Massage Therapist Workshop for Hand Health

Dental Hygienist Instructors Class for the Prevention of Repetitive Strain Injuries

Dental Hygienist Class - Protect Your Hands... from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Upper Body Extremity Disorders

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End Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Without Surgery - Hand Health Workshop for the Practitioner

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Workshops and Speaking Engagements are available for groups, conferences and companies. Workshops have been given to the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA) of Indiana, and the National Court Reporters Association of California and Louisana (NCRA), The Self Help for the Hard of Hearing, and the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).

Title: Hand Health - The Montgomery Method… for the Prevention and Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Upper Body Extremity Disorders

Instructor: Kate Montgomery, C.S.M.T., HHP, ND, SKP, Touch for Health Instructor

Class hours: 2-hour course (1 hour of lecture and 1 hour of participation)

Materials: Each participant receives a copy of End Your Carpal  Tunnel Pain Without Surgery 

Lecture Section

I.    An introduction of anatomy, emphasizing the skeletal, nervous, muscle and lymph systems and how they are interrelated for 100% function of all systems in the body. Discussed are the causes of musculoskeletal strain through repetition, poor posture and ergonomic incompatibility to the body; Exercise, Nutrition and your health as it relates to repetitive strain injuries and your recovery. 

2.   A brief discussion on ergonomic equipment as it relates to your field of expertise, i.e., chairs, and the workplace environment.  

Participation Section

Before we begin, everyone will fill out self-assessment questionnaire to determine your current perceived quality of physical well-being. Toward the end of the class we will reevaluate your progress and note any changes that you notice after learning The Montgomery Method.

1. Self-Assessment Sheet. Determines current level of musculoskeletal stress.

2. The Montgomery Method 12 step technique

3. Learn Massage and Release Techniques including Neurolymphatic Reflex Massage for pain relief

4. Hand Stretching Exercises - pre, during and after work, or anytime

5. Nutrition and Exercise - the vital role they play for your well-being

6. Health care protocol - How to locate Health Care Practitioners in your area and how to use them; in what order

7. Career longevity - regular prevention and maintenance.  How to use daily and when.

The daily 15-minute program

Contact Kate at katem@sportstouch.com to schedule a workshop in your area.

Author of End Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Without Surgery

A Health Seminar for Self-Care: The focus is on prevention and maintenance of the upper body - repetitive strain injuries of the arm, wrist and hand. Kate Montgomery has created the Montgomery Method of twelve steps toward reducing pain and muscular tension that ead to reestablishing nerve conductivity and muscle strength. Kate’s formula has helped 10’s of thousands regain the use of their hands without the use of surgical intervention. Kate’s program is all hands-on and participation.  You will learn first hand how to decrease or end your symptoms of tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other upper body extremity disorders + more.  Her program is a fun and interactive program.  

Satisfied Users of The Montgomery Method

“Beginning in 1994, I became affiliated with the Montgomery Method.

I have utilized the techniques in hundreds of ergonomic and work injury cases. 

I have found that the Montgomery Method is effective in not only improving the outcome of repetitive strain disorders, it is a viable, preventable injury program I highly support and recommend.”

__Steve Thompson

Founder, Workers’ Compensation Training Consortium

President, Aspen Risk Management 

“I have been suffering from repetitive strain injury for almost a year now and have been in and out of doctor’s offices, physical therapy, and tried every medication out there. Kate’s book is the first and only thing that I have found that works! Within 15 minutes of opening her book, I was in less pain, after two days, I had significantly decreased my pain, and three weeks later, I am finally on my way to making a full recovery!”

__Ian Anderson

Technical writer

“For six months I had been suffering with symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and wore braces on both arms.  After a one-hour session [of the Montgomery Method] I was amazed at the immediate relief I experienced.  The next day I was pain-free!”

__Julie-Rae Wilson

Data processor

“Your book has been a miracle resource for me in dealing with pain in my arms and wrists from 10+ years of mouse use.  I reviewed 7 or 8 books on RSI and Carpal Tunnel.  The techniques in this book include actions that are “manageable” to be and require 15-20 minutes. Other books were suggesting a complete life makeover. I used these techniques and my pain was 75% gone…I hope to have full recovery soon.  I don’t have health insurance and thanks to your book I have been able to rehabilitate myself.  So very special thanks for this book.”                                                  

__Gavin Khan

A long time computer user

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Massage Therapist Workshop for Hand Health

Hand Health - The Montgomery Method for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Upper Body Repetitive Strain Injury

Open to: Massage Therapists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Other Health Practitioners

Two Day Workshop

Instructor: Kate Montgomery, C.S. M.T., HHP, ND, SKP, Touch for Health Instructor  

Prerequisite: Touch For Health 1

Minimum Participants: 10. Maximum: 30/workshop

Included in the workshop:

• End Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Without Surgery by Kate Montgomery, C.S.M.T., HHP, ND, SKP 

• Assessment Manual

Suggested Reading and Highly Recommended for your Library.

• Touch for Health by John Thie, DC.  (Muscle Testing will come from this book)

Outline:

First Day

• Questionnaire and Self-Assessment Sheet – Learn how to monitor yourself

• Discussed are Structural Stability, Nerve Integrity, Muscle Strength for sound health and well-being.

• Seven Self-Assessment Tests for Nerve Integrity 

• Applied Kinesiology - Muscle Monitoring

• Learn how to muscle test key muscles of the back, chest, arms and hand.  

• Grip Strength Assessment – Demonstration and use of the use of a dynamometer

• Learn the 12-step Montgomery Method

• Hands on Work

Second Day  

• Review evaluation tests; questions

• Review the 12-step Montgomery Method  

• Hand Stretches, Range of Motion Exercises

• Acupressure Points

• Neurolymphatic Reflex Points/Neurovascular Reflex Points

• Hands on Work

• How to teach the program to a client

• How to incorporate this program into your practice

• Learn how to integrate this program into the corporate world

• Discussion on Health Care Protocol

At the completion of the workshop a certificate will be given to the each Massage Therapist

Please bring to the class these items. Thank you. 

It may be necessary to bring your massage table, 1 set of sheets, a pillow, 2 towels, massage lotion, water, your lunch daily, and wear comfortable clothing.

***Wholesale Discounts are available for your practice for the book, chart, and sports balm. 

Contact Kate at katem@sportstouch.com for dates and place

Come and have fun! Learn how you can keep your hands healthy and the longevity of your career insured.

Testimonials From Massage Therapists

“I am a licensed massage therapist and a computer software instructor, power use of computers. I have experienced the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome, particularly after a bicycle accident in which I broke both my arms.  As a massage therapist, self-dare is very important to my longevity in the fielf.  I have personally used the information and techniques in Kate’s book as a self-care preogram for my wrists and arms with great success, and I refer my students to her book as an excellent tool for the prevention and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.

__Mia Turpel,  License Massage Therapist

    Computer Instructor

“Thank you so much for your class on Hand Health.  As a massage therapist, I see many people with shoulder, arm, and hand issues.  Your 12-step program is proving to be very successful in relieving discomfort and pain, much to the delight of my clients.  It is great to be able to offer my clients this service and to teach them a way to care for themselves. It has made a difference in my life too, knowing I have a program that I can use on a daily basis to insure the health of my hands.  I would recommend your class to massage therapists and anyone else in the health care profession.”

__Robin Kasch

    Certified Massage Therapist

“If it were not for the techniques shown in Kate’s book, I would be out of business today.  As a massage therapist, I use these techniques every day on my self and  on my clients also.  I have had wonderful results and send my clients home with homework on self-care as shown in this book.”  I would recommend Kate’s book to every massage therapist.”

__Sandi Borup

    Massage Therapist    

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Dental Hygienist Class - Protect Your Hands...  From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Other Upper Body Extremity Disorders

Instructor: Kate Montgomery, C.S.M.T., HHP, ND, SKP, Touch For Health Instructor
Class hours: 3 hours (1 hour of lecture, 2 hours of participation - hands on) 

Materials: Each participant receives a copy of End Your Carpal Tunnel Pain Without Surgery

Title: Protect Your Hands from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Hand Health - The Montgomery Method 12-Step  Program  for Prevention and  Daily Maintenance.

Lecture Section

I.    An introduction of anatomy of the hand; skeletal, nerve, muscular and lymphatic systems and how they are interrelated.  The cause of musculoskeletal strain through repetition of hand-held instruments and posture; and the necessary balance in the relationship between all the systems as they relate to posture.

A brief discussion on ergonomics equipment, i.e., vibration (handpiece), pinch-grip instruments, chairs, and the workplace environment.  

Participation Section

II.   Test to determine loss of nerve integrity. Seven Step Self-Assessment

1. Phalen’s est

2. Tinel’s Test

3. Muscle Monitoring for Hand Strength - Applied Kinesiology

4. Perceived Grip Strength

5. Hand-Finger Pad Sensitivity

6. Palpation of Muscles 

7. Pain Evaluation 

III. The Montgomery Method 12-step technique

Step 1. Posture, correct, incorrect

Step 2. Neck Massage

Step 3. Shoulder Rolls

Step 4. Forward Arm Extension

Step 5. Lateral Arm Extension’

Step 6. Wrist Press

Step 7. Wrist Pull

Step 8. Wrist Squeeze

Step 9. Finger Pull

Step 10. Upper Back Stretch

Step 11. Shoulder, Chest and Elbow Stretch

Step 12. Muscle Therapy - massage of the forearm and hand.  Myofascial Release Technique for the forearm muscles.  Discussed are the benefits of muscle therapy for ones health and career longevity. I will touch briefly on lower back pain, as it is posture related to sitting all day. 

IV. Neurolymphatic Reflex Massage - muscle detoxification

V.  Stretching - pre, during and after work, or anytime

VI. Hand Exercises and Stretching

VII. Nutrition and Exercise - the vital role they play in your well-being.

VIII. Health Care Protocol - How to locate Practitioners and how to use them; in what order.

IX.  Career Longevity - regular prevention and maintenance. How to use daily and when.