Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Describe the neurophysiology of fascial based manual therapy

2. List the basic fascial structures and functions of all four fascial layers and describe how they interrelate within the systems of the body

3. Describe the biological plausibility of how alteration of the normal mobility of visceral fascial structures can contribute to multiple diagnoses related to pelvic dysfunction

4. Cite potential causes for development of restrictions in the visceral fascia of the abdominal, pelvis, and thoracic cavity

5. Describe the theory and application of mobilization of visceral fascial structures as they influence the somatosensory system within the scope of a physical therapy practice

6. Differentiate between direct and indirect mobilization techniques and understand the proper application of each

7. List the visceral structures within the peritoneal cavity and describe how their normal mobility is related to somatic and autonomic function

8. Identify visceral structures within the GI system via abdominal and pelvic landmarks

9. Apply the technique of three-dimensional fascial mobilization to visceral structures, utilizing external approaches.

10. Recognize and treat fascial restrictions throughout the pelvis, and abdomen as they may relate to diagnoses of dysfunction within the gastrointestinal system

11. Describe the contribution of chronic G-I distention to central sensitization and the visceral-somatic reflex

12. Implement fascial mobilization techniques within a comprehensive treatment program for the patient with varied diagnoses to include orthopedic, urologic, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and pelvic pain as they relate to the scope of physical therapy treatment