FAKTR Rehab System Hands-On Course

The FAKTR Rehab course offers an opportunity to learn a complete system for assessing and treating musculoskeletal conditions effectively and efficiently in a hands-on, learn-by-doing classroom environment.

Discover a new approach to addressing musculoskeletal pain and injury that follows a proven framework through the full continuum of care. From assessment to discharge, learn how to combine manual therapy and various active modalities with exercise for maximum efficiency and effectiveness, adding a systematic approach to patient care.

With FAKTR, we take it a step further and introduce you to the BioMechanical approach to taping, utilizing Dynamic Tape’s highly elastic tape with strong recoil to continue reinforcing load management and movement modifications long after your patient leaves your office.

*CPD is available for Chiropractors, Physiotherapists and Athletic Trainers.*

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Assimilate literature presented in class regarding: pain science, tissue physiology, fascia, physical examination, treatment and outcomes assessment.
• Explain the indications and contraindications for utilizing the FAKTR protocol to treat a variety of conditions and patient presentations from head-to-toe
• Identify and utilize orthopedic, neurologic, movement assessment and other relevant examination procedures as an indication for the application of appropriate rehabilitative techniques.
• Identify and interpret abnormal findings during a patient evaluation in order to properly apply the FAKTR Concepts
• Apply the appropriate soft tissue therapy based upon patient presentation and phase of healing.
• Design appropriate exercise protocols with and without soft tissue techniques to improve patient outcomes.
• Apply the appropriate exercise protocols to improve patient function.
• Assimilate, summarize and demonstrate the proper use of biomechanical tape as indicated by patient presentation.

Required Prerequisites:

Attendees are required to have a significant understanding of anatomy and physiology before attending class. Student attendees in a professional healthcare program are most successful when they have entered their higher level coursework and are treating patients in the student clinic on campus. It is the responsibility of each attendee to be aware of the scope of practice dictated by their professional licensing board.

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS PROVIDED:

All attendees are provided with the full PDF course presentation notes at the conclusion of the course, which includes photos of various treatment applications, kinesio-taping applications and various exercises involved in the rehab portion of the course. We also include excerpts and references for all of the peer-reviewed research and published case studies that provide the scientific basis for the protocol along with a list of “recommended reading.”

COURSE MATERIALS PROVIDED:

FAKTR instruments, floss, emollient, cups and wobble bars are provided for attendee use during class. Performance Health provides all low-tech rehab supplies such as loops, bands, physioballs and flex bars. Dynamic Tape is provided for attendee use during class. No purchase of any product is required of attendees and no solicitation of any products or services are conducted during class. These items are all provided at no cost to attendees purely for educational purposes.

Please see attached course outline for additional details, including course hour-by-hour agenda and reference list.

Online Pre-Course Required Content: 2hrs 15min

In-Person Contact Hours: 14hrs

COURSE INSTRUCTOR: 

Dr. Todd Riddle is a clinician, specializing in sports chiropractic and physical rehabilitation.  Dr. Riddle earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, with a concentration in Kinesiotherapy from the University of Toledo, while competing as a two-sport athlete.  Riddle worked for the University of Toledo’s Kinesiotherapy Center providing land and aquatic-based rehabilitation programs. Dr. Riddle has two decades of experience in the field of athletic and human performance.  He has coached/trained thousands of athletes, ranging from amateur to professional, Olympic medalists, NFL, NBA, NHL, PGA, LPGA and MLB. 

In 2018, Dr. Riddle was the official sports chiropractor for the historic, Nigeria women’s  bobsleigh and skeleton teams at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics. He toured with Australia Bobsleigh and Skeleton on the World Cup circuit in Germany in 2021. Riddle also served on the sports chiropractic delegation for World Games in July 2022.

Dr. Riddle is a faculty member at Texas Chiropractic College and is currently the Director of Education for SE Professional Education Group; teaching FAKTR and Dynamic Tape. He has presented all over North America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. He also has served as a reviewer of scientific articles and books chapters related to sports medicine and rehabilitation.