Functional Soft Tissue Transformation Specialization
Create Individualized Treatment & Training for Your Clients & Patients
Description
Over 19 hours of online content, with the added value of a 250 page eBook.
Functional Soft Tissue Transformation (FSTT) is a comprehensive movement testing and treating process that centers on the individuality of each client.
This specialized certification course takes a different approach from traditional structure-based protocols. It is individually context-dependent. The structure is respected, and individual function drives the process.
The intention of the FSTT process is NOT to train a practitioner to fix parts or pathologies ... Instead, to identify and improve dysfunction and create better efficiency in movement/function... there Is a BIG DIFFERENCE
Manual applications shared in FSTT are simply mechanical loads that are applied to the tissues to create positive adaptation in movement/function.
Utilizing the Global / Local / Global spectrum method, learn how to identify abnormal tensions in the body, select appropriate loading for testing and treating, create a plan to improve energy efficient movement integrity.
Combining the principles of Applied Functional Science® with your existing skill sets and experience, learn how to take an individualized approach to further enhancing client function.
Whether you are just starting on your journey of Applied Functional Science® or are looking to continue growing, FSTT will provide a new experience by sharing a principle based process to understand for whom and what type of manual loading is safe and appropriate with the intention of improved function.
All Modules and exams (70% pass rate) are required.
Continuing Education Approvals
FSTT is approved for the following:
AFAA 15 CEUs
CANFITPRO - 4.0 CECs
ISSA - 20 CEU Hours
NASM 1.9 CEUs
NATABOC 19 CE hours (Category A)
NCBTMB 19 CEH
PTA Global 19 CECs
Physical Therapy
Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, **Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming. (21 Contact Hours online / 18.5 Contact Hours live through Redefine Health Education)
- Ohio - 20.75 Contact Hours
- Texas - 22 CCUs
- Illinois Pending
**For Florida approval go to CE Broker (use approval# 20-891777) - Course will be listed on CE Broker under Redefine Health Education as the sponsor
Gray Institute is able to supply participants with specific information pertaining to this course if the participant would like to petition for Contact Hours / CEUs in any organizations not pre-approved.
Refund Policy
Gray Institute offers a refund in the form of a credit to use for other Gray Institute Courses, only if the course material has not been started. Once the course material has been started, no refund will be issued.
Available Course Credits
| Alaska State PT & OT Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Arkansas State Board of Physcial Thearpy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| California Physical Therapy Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
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Colorado Physical Therapy License Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 |
| Connecticut Department of Public Health | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Delaware Examining Board of Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| FPTA | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
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GI | 21.00 | |
| Hawaii Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Idaho Physical Therapy Licensure Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Indiana Physical Therapy Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Iowa Board of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Kansas State Board of Healing Arts | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Kentucky Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Maine Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Massachusetts Board of Allied Health Professionals | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Michigan Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Missouri Advisory Commission for Physical Therapists | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Montana Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
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NCBTMB | 19.00 | Expiring on April 25, 2025 |
| Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Nevada Physical Therapy Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| New Mexico Physical Therapy Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| North Dakota Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| NYPTA | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Oklahoma Physical Therapy Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Oregon Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Physical Therapy Governing Board New Hampshire | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| South Dakota Physical Therapy License Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| State of Alabama Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| State of Rhode Island Department of Health | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Tennessee Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Texas Physical Therapy Association | 22.00 | ||
| Utah Physical Therapy Licensing Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
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Vermont Secretary of State - Office of Professional Regulation | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 |
| Virginia Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Washington State Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Wisconsin Physical Therapy License Board | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 | |
| Wyoming Board of Physical Therapy | 21.00 | Expiring on January 11, 2026 |
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the primary principles that govern human movement function
2. Identify movement dysfunction / tensional imbalances
3. Choose local tension/treatment options for individual clients
4. Interpret subjective responses regarding stated goals and past history
5. Implement movement / tissue loading strategies based upon client goals and demonstrated movement success
6. Compare the degree of motion and the quality of movement between sides of the body
7. Utilize a collection of algorithms to analyze/treat movement from a functional-anatomical point of view
8. Perform all layer-by-layer loading techniques
9. Develop a principle based plan for the improvement of energy efficient movement
Course Procedure
- Enroll in the course.
- View the course content.
- Take the test. (You must score 70% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
- Print your certificate of completion.
Course Content
| Module 1 - FSTT - Introduction | Module | ||
| Module 2 - FSTT - Introduction: Principles | Module | ||
| Module 3 - FSTT - Subjective Global Load Capacity: Testing / Treating | Module | ||
| Module 4 - FSTT - Local Load Capacity: Testing / Treating: Lower Extremity | Module | ||
| Module 5 - FSTT - Layer by Layer: Testing / Treating Introduction | Module | ||
| Module 6 - FSTT - Layer-By-Layer Load Capacity Testing / Treating: Lower Extremity | Module | ||
| Module 7 - FSTT - Local Load Capacity Testing / Treating: Spine Complex | Module | ||
| Module 8 - FSTT - Layer-by-Layer Load Capacity: Testing / Treating for the Spine complex | Module | ||
| Module 9 - FSTT - Local Load Capacity Testing / Treating: Upper Extremity | Module | ||
| Module 10 - FSTT - Layer-By-Layer Load Capacity Testing / Treating: Upper Extremity | Module | ||
| Module 11 - FSTT - Conclusion | Module | ||
| FSTT Evaluation | Module |