Part 1: The Clinical Significance of Alpha-Gamma Coactivation and Gamma Gain
by Michael Stanborough
Presentation Description
This is Part 1of a 2-part series by Michael examining the clinical significance of alpha-gamma coactivation and gamma gain. The presentation gives an in-depth exploration of the physiology of muscles, muscle spindles and fascia. Michael discussed alpha-gamma coactivation, gamma gain and the theory of strain counterstrain, relating them to the clinical setting.
About Michael Stanborough
Academic Education
- Bachelor of Arts, Professional Writing, Vermont College, Vermont
- Master of Arts, Communication, Victoria University, Melbourne
- Graduate Diploma Education, La Trobe University, Melbourne
- Cert IV TAE
Somatic Education
- Boulder School of Massage, Colorado
- Rolf Institute, foundational and advanced training, Rolfing Movement Training
- Cranial sacral therapy, visceral manipulation, Somatics, Peter Levine Trauma Resolution via Rolfing
Other Details
- Director of SI Australia, teaching the structural integration approaches of Dr Rolf
- Have been an instructor for the Rolf Institute
- Taught paediatric myofascial release (MFR) in classes at hospitals, clinics and universities all over the USA
- Currently teach courses in MFR in Australia as well as in Japan, Ethiopia, USA, Canada, Singapore, New Zealand, South Korea, Puerto Rico
- Author of Direct Release Myofascial Technique: An Illustrated Guide for Practitioners (Churchill Livingstone, 2010)
Professional Development Points (CPD / PDP):
This webinar will account for 1 point(s) for the following associations:
- Myothreapy Association
- Osteopathy Australia
Certification: A completion certificate will be available to download upon successfully passing a 5 multiple answer questionnaire in your Members Area.
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