FMT Vibration Specialist
by Dr. Steven Capobianco
Includes all course content in digital format
Description
FMT Vibration Specialist course amalgamates manual therapy and vibration science to create simple and effective non-opioid, neuro musculoskeletal (NMSK) treatment and self-care programs for the manual and movement professional as well as the athlete. NMSK injuries are one of the leading causes of disability in the United States.
Discover why using vibration-based therapies are effective interventions for pain management, improving mobility and movement dynamics. A holistic (whole person) approach to movement and functional rehabilitation will be presented to aid in identifying key areas of compromise within the NMSK system. This course is an evidence-informed rehabilitation program that redefines our understanding of the effects of vibration in conjunction with traditional manual therapies (myofascial cupping, local/targeted massage) on pain mitigation, injury recovery/prevention and movement.
The primary goal of this course is to help PT’s, OT’s, DC’s, ATC’s, LMT’s, other movement therapists and athletes identify and address common NMSK injuries with an innovative functional reappraisal process that includes an external and internal remapping process to help a patient/client reengage in meaningful movement with more confidence and less pain.
This course is intended for health and wellness professionals with all levels of experience of rehabilitation programming and taping.
Note: Tools are not provided with this course.
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
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APTA Kentucky | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 |
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
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BOC | 4.00 | |
| Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada | 4.00 | ||
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Colorado Physical Therapy License Board | 4.00 | |
| Colorado State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 4.00 | ||
| Connecticut State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| Delaware Board of Chiropractic | 4.00 | ||
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| District of Columbia Board of Chiropractic | 4.00 | ||
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Idaho State Board of Chiropractic Physicians | 4.00 | ||
| Indiana Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Iowa Board of Chiropractic | 4.00 | ||
| Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 4.00 | ||
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IPTA | 4.00 | |
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 4.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Chiropractic Licensure | 4.00 | ||
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | ||
| Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 4.00 | ||
| Massachusetts Board of Registration of Chiropractors | 4.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Chiropractic | 4.00 | ||
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
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Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | |
| Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Montana Board of Chiropractors | 4.00 | ||
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Nebraska Board of Examiners in Chiropractic | 4.00 | ||
| New Hampshire Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| New Jersey State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| New York State Board of Chiropractic | 4.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 | |
| North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| North Dakota State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| NYPTA | 4.80 | Expiring on August 29, 2026 | |
| Ohio State Chiropractic Board | 4.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | ||
| Pennsylvania Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs - Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 4.00 | ||
| Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Chiropractic | 4.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | ||
| South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board | 4.00 | ||
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | ||
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 | Expiring on December 31, 2025 | |
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 4.00 | Expiring on September 3, 2026 | |
| Utah Chiropractic Physicians Licensing Board | 4.00 | ||
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 4.00 | ||
| Vermont Board of Chiropractic | 4.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2026 | |
| Washington Chiropractic Quality Assurance Commission | 4.00 | ||
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | ||
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 4.00 | ||
| Wyoming State Board of Chiropractic Examiners | 4.00 |
Learning Objectives
1. Discuss the role of a systematic approach to pain management, mobility, motor control and stability with the goal of movement enhancement.
2. Discuss and experience the neuro-psycho-physiological effects of different frequencies of vibration
3. Demonstrate functional use of vibration tools (compressive and decompressive) and understand their role and use for the applications of rehabilitation, edema management, injury recovery, posture and dynamic movement management
4. Demonstrate and discuss the new understanding of manipulating the ‘neuromyofascial’ system.
5. Demonstrate and discuss the use of vibration massager and vibrating cups with a psycho-social approach to care
6. Discuss and implement a ‘somatic reappraisal process’ to identify and address neuro-psychosocial symptoms associated with the NMSK dysfunction.
7. Implement systematic approach to treatment/training of common NMSK conditions with a process that includes scanning, connecting, and rippling (following fascial chains).
8. Integrating multiple breathing patterns to help facilitate positive NMSK outcomes.
9. Introduce and discuss how therapists can guide patients/clients in exploring the interoceptive aspects of the pain experience.
Course Procedure
This course is 4 hours in length and a 20 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 Vibration Specialist | Module |
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
- Brief outline of the course; the topics that will be covered, practical/case studies
- Identifying the problem – MSK Injury statistics (Burden of Disease Data)
- Introduction of FMT Movement Pyramid
- History of vibration therapy
- Present and Future of vibration therapy as it pertains to human movement and the pain experience
- Touch science review. Exteroceptive, interoceptive and kinesthetic components to touch.
Hour Two
- Vibration Science
- Risk Prevention
- Research – Vibration effects on pain, human movement, special populations and performance
- General Vibration Application Rules (Indications/Contraindications)
- Focal Vibration Therapy – General Technique Considerations
- Definitions
- Dosage Parameters – Frequency, Depth, Tissue Position/Tone,
- Scan, Connect, Ripple Approach (Zones)
Hour Three
- Effects of Compression and Vibration on the human body
- Mechanisms
- Mechanical Effects
- Fluid/Vascular Effects
- Chemical/Hormonal Effects
- Skin-brain Connection
- Psychological Effects
- Layered Approach – Stacking/Layered Approach
- Connecting to the Body
- Connecting to the Brain
- Connect to the Mind (Limbic System)
- Connect with Movement
Hour Four
- Clinical Approach: Demonstration of the FMT Stack – Layered Approach to Therapy
- Demo: Painting the Area: Novel and Safe Inputs to the Nervous System
- Demo: Connect to Stimulus (Combination Vibration Therapy - Compressive/Decompressive Stacking)
- Demo: Non-Judgmental Interpretation (What do you Feel?)
- Psycho-Social Tactics
- Task Positive Network – How to Influence Affective Aspects of Pain and Movement.
- Demo: Breath Stacking – adding breath into the treatment experience
- Demo: Meaningful Movement Reintroduction
DC
This course is valid for continuing education credit through NUHS 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, IA, IN, KS, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NC, ND, NY, NV, OH, OR, RI, SC, SD, UT, VT, VA, WA, WY (Considered distance learning, please check with your board how many hours you are allowed).
In addition, we have submitted the following additional DC applications for the specified states: TX
TX - Approval effective as of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Please note that online continuing education is not recognized in the following states: FL, LA, MS, OK, WI
*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
AK, AZ, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, MI, MS, MO, MT, NC, ND, PA, SC, RI, TN, VA - FMT Vibration Specialist meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards by virtue of ATPTA KY (FMT Vibration Specialist 4 Category 1 contact hours), Approval Number 296-APTAKY-2024.
AL, CO, CT, IA, MA, ME, MN, NH, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY - FMT Vibration Specialist meets continuing education requirements for these State Physical Therapy Boards.
DC - FMT Vibration Specialist meets continuing education requirements of the DC Physical Therapy Board by virtue of a NUHS approval for 4 contact hours. NUHS is recognized by the Secretary of States Department of Education.
IL - FMT Vibration Specialist (4 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.
KY- FMT Vibration Specialist has been approved by the APTA Kentucky, A Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association, for 4 Category 1 contact hour(s). Approval Number 296-APTAKY-2024.
NY - FMT Vibration Specialist is approved by NYPTA, Approval #NY 25-08-13, for 4.8 contact hours.
TX- This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 4.00 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Approval #79003TX.
ATC
(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 (4 hours/CEUs FMT Vibration Specialist Category A). ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
LMT
FMT Vibration Specialist (4 CEs) is approved (#179) by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider.
OT
AR, HI, ID, MA, ME, MI, NE, ND, SC, TX, VA, WI, OT - FMT Vibration Specialist meets continuing education requirements for these State OT Boards.