FMT RockFloss - Compression Band Flossing
by Dr Steve Capobioanco
Description
Until now, choices were limited if you wanted to learn how to treat with medical floss.
You had to read a book or attend an expensive class that locked you into treating patients with specific, complex protocols.
Not anymore.
The FMT RockFloss introduces the use of compression floss bands to help reduce tissue edema, improve movement and modulate discomfort*. This course will cover the effects of compression band flossing on connective tissue gliding, tissue traction and tissue compression. Relevant anatomy, physiology and neurology of influenced tissues will be discussed. Interventions with compression band floss (including direction and pressure concepts) will be reviewed and integrated into current rehabilitative concepts.
The term ‘flossing’ is commonly associated with the image of a thick rubber band wrapped around an athlete’s large muscles, however; ‘floss bands’ are an excellent tool for clinical care and a valuable tool for your patient’s and athlete’s self care programs.
These courses are intended for health professionals with a basic understanding of soft tissue techniques.
Functional Movement Training (FMT) courses are taught by industry leading experts in movement assessment, performance and rehabilitation. CEUs may be offered for DC, ATC, PT, LMTs, LAc, OTs and personal trainers. If your profession & state is unavailable, we do not currently offer CEUs – however, we are continually adding additional licenses.
Note: Tools are not provided with this course.
Available Course Credits
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Alabama Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Alabama Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Alaska Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Alaska State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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Arizona Board of Athletic Training | 6.00 | |
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Arizona State Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Arkansas Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training | 6.00 | |
| Arkansas State Board of Physcial Thearpy | 6.00 | ||
| Arkansas State Occupational Therapy Examining Committee | 1.00 | ||
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Athletic Trainer Program | 6.00 | |
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Bureau of Professional Licensing - Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
| Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada | 6.00 | ||
| Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations | 6.00 | ||
| Colorado State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 6.00 | ||
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Connecticut Department of Public Health- Massage Therapist Licensure | 6.00 | |
| Connecticut State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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CT Department of Public Health | 6.00 | |
| Delaware Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Delaware Board of Massage and Bodywork | 6.00 | |
| Delaware Division of Professional Regulation | 6.00 | ||
| Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development | 1.00 | ||
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Department of Health Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Registration and Occupations | 6.00 | |
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DHHS - Division of Public Health Licensure Unit (Nebraska) | 6.00 | |
| District of Columbia Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| District Of Columbia Department of Health | 6.00 | ||
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Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing | 6.00 | |
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Examining Board of Physical Therapy & Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Florida Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Georgia Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Georgia Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Georgia State Professional Licensing | 6.00 | ||
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Hawaii Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Hawaii State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses | 1.00 | ||
| Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses | 6.00 | ||
| Idaho State Board of Chiropractic Physicians | 6.00 | ||
| Illinois Department of Professional Regulation | 6.00 | ||
| Illinois Medical Licensing Board | 6.00 | ||
| Indiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 6.00 | ||
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Iowa Board of Athletic Training | 6.00 | |
| Iowa Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Iowa Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Iowa Bureau of Professional Licensure | 6.00 | ||
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 6.00 | ||
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Kentucky Board of Licensure of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure | 6.00 | |
| Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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MA Division of Professional Licensure - Board of Allied Health Professions | 6.00 | |
| Maine Board of Chiropractic Licensure | 6.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | 1.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Maine Massage Therapy Department of Professional and Financial Regulation | 6.00 | |
| Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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Maryland Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Maryland Board of Physicians | 6.00 | |
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 6.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Registration | 1.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors | 6.00 | ||
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Massage Therapy Board - State of Nevada | 6.00 | |
| Michigan Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Michigan Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Michigan Board of Occupational Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | |
| Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure | 6.00 | |
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Missouri Board of Therapeutic Massage | 6.00 | |
| Missouri Division of Professional Registration | 6.00 | ||
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MN Board of Medical Practice | 6.00 | |
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Montana Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
| Montana Board of Chiropractors | 6.00 | ||
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Montana Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Montana Department of Labor and Industry | 6.00 | ||
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NC Board of Athletic Training Examiners | 6.00 | |
| Nebraska Board of Examiners in Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
| Nebraska Board of Occupational Therapy Practice | 1.00 | ||
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Nevada State Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
| New Hampshire Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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New Hampshire Board of Massage Therapists Education, Training, and Requirements | 6.00 | |
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New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy | 6.00 | |
| New Jersey State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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New Mexico Athletic Trainers Practice Board | 6.00 | |
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New Mexico Massage Therapy Board | 6.00 | |
| New York State Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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NH Office of Allied Health Professionals | 6.00 | |
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NJ State Board of Medical Examiners | 6.00 | |
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No Regulation | 6.00 | |
| North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy | 6.00 | |
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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North Dakota Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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North Dakota Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| North Dakota State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| North Dakota State Board of OT Practice | 1.00 | ||
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NY Office of the Professions - Division of Professional Licensing Services | 6.00 | |
| NYPTA | 7.20 | Expiring on August 25, 2025 | |
| Office of Professional Regulation - Physical Therapists | 6.00 | ||
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Ohio Athletic Trainers Board | 6.00 | |
| Ohio State Chiropractic Board | 6.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Oregon Health Licensing Agency - Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Oregon State Board of Massage Therapists | 6.00 | |
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Pennsylvania State Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine | 6.00 | |
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 6.00 | ||
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Professional Licensing Agency - Indiana Athletic Trainers Board | 6.00 | |
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Puerto Rico Board of Examiners of Massage Therapists | 6.00 | |
| Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Rhode Island Department of Health - Athletic Trainer Board of Licensure | 6.00 | |
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SC Department of Health and Environmental Control | 6.00 | |
| South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 1.00 | ||
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South Carolina Massage/Bodywork Panel | 6.00 | |
| South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
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South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners | 6.00 | |
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State Board of Medical Examiners | 6.00 | |
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State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision - Athletic Trainers Advisory Committee | 6.00 | |
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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State of Hawaii DCCA-PVL | 6.00 | |
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State of Missouri State Board of Healing Arts | 6.00 | |
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State of Nebraska Board of Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 6.00 | ||
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Tennessee Board of Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Tennessee Massage Board | 6.00 | |
| Texas Board of Occupation Therapy Examiners | 6.00 | ||
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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Athletic Trainers | 6.00 | |
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Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Massage Therapy | 6.00 | |
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 6.00 | ||
| Utah Chiropractic Physicians Licensing Board | 6.00 | ||
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Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing | 6.00 | |
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 6.00 | ||
| Vermont Board of Chiropractic | 6.00 | ||
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Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation | 6.00 | |
| Virginia Advisory Board On Occupational Therapy | 1.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Medicine | 6.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Virginia Secretary of State | 6.00 | ||
| Washington Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission | 6.00 | ||
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Washington Office of Health Professions | 6.00 | |
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
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Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing - Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board | 6.00 | |
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Wisconsin Massage Therapy & Bodywork Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board | 6.00 | |
| Wisconsin Occupational Therapy Affiliated Credentialing Board | 1.00 | ||
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WV Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | |
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WV Massage Therapy Board | 6.00 | |
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Wyoming Board of Athletic Training | 6.00 | |
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 6.00 | ||
| Wyoming State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 6.00 |
Learning Objectives
- Define, understand and integrate the myofascial sequencing model
- Define, understand and integrate the myofascial sequencing model
- Discover and explore neuroanatomy of the dermal/fascial subsystem
- Recognize and demonstrate a novel skin/fascial glide screening process
- Describe and interpret current research as it relates to connective tissue gliding and pain modulation
- Differentiate compression floss band wrapping techniques with graded exposure of tension, direction and pressure parameters
- Define, practice, and explaincompression floss band application techniques and link them to appropriate soft tissue pathology
- Compare, contrast and perform various methods of current rehabilitative treatment (open and closed chain exercise) techniques with compression band floss
- Introduce and integrate musculoskeletal diagnostic ultrasound to identify abnormal tissue gliding
Course Procedure
This course is 6 hours in length and a 30 Question multiple choice quiz will be required after completing the course to receive your CEU certificate. A 70% test score is required to pass and receive CEUs. The quiz can be open book and unlimited attempts on the quiz are allowed.
Course Content
| FMT RockFloss | Module |
- Please email education questions to UK customer service ukcustomerservice@4implus.com
Steve Capobianco, DC
Dr. Capobianco holds a B.A. and M.A. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in addition to a doctorate in Chiropractic Medicine. Steve is a practicing sports chiropractor, currently holding a Diplomate in Rehab from the ACA, in addition he is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, and a Performance Enhancement Specialists from the NASM. He is a certified in Active Release and Graston Technique provider that allows him to treat a myriad of musculoskeletal injuries using a combination of hand and tool release therapy.
Steve recently launched a sports specific rehab and performance institute called ProjectMOVE in Denver Colorado that focuses on identifying motor control dysfunction in an attempt to enhance human performance from the professional athlete to weekend warrior.
Steve is an avid athlete with a passion for sports. He has spent 25 years competing in ice hockey, lacrosse, triathlons, adventure racing, and natural bodybuilding. Steve is the Medical Director
Hour One
- Welcome & introduction of instructor and course participants
- Overview of outline of the course; introduction of topics that will be covered as well as description of practical lab experience and presentation of case studies.
- What is FMT? Functional Movement Training
Floss Bands (Ch1)
- Review framework of the RockTape Movement Pyramid
- Understand neuroanatomy, skin anatomy and fascial physiology and how it relates to RockFloss technique
- Review the current literature related to banded floss techniques for fascial gliding
Compression Floss Band History (Ch 2)
- Understand historical uses of floss bands
- Define Time Under Pressure (TUP)
- Review safety of applications
- Flossing indications/contraindications
Hour Two
Mechanisms (Ch 3)
- Introducing skin/fascial screening process
- Introduce and practice use of floss as it relates to shear and compression
- Review of fascial anatomy and implications
- Use of floss for fluid pump
- Joint Centration applications
- Application Introduction (swelling, function, fascial glide, targeted, external cueing)
Research (Ch 4)
- Anatomy and Physiology mechanisms for Floss Compression Bands (Ch 4)
- Treatment positions graded exposure techniques related to the treatment process
Hour Three
Screening (Ch 5)
- Treatment Considerations for Floss Application (Ch 5)
- Application (time under pressure)
- Open chain activities
- Closed chain activities
- Meaningful movement
- Re-assessment
Treatment Considerations (Ch 6)
- Depth
- Pressure
- Graded Exposure
- External Glides, Mobilization Grades
- Fascial Chains
Hour Four
All in One Application (Ch 7)
- Calf Examples, Practice, Instructor Feedback
- Ankle Examples, Practice, Instructor Feedback
- Knee Examples, Practice, Instructor Feedback
Elbow Examples, Practice, Instructor Feedback - Learn, practice and perform specific applications of flossing:
Hour Five
Movement Pattern Assistance (Ch 8)
- Pattern Assist in Lower Leg
- Anterior Tibialis
- Gastroc-Soleus Complex
Tissue Glide Application (Ch 9)
- Directional Preferences
- Research Update
- External glides over floss applications
Targeted Floss Application (Ch 10)
- Targeted X Patterns
Hour Six
Movement Cue Application (Ch 11)
- Upper Body
- Lower Body
- Combination Applications
- Condition Specific Applications
- Instituting protocol of progression and regression for specific conditions
Case Study of Diaphragm (Ch 12)
- Learn, practice and perform specific applications of flossing for diaphragmatic cue
- Instructor Feedback
Q/A
DC
This course is valid for continuing education credit in the following states, so long as it falls within the scope of practice as outlined by the corresponding state board: AK, CO, CT, DE, DC, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NV, NJ, NC, ND, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY (Considered distance learning, please check with your board how many hours you are allowed)
Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states: FL, LA, MS, OK, WI
CEU approval for this course has been submitted and is pending: NY, TX
*NUHS makes no representation either directly or indirectly that the substantive matter being presented is approved or within respective scope of licensing. It remains the attendees’ responsibility to contact the state board(s) from which they seek continuing education credits for purposes of ensuring said board(s) approves both the delivery method and content as they relate to this event.
PT/PTA
AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY – FMT RockFloss meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards.
AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA – FMT RockFloss meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 6 Category 1 contact hours.
KY- FMT RockFloss has been approved by the APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 6 Category 1 contact hour(s). Approval number: 273-APTAKY-2024
NY - FMT RockFloss is approved by NYPTA, Course # NY 24-08-18 for 7.2 contact hours.
TX – FMT RockFloss is approved by TPTA FMT Blades 6 CCUs approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
DC, IL – FMT RockFloss (6 contact hours) meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of a National University of Health Sciences approval. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.
AT
FMT RockFloss (BOC Approved provider # P8570) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of (6 hours/CEUs FMT RockFloss Category A) ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
LMT
FMT RockFloss is approved (#179) by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
OT
FMT RockFloss meets continuing education requirements for AR, HI, ID, MA, ME, MI, NE, ND, SC, TX, VA, WI OT Boards.