Basic Agenda

Saturday
11:00 am	Registration

11:30-7:00 pm	Introduction to the Technique. History, principles relating to soft tissue dysfunction as well as anticipated results from using GT Instruments. Introduction of the 6 GT instruments. Description of each instrument, proper handholds and treatment strokes. Lab instruction in scanning, sweeping, strumming, and J-strokes. How to conduct a soft-tissue assessment using the GT scanner. Basic instrument lab on the knee.
	Thigh and Lumbosacral — During this session, participants learn how to scan, sweep, and J-stroke on the lumbosacral spine and thigh. Scanning for detection of soft-tissue adhesions and proper instrument choice is discussed and treatment protocol is demonstrated. Participants practice the above in lab format. Foot and Ankle — During this session, participants learn how to scan, sweep, strum, and J-stroke on the foot and ankle. Scanning for detection of soft-tissue adhesions and proper instrument choice is discussed and treatment protocol is demonstrated. Participants practice the above in lab format. Note: 30 minute afternoon break time at instructor's discretion.
Sunday
7:30-8:00 am	Practice Integration and Billing Procedures
8:00-1:00 pm	Hand, Forearm, Elbow, Scapulothoracic — During this session, participants learn how to scan, sweep, and J-stroke on the hand, forearm, elbow, and scapulothoracic. Scanning for detection of soft-tissue adhesions and proper instrument choice is discussed and treatment protocol is demonstrated. Participants practice the above in lab format.
	Edema and Scars — Treatment protocol is demonstrated. Participants practice in a lab format.