As the only regenerative medicine treatment in therapy, Astym therapy sets the standard for soft tissue solutions. Therapists choose Astym therapy because it consistently resolves tendinopathies, scar tissue problems, and other soft tissue disorders safer and faster than any other solutions.
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Astym therapy is unmatched in its ability to resolve tendinopathies, scar tissue problems, and other soft tissue dysfunctions. Below are common diagnoses showing excellent clinical results from Astym therapy:
Astym therapy is a favorite solution for many groups, including:
Here are some common questions about Astym therapy. For your particular situation, contact us to talk with a member of the Astym Clinical Team today to see how Astym therapy fits in your practice and get all your questions answered.
Astym therapy is only provided by medical professionals, such as PTs, OTs, PTAs, COTAs, ATCs, DOs, or MDs. Other professionals and military should contact our office for inquiries about certification eligibility.
The Astym Online Certification Course is eligible for up to 29.25 contact hours. Upon completion of the course requirements, each attendee is given documentation of certification, including the number of contact hours earned and any other relevant continuing education information.
Nationwide, our course is currently approved by the BOC for athletic trainers. We also maintain individual state approval by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy and Louisiana Physical Therapy Board. If your licensing board requires approval of continuing education courses and is not listed above, we are happy to provide you with all needed documentation to submit for individual approval with your licensing board.
Upper & Lower Extremity Program:
(BOC AP#: P2270) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 28 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program. This course is approved by the FCLB for 28 contact hours. This course has been approved by the Florida Board of Physical Therapy Practice for 28 credit hours. This course has been approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 28 credit hours.
Upper Extremity Focused Program:
(BOC AP#: P2270) is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to provide continuing education to Athletic Trainers. This program is eligible for a maximum of 19.75 Category A hours/CEUs. ATs should claim only those hours actually spent in the educational program.
The Astym program is a comprehensive approach to musculoskeletal care. The Astym program helps healthcare providers get the most out of their practice by offering a certification in the safest and most effective treatment for musculoskeletal disorders along with clinical support, ongoing advanced education, and marketing assistance for their entire clinical career. Read more about our company here.
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There are currently no in-person Astym courses available to the public.
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Blended Learning
Online work before live course
8 hours/day for in-person portion
6-10 hours to complete online work
Eligible for up to 29.25 CEUs
Self-Paced
1:1 exams with instructors via Zoom
Access for 60 days
Up to 28 hours to complete
Eligible for up to 28 CEUs
The value of the Astym Certification remains the same whether a clinician has been certified through our hybrid learning experience or our online course experience. Both educational opportunities require intensive online training and interactive practical exams with an Astym Certified Instructor.
