’ll have the opportunity to repeat the tests if you do not pass the first time.

For eCourses, there is a short test to complete after each lesson. Once you’ve successfully completed all tests, you’ll be automatically issued an online certificate of completion for you to print.

For home study courses, you’ll have the option to do a final written test and mail it in to us or do the online tests.

How long does it take to receive my order?

eCourse: As soon as your payment posts the eCourses are delivered to your inbox.

Home Study Course: When you purchase a Home Study Course your course materials will be shipped to you. You will also get access to the related eCourse. *For Shipping Orders: Please note there may be delays from shipment carriers that are beyond our control.

Do you offer payment plans? Can I pay in installments?

Yes, we do! For selected products, you can pay in four monthly installments. There are no credit checks, no forms to fill out, and it’s completely interest-free.

If payment plans are available for a product, you’ll see a “Four Monthly Payments” option on the sales page. When purchasing hard products like textbooks or home study courses, you’ll pay the full shipping cost and the first installment at checkout. The remaining three payments will be automatically charged to your credit card each month.

You’ll receive an email reminder a few days before each payment is processed. If a payment is unsuccessful, we’ll follow up with an email notification. Please note that failure to complete all payments will result in revocation of your access to the purchased products.

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