7
    CME Hours

    Tender Points Release (Counterstrain Technique)

    Course by : Sarwat Abulmagd
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    Overview

    Tender Points Release (Counterstrain Technique)

    This intensive one-day training is designed to equip healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding and practical proficiency in the Counterstrain Technique—a gentle, non-invasive manual therapy approach used to identify and treat somatic dysfunction via tender point release.

    Unlike traditional soft tissue techniques, Counterstrain requires no oil, undressing, or deep pressure, making it a highly adaptable and patient-comfort-focused intervention. This course emphasizes both the theoretical underpinnings and clinical application of Counterstrain across multiple anatomical regions.

    Learning Objectives

    Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:

    • Define and differentiate tender points from myofascial trigger points.

    • Understand the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the Counterstrain Technique.

    • Perform safe and effective identification and treatment of clinically relevant tender points in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, pelvic, and extremity regions.

    • Integrate Counterstrain into clinical decision-making for musculoskeletal dysfunction.

    • Provide patient education and apply treatment strategies with consideration of contraindications and safety guidelines.

    Key Topics Covered

    Theoretical Foundations

    • Introduction to tender points: definition, pathophysiology, and historical context

    • Mechanisms of action: proprioceptive and neurological basis of Counterstrain

    • Distinctions between tender points and myofascial trigger points

    • Clinical indications, contraindications, and precautions

    • Step-by-step Counterstrain methodology: assessment, positioning, and release

    Practical Application

    • Session 1 (Morning): Hands-on treatment of tender points in the cervical spine, thoracic region, and upper extremities

    • Session 2 (Afternoon): Hands-on treatment of tender points in the lumbar spine, pelvis, and lower extremities

    • Clinical integration: identifying key lesions, sequencing treatment, and re-assessment

    Instructor

    Sarwat Abulmagd

    Senior Physiotherapist | Expert in Osteopathy & Manual Therapy

    With over 20 years of professional experience, Sarwat Abulmagd has established himself as a distinguished physical therapist specializing in advanced therapeutic techn
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    Agenda

    Time Session
    08:30 – 09:00 Registration and Welcome Coffee
    09:00 – 09:30 Introduction to Tender Points – Definition, Historical Background, and Mechanisms
    09:30 – 10:30 Theory Session 1: Counterstrain Principles; Differentiating Tender Points vs. Trigger Points
    10:30 – 10:45 Coffee Break
    10:45 – 12:30 Hands-On Practical Session 1: Cervical, Thoracic, and Upper Extremity Tender Points
    12:30 – 13:15 Lunch Break
    13:15 – 14:45 Hands-On Practical Session 2: Lumbar, Pelvic, and Lower Limb Tender Points
    14:45 – 15:00 Afternoon Refreshment Break
    15:00 – 16:15 Patient Education, Clinical Application Tips, Identification of Key Lesions, and Integration
    16:15 – 16:45 Q&A and Practical Review
    16:45 – 17:00 Certificate Distribution

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      This course includes :
      • 1 day of in-person, hands-on training

      • FREE Online modules of all techniques accessible on mobile and TV

      • Lifetime access to course content

      • 7 CME hours accredited (DOH/DHA/MOH)

      • International Certificate

    • Special offer
      AED 500 discount for first 10 registrations
    • Dates
       07-Sep-2025 To 07-Sep-2025
    • Venue
      Saudi German Hospital, Al Barsha, Dubai
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