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Whitney Lowe's Orthopedic Massage
 Whitney Lowe's OMERI and the Therapeutic Training Center have joined together to bring Lowe's Orthopedic Massage Hands-on Techniques to the Pacific Northwest. Lowe is a massage education pioneer at the forefront of massage continuing education and development. He is widely known for his expertise in assessment and massage therapy treatment approaches for chronic pain and injury conditions.
Lowe has developed one of the nation's premier orthopedic massage curriculums. He designed his system for massage therapists seeking to meet the needs of clients with chronic, sports, recreational or occupational pain and injury conditions. His program is a comprehensive approach to treating soft-tissue dysfunction. The program integrates therapeutic techniques, evaluation and assessment testing, information about common conditions and rehabilitation protocols.
Integral, and perhaps most important, is knowing the "how, when and why" of a clinical treatment plan or approach. This is what Lowe calls, "clinical reasoning." There are three courses in Lowe's Hands-On Orthopedic Massage Program. Two are hands-on workshops and on is an online course that brings all the above together in a challenging and highly educational application of knowledge.
By taking a portion of his certification program to an online format, Lowe has forged ahead in the massage continuing education field toward the unlimited opportunities that exist with innovations in education technology and theory. Lowe's program enables students to:
- Reach educational and professional goals affordably and conveniently
- Gain a higher quality education from a nationally recognized authority
- Develop skill unattainable in the usual workshop setting
Please click on the following links for information: - Anatomy, kinesiology and musculoskeletal dysfunction
- Orthopedic assessment testing and evaluation
- Advanced, outcome-based treatment skills
- Clinical reasoning skills
| About Whitney Lowe's Orthopedic Massage System |
Whitney Lowe's Orthopedic Massage system is a research-based and outcome-based system. Whitney has spent the last 20 years researching, teaching, and exploring the applications of massage therapy. The techniques and methods he uses are a combination of proven and cutting-edge approaches to treating pain, injury and other conditions with massage.
Lowe's orthopedic massage system enables the practitioner to choose the most effective treatment for a client's particular pain or condition. Orthopedic massage practitioners are knowledgeable and skilled in their understanding of pain and injury conditions and massage treatment techniques. They are also skillful critical thinkers. This combination of expertise provides for the most effective treatment of soft tissue pain and injury conditions using massage therapy.
Lowe's Four Primary Components of Orthopedic Massage:
- Orthopedic Assessment
- Matching the Physiology of the Injury With the Physiological Effects of Treatment
- Treatment Adaptability
- Understanding the Rehabilitation Protocol
For more information on Whitney Lowe, or his Orthopedic Massage Program, go to www.omeri.com.
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Whitney Lowe's program offers several different learning opportunities, based on your learning style and interest. Therapists can choose to take a single class or opt for certification. Certification is discussed in the next section, the individual classes are:
Hands-on Classes (taught through the Therapeutic Training Center)
- Orthopedic Techniques I (Lower Body) - 18 hours: Explore exciting new concepts for low back pain and lower extremity disorders. Assessment and treatment strategies for conditions including: low back pain, piriformis syndrome and other lower extremity nerve impingement conditions, iliotibial band friction syndrome, knee injuries, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and much more.
- Orthopedic Techniques II (Upper Body) - 18 hours: Upper extremity disorders are a virtual occupational epidemic. Delve into assessment and treatment strategies for neck pain, thoracic outlet syndrome, tennis elbow, whiplash, shoulder impingement and rotator cuff disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, numerous upper extremity nerve entrapment conditions, lateral & medial epicondylitis, and more.
Online Classes (taught through the OMERI organization)
- Clinical Reasoning - 50 hours: The third course of the Hands-On Orthopedic Massage Certification Program. The course integrates elements of treatment, assessment, clinical reasoning, and rehabilitation protocols for all regions of the body. Course is centered on case studies. (Note: some students prefer taking this course after the hands-on courses above).
- Orthopedic Massage 1 (Back, Neck, & Pelvis) - 40 hours: Soft-tissue pain complaints of the torso are one of the most pervasive reasons for people to seek health care. Covers evaluation and treatment of the back, neck, & pelvis, including conditions such as thoracic outlet syndrome, spinal nerve compression pathologies, piriformis syndrome, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, low back pain, whiplash, and others.
- Orthopedic Massage 2 (Upper Extremities) - 40 hours: Very few courses address lower extremity issues in this detail; this course will be a great asset to your practice. Explores evaluation and treatment of lower body conditions such as plantar fasciitis, tarsal tunnel syndrome, patellofemoral pain, tendinosis, shin splints, muscle strains, and others.
- Orthopedic Massage 3 (Lower Extremities) - 40 hours: The repetitive nature of many occupations has led to an epidemic of upper extremity disorders. This course provides valuable tools to help you address these complaints with your clients. Covers upper extremity disorders, such as frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, nerve entrapment syndromes, and others.
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Whitney Lowe's program offers practitioners an affordable but high quality approach to advancing your practice and skills. Becoming certified with Whitney Lowe will bring you the credibility and acknowledgment you deserve for your advanced education and skills. Lowe's programs are fully mentored, and apply your newly developed clinical knowledge to real case studies.
Orthopedic Massage Certification Options The following programs include a hands-on element, for certification using only online courses, go to www.omeri.com.
The Clinician: 80 hour program
- Hands-on Classes: Orthopedic Massage Techniques I & II - 18 hours each (reg price $340 each or $290 each with 3 wk early registration)
- Online Class: Clinical Reasoning - 50 hours (reg price - $295)
- Certification Test - Free (reg price - $100)
- Package Price: $800 - save over $275 over individual prices
The Ultimate: 160 hour program
- Hands-on Classes: Orthopedic Massage Techniques I & II - 18 hours each (reg price $340 each or $290 each with 3 wk early registration)
- Online Class: Orthopedic Massage 1 (Back, Neck, & Pelvis) - 40 hours (reg price - $295)
- Online Class: Orthopedic Massage 2 (Upper Extremities) - 40 hours (reg price - $295)
- Online Class: Orthopedic Massage 3 (Lower Extremities) - 40 hours (reg price - $295)
- Three Orthopedic DVDS - Free
- Certification Test - Free (reg price - $100)
- Package Price: $1,185 - save $630 over individual prices
The Ultimate Package is the most comprehensive learning option available. Includes Lowe's full online program, plus the two hands-on workshops, the DVD Series, and the certification test.
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| Registration and Information |
Register for Online Classes or Certification
Please register for all online classes and certification programs through the OMERI website at www.omeri.com.
Register for Hands-on Classes
Please register for all individual hands-on classes through the Therapeutic Training Center. The current listing of hands-on classes is:
For More Information on Any of the Above
If you have questions on individual classes please email Robbin Blake of the Therapeutic Training Center at info@theratraining.com or call her at (206) 853-6875. For questions regarding Lowe's Orthopedic Massage and Certification, go to omeri@omeri.com.
"What Do I Do if I Sign Up for a Hands-on Class and Then Decide I Want to Certify?"
If you choose to upgrade to a full certification program, after you have registered for a hands-on class, please contact OMERI at omeri@omeri.com or call 866-744-8456. Your course fee will be applied to your registration for the certification program.
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