Course Objectives

✓ Demonstrate knowledge of self-myofascial release techniques.
✓ Identify the areas of the body that may be restraining function.
✓ Demonstrate the ability to find and self-treat trigger points.
✓ Demonstrate a complete self-myofascial release program.
✓ Demonstrate stretches for successful deactivation of trigger points.

Key Course Topic Areas
✓ Gain a total understanding of myofascial anatomy, muscles, and fascia.
✓ Learn what trigger points are and how they refer to pain.
✓ Explore basic and more advanced trigger point self-care.
✓ Learn basic self-massage tips for myofascial trigger points.
✓ Gain knowledge on deep muscle self-care.
✓ Master stretching after self-care.
✓ Master stretching for injury prevention.
✓ Know when to refer clients for trigger point therapy.
✓ Explain many strange trigger point aches and pains.
✓ Learn medical factors that perpetuate pain.
✓ Examine solutions to repetitive overuse injuries for office workers, dentists, dental hygienists, factory workers, musicians, artisans, skilled laborers, etc.

On completion, you will have knowledge of anatomy, muscles and fascia,  trigger points, and how and where they refer pain to. Plus a thorough understanding of injury prevention and multiple kinds of chronic pain disorders that can be improved by self-care.

GMP Big Advantage – Instant access – dive in and start learning right away. Download the materials to the course and view them offline – so you are not confined to being online.

Downloadable Components
Course Book:  5 in-depth Sections – (over 600 pages) – Great for offline learning.
Note: One Section Softcover Book for this course is available for purchase. Call GMP Fitness at 888-467-3488.
Course Lesson Plan
An extensive plan that guides you through the entire course and more.
Self-Care and Trigger Point Therapy Course Learning Workbooks
Reasoning questions that will lead you through each topic. Contains engaging activity questions that lead you through the course. Designed to help you present your results and check your understanding of the course material.
✓ Self-Care Injury Prevention—Stretching Exercises
✓ Self-Care Stretching—Once Trigger Points Have Been Deactivated
✓ Self-Care Bodywork—With Foam Roller Exercises
✓ Self-Care Bodywork—With The Tiger Tail
✓ Self-Care Bodywork—With The Backnobber

“Every trainer and therapist should have this in their library. A great tool I use all the time. The textbook is fabulous and easy to follow. Each time I use it I gain more insight and knowledge. I can apply the knowledge from this course to my daily work.” – Grace Power, ACE/ACSM Certified Professional

Online Components
✓ Final Exam and Instant Grading
✓ Certificate of Completion

Big Bonus: Specialist Designation
✓ Your Specialist Designation does not expire
✓ NO FEES to keep your Credential current

And More
✓ No Final Exam Retake Fees
✓ Education Tech Support
✓ Lifetime—24/7 access

Relieve Muscle and Joint Pain and Improve Flexibility and Range of Motion
The goals of your comprehensive self-care strategy should be to reduce discomfort and stiffness, restore function, increase range of motion, and improve strength, posture, and balance. The Muscular Performance Self-Therapy course will help you to begin to achieve these goals and keep the tissues that surround the muscles (myofascial) and the connective tissue healthy and mobile.

For All Levels of General Health and Athletic Clients
For Professionals and Self-Care Enthusiasts, this course will help you understand the fascia and how to use specific stretches to keep you healthy, so you can improve your fitness and eliminate dysfunction.

Self-Care to Accelerate the Recovery Process, Get Your Body Back to 100% More Quickly, and Make Sure Longevity in Your Sport
And for Athletes, this course will ensure your longevity in your sport and will help your body get back to 100% more quickly, so you feel better and you are ready for the next practice or game. Upon completion of this course, all students will have a thorough understanding of the myofascial anatomy, the various types of musculoskeletal ailments that can be improved by self-myofascial release, and how to adhere to a regular routine of self-myofascial release.

ADVANCE THE PERFORMANCE AND TRAINING RESULTS THAT CLIENTS GET IN YOUR SESSIONS … WITH THE MUSCULAR PERFORMANCE SELF-THERAPY CERTIFICATION SPECIALIST

CECs/CEUs and Certification Board Approvals
GMP Fitness is internationally and nationally approved and accredited by the following organizations.

Special Notes
If you do not see your certification company in the list below (for example, NASM, ACE, NSCA, or others—please contact GMP Fitness at 888-467-3488 or email info@gmpfitness.com (or click here). The course may be pending approval, being considered for approval, or may need to be petitioned. You can email for a discount to offset the petition fee. We can also help with any information pertaining to the petition process that may be needed.

* Military discount 10% off. Please email for the discount code.

CEC and CEU Approval
✓ American College of Sports Medicine —ACSM*—30—see the statement below
✓ America Fitness Professionals Association—AFPA—16
✓ British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association—BCRPA—30
✓ International Fitness Professionals Association—IFPA—30
✓ International Tennis Performance Association—ITPA*—30—see the statement below
✓ International Sports Sciences Association—ISSA—30
✓ National Academy of Sports Medicine—NASM—1.9 with a Petition*
✓ National Federation of Professional Trainers—NFPT—2.0
✓ National Strength Professionals Association—NSPA—30
✓ American Senior Fitness Association—SFA—2.5
✓ World Instructor Training Schools—WITS—30

*The American College of Sports Medicine accepts CEC”s if another major fitness organization approves the GMP Fitness® Courses, for example, the ISSA, NASM, etc.), even if ACSM is not listed.

*National Academy of Sports Medicine—1.9 CEUs but with a petition. GMP Fitness® will deduct $25 from your order or refund your order $25 to offset the petition fee which is a simple online process. After you pass the course you put in the name of the provider (GMP Fitness), the course hours (56 hours which is 1.9 CEUs), and the date of completion, upload the certificate you receive for the course, and pay $25.

* The International Tennis Performance Association—IITPA
ITPA members can earn continuing credits for their certifications through GMP Fitness®.

Chiropractors
• Chiropractors who are Certified Chiropractic Sports Physicians (CCSP®) can earn CECs for this course. Email GMP Fitness for the discount code.

Other Professionals
For all other professionals – including chiropractors, doctors, physical therapists, massage therapists, naturopaths, etc., please email info@gmpfitness.com if you are interested in taking this course and receiving CEs. We can offer you a discount on the course (to help offset a potential petition fee) if your organization is not currently approved as a CEC/CEU Provider. We may also be able to send the course to your state, organization, etc. for approval.

Board Certification
Students who complete and pass the Course are eligible to sit for the board exam for the following organizations.
✓American Naturopathic Medical Certification Board (ANMCB)
✓American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP)

GMP Fitness Exam Facts
✓ Exam instructions are online.
✓ 55 multiple-choice and true/false questions.
✓ You must pass the exam with 80% or higher.
✓ NO time limit to take the exam.
✓ You can save your final exam if you cannot complete it in one sitting.
✓ Immediate grading and exam results.
✓ Instant download to your certificate of achievement.
✓ NO fees to take the exam–included in the price.
✓ NO fees to Retake the exam–included in the price.

3 Simple Steps To Get Your Certificate
1. Pass the online final exam.
2. Automatic certificate generation.
3. Download your CEC/CEU Certificate.

Recognition—Your Reward For Excellence
→ Muscular Performance Self-Therapy Specialist Certificate upon successful completion of the exam (This is a downloadable CEC/CEU Certificate – included with the price of the Course)

→ Optional Purchase—Distinguished Achievement Recognition Certificate (mailed)
Show off your Specialist Credential with our Distinguished “Elite Muscular Performance Self-Therapy Specialist Certification Certificate.
GREAT for your PORTFOLIO!!!

What does it take to be an Elite Specialist?
To become a Muscular Performance Self-Therapy Specialist, Certification you will need to complete the course and pass a 55-question exam.

Keeping your Credential Current
There are NO FEES to keep your Credentials current, but we do strongly encourage students to take further education. This will not only elevate your skills and fortify your knowledge, but it will also show your dedication and commitment to your clients and your profession.

Do I get continuing education credits?
You will receive CEUs/CECs credit after you successfully complete the final exam. The course is individually accredited and exact CEUs/CECs will vary for each certification organization.

How long do I have access to the Specialist Curriculum?
You will have lifetime access to this Specialization Program. There are no time limits or constrictions in this course and you are welcome to revisit the materials as many times as you like.

How long does it take to complete the Course?
There is no time limit to complete the course, but we do recommend that you complete the Specialist Course within 1 year after registration. The length of time required to complete a specific program depends on the individual’s dedication and available time to study.

Elite (E) Course Prerequisites
While anyone over the age of 18 years old can complete the educational content included in the GMP Fitness Courses we do recommend a few of things for the Elite Specialist Courses.
• Knowledge of English and arithmetic.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• A background in fitness equipment and exercises.
• Note: Continuing Education Credits (CECs/CEUs) will only be applied for certified fitness professionals and other health professionals.

Customer Course Support
As part of the GMP Fitness commitment to customer service, you’ll receive unsurpassed, exceptional customer support. Have a question after you purchase the course—contact us at info@gmpfitness.com or call 888-467-3488.