FKT Certification Fascia Kinetic Therapy Coourse
Comes with two textbooks
Trigger Point Therapy manual
Fascia Kinetic Therapy textbook
Curriculum
Aboriginal University
Fascia Kinetic Therapy (FKT) & Trigger Point Therapy Certification
12-Week Certification Program
8 Weeks Theory + 4 Weeks Clinical Practice
Based upon:
- Fascia Kinetic Therapy & Mechanotransduction Epigenetics
- The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, 3rd Edition by Clair Davies & Amber Davies
- Aboriginal Medical Association Fascia Kinetic Therapy System
- Flow Breathing Technique
- Posture Restoration Systems
- Clinical Trigger Point Assessment & Rehabilitation Systems
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This certification prepares students to become Fascia Kinetic Therapy Practitioners through the study of:
- Fascia Science
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Mechanotransduction
- Posture Restoration
- Flow Breathing
- Circadian Biology
- Clinical Assessment
- Pain Mapping
- Fascial Rehabilitation
- Business Development
Students complete:
- 8 Weeks Theory
- Weekly Homework
- Midterm Examination
- Final Examination
- 4 Weeks Clinical Practice
- Case Study Documentation
WEEK 1
What Is Fascia?
Reading
Chapter I
What Is Fascia?
Pages 39-49
Trigger Point Workbook
Introduction
Understanding Myofascial Pain
Topics
- Fascia definition
- Gravity Suit concept
- Connective tissue matrix
- Mechanoreceptors
- Proprioception
- Piezoelectricity
- Trigger point introduction
Practical
- Barefoot walking
- Ground sitting
- Fascia Bounce
Homework
10 Multiple Choice
10 True / False
20 Questions Total
WEEK 2
Types of Fascia
Reading
Chapter II
Pages 50-61
Trigger Point Workbook
Chapter:
Understanding Trigger Points
Topics
- Superficial fascia
- Deep fascia
- Visceral fascia
- Neural fascia
- Posterior chain
- Deep front line
- Spiral line
Practical
- Myofascial chain mapping
- Trigger point palpation introduction
Homework
20 Questions
10 Multiple Choice
10 True False
WEEK 3
AMA Rare Facts & Trigger Point Science
Reading
Chapter III
Pages 62-72
Trigger Point Workbook
Chapters on:
- Trigger point physiology
- Referred pain
Topics
- Piezoelectricity
- Fascial conductivity
- Stress posture
- Emotional tension
- Trigger point formation
- Referral patterns
Practical
- SCM trigger points
- Upper trap trigger points
Homework
20 Questions
WEEK 4
Kinesiology & Fascia
Reading
Chapter IV
Pages 73-84
Topics
- 4 Pressure System
- Tensegrity
- Primitive movement
- Squatting
- Crawling
- Hanging
- Indigenous movement systems
Practical
- Deep squat assessment
- Hanging assessment
- Gait assessment
Homework
20 Questions
Midterm Review Begins
WEEK 5
Chiropractics & Fascia
Reading
Chapter V
Pages 85-95
Trigger Point Workbook
Neck & Shoulder Chapters
Topics
- Spinal mechanics
- Cervical compression
- Pelvic imbalance
- Shoulder dysfunction
- Trigger point release
Practical
- SCM Release
- Upper Trap Release
- Fascia Massage Machine
Homework
20 Questions
WEEK 6
Mechanotransduction
Reading
Chapter VI
Pages 96-106
Topics
- Cytoskeleton
- Integrins
- ECM
- Gene signaling
- Movement as information
- Rebounding
Practical
- Rebound protocols
- Percussion therapy
Homework
20 Questions
WEEK 7
Fascia Epigenetics & Posture Restoration
Reading
Chapter VII-VIII
Pages 107-128
Topics
- Epigenetics
- Circadian rhythm
- Psoas
- QL
- Posture restoration
Practical
- Deep squat
- Foot restoration
- Hanging protocols
Homework
20 Questions
WEEK 8
Exercise, Nutrition & Breathing Sciences
Reading
Chapters IX-XI
Pages 129-163
Topics
- Rebounding
- Circadian nutrition
- Hydration
- Flow Breathing
- Nitric oxide
- Humming
Practical
- Full Flow Breathing system
- Rebound assessment
Homework
20 Questions
MIDTERM EXAM
100 Questions
- 75 Multiple Choice
- 25 True False
Passing Grade
80%
PRACTICUM PHASE
WEEK 9
Trigger Point Assessment
Reading
Chapter XV
Pages 198-208
Trigger Point Workbook
Head & Neck Chapters
Clinical Practice
Assess:
- SCM
- Upper Trap
- Masseter
Perform:
- Pain mapping
- Trigger point charts
Case Study #1
Neck pain client
WEEK 10
Lower Body Trigger Point Systems
Trigger Point Workbook
- QL
- Gluteals
- Hip Flexors
- Calves
- Plantar Fascia
Clinical Practice
Assess:
- Gait
- Squat
- Pelvic position
Case Study #2
Hip & low back client
WEEK 11
Full Rehabilitation Programming
Reading
Chapter XVI-XVIII
Pages 209-245
Clinical Practice
Develop:
- 30 day rehabilitation plans
- Flow Breathing plans
- Circadian plans
- Mobility plans
Case Study #3
Posture correction client
WEEK 12
Business & Practitioner Development
Reading
Chapter XIII
Pages 176-186
Topics
- Intake forms
- Marketing
- Liability
- Client documentation
- Seminar development
Final Clinical Evaluation
Student performs:
- Postural analysis
- Breathing assessment
- Trigger point assessment
- Exercise prescription
- Circadian recommendations
FINAL EXAM
150 Questions
100 Multiple Choice
50 True False
Passing Grade
80%
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Certified Fascia Kinetic Therapy Practitioner
Requirements
- Complete 8 theory weeks
- Complete all homework
- Pass Midterm
- Pass Final
- Complete 3 Case Studies
- Complete Clinical Evaluation
CERTIFICATION DESIGNATIONS
Level I
Certified Fascia Kinetic Therapy Practitioner
Level II
Certified Trigger Point Therapy Specialist
Additional:
- 25 Client Assessments
- 10 Completed Case Studies
Level III
Advanced FKT Rehabilitation Specialist
Additional:
- Dissertation
- Original Case Study Research
- Seminar Presentation
Level IV
Professor of Fascia Kinetic Therapy
Aboriginal University
Requirements
- Dissertation Defense
- Curriculum Contribution
- Clinical Teaching Demonstration