From the course: The Psoas Muscle: Release, Function, and Treatment Strategies

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The vital psoas

The vital psoas

Welcome to the Multidimensional Psoas. My name is Beth Wagner, I'm a doctor of physical therapy with additional certification in mechanical diagnosis and therapy. As a physical therapist for over 15 years, working primarily in outpatient orthopedic clinics, I've seen a countless number of patients with pain in their low back, pelvis, and hips. In nearly all of these cases, the psoas has played a part in the dysfunction or imbalance that resulted in their pain. The role the psoas plays is highly individual and always interconnected with other actors in the pelvic region. This course is designed for manual therapists, exercise professionals, and direct care providers, including massage therapists, physical therapists, osteopaths, physiatrists, chiropractors, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, and many more. As a physical therapist, I'm including assessment and treatment techniques that fall within the scope of practice for physical therapy. I'm thrilled to bring this…

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