Welcome to End of the Ice Age

This is more than just another online course... It is a paradigm shift in early injury management.

Burying injuries in ice and having my athletes "just rest" never made sense to me. Nothing improves if we do nothing...there just had to be a better way. End of the Ice Age is a culmination of nearly 20 years of clinical practice, research, and using a variety of techniques and tactics. The result... my athletes and clients consistently get better short term relief and superior long term outcomes. When you REALLY understand healing, what we uncover is a myriad of opportunities to ENHANCE healing and aid our bodies natural processes. This course is about optimizing EVERY ASPECT of the recovery process. It is time to let go of our emotional attachment to outdated methodology and adopt a modern approach that will enhance patient outcomes in less time, and elevate your reputation in the field.
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Testimonials

Hear from some of our students!

Worth Every Penny!

by David Lebron

This was worth every single penny. The holistic and modern approach to treating both the individual and the injury backed by evidence definitely impacted my perspective and gave me new hope for treating injuries as I get into this field of work. Thanks so much Mike!! Rated 5 out of 5

GreAT!

by Madisen Giordano

Fantastic info, fantastic presentation. Passionate clinician, all around great investment in CEUs Rated 5 out of 5

AMAZING!!!

-David Afolabi Peele, MS, ATC, LAT CEO/Founder of A.T. World According To Afolabi

I'm an ATC myself and I have to say Mike has done a great job with this course. learning how to heal your patients through the physiology of how the body responds from trauma is whats needed to be known in this day an age of Injury Recovery. Rated 5 out of 5

I knew there had to be a better way and this is it.

Tim Brown, MS, ATC

This course was not only extremely educational but also entertaining. I enjoyed watching the video format, which was great with a bust AT (Athletic Training) schedule. The supporting evidence was current, and really supported the tactics and strategies presented. Great Job Mike! Looking forward to your next course!

Greg Laraia, MS, ATC, CSCS

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Course curriculum

  1. 1
  2. 2

    • Intro to Phases of Healing

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    • Step 1: The Inflammation Phase

    • Step 2: The Fibroblastic Repair Phase

    • Step 3: The Maturation Phase

    • Quiz #1: The Physiology of Healing

    • Chapter 1: Frequently Asked Questions
  3. 3

    • Discussion: RICE and the Reductionist Approach

    • Challenging RICE: Rest

    • Challenging RICE: Ice

    • Challenging RICE: Compression

    • Challenging RICE: Elevation

    • Challenging RICE FAQ

    • Acute Care: The Ice Age Quiz #2
  4. 4

    • Anatomy of the Lymphatic System and its role in Edema Management

    • BioHack # 1a: Lymphatic Drainage and Breathing

    • BioHack #1b: Manual Lymphatic Drainage Massage (MLD)

    • BioHack #1d: Tech Assisted MLD with Percussion Gun

    • BioHack #2: NMES Pump Lecture and Demo

    • Kinesiology Tape: Edema Taping Lecture

    • BioHack #3: Edema Taping Decompression Demo

    • BioHack #4: Intermittent Compression Lecture and Demo

    • Lymphatic Drainage FAQ

    • Lymphatics Quiz #3
  5. 5

    • Introduction to Pain, Anxiety and the Neuroscience of Trauma

    • Graded IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) Lecture

    • BioHack #5: Graded IASTM Demo

    • Photobiomodulation and the science of Red Light/Near Infrared Light Therapy Lecture and BioHack #6 Demo

    • Pain, Fear and the Neuroscience of Trauma Chapter Summary

    • Pain, Fear and BPS Q & A

    • Pain, Fear, and BPS Considerations Quiz#4
  6. 6

    • Introduction to the role of Nutrition in the healing process

    • The Macros: Carbs, Protein, & Fat

    • The Micros: Phytonutrients and Healing

    • Acute Care Nutrition Tactics

    • The Recovery Menu: End of the Ice Age Recipe Guide

    • Nutritional Considerations Quiz #5
  7. 7

    • BioHack Pyramid

    • End of the Ice Age Infographics
  8. 8

    • The MINDFUL Method & The Modern Approach

    • End of the Ice Age: References List
  9. 9

    • End of the Ice Age Course Assessment

END OF THE ICE AGE EXTRAS!

  • Educational Infographics

    One of the cornerstones of END OF THE ICE AGE is patient education. Cutting edge treatment tactics work well in clinic...but engaging education is something your patients will take home with them, helping them achieve incredible results in less time. 7 engaging infographics you can download, and rebrand as your own, to reinforce the methodology you learn in the course!

  • Inflammation Busting Recipe Guide

    One of the most critical elements to accelerated healing is quality nutrition. In addition to the biochemistry and nutritional guidance from the course, you can help provide easy, healthy, and inflammation busting recipes to help heal from the inside out! Poor nutrition is one of the best ways to stall patient progress, yet represents "low hanging fruit" (no pun intended😉) Patients will love the taste and ease, but more importantly, thank you for going the extra mile!

  • Exclusive Discounts

    While the goal of the course is to provide excellent, evidence informed, educational content... Post-course emails are chock full of exclusive discounts on some of the products featured in the course. No purchase is required and you can use the concepts taught with any competing product...but who doesn't like to save a few bucks on quality products!?

Pricing

Our goal is to provide the highest quality education and CEUs while making it affordable. We have flexible payment plans so you can start the course now, and pay later.

Meet you Instructor

Founder

Mike Stella

Mike Stella is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Performance Enhancement Specialist who is dedicated to helping all athletes and people overcome injuries and functional limitations. Mike has rehabilitated and reconditioned athletes from a variety of levels and sports, not only helping them return to competition, but also increasing their resilience to future injury. Mike uses a potent combination of movement assessment, manual therapy techniques, and targeted exercise programming to identify and eliminate the underlying causes of pain, injury, and decreased performance, while educating athletes on best practices in training and recovery. Mike has over a decade of experience working with high level athletes and organizations from MLB, MiLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLL, PLL, US Olympians, NCAA, IFBB Pro Bodybuilders, and CrossFit Competitors. Mike is currently the owner/operator of The Movement Underground, an athletic training business in Farmingdale, NY, designed to serve athletes of all ages and sports in the realm of movement, recovery, and performance. Currently, Mike consults for a number of professional athletes and organizations and also is an Instructor for RockTape, a leading education and sports medicine product brand. Mike is a Marist College Graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. He also holds a Masters Degree in Sports Management from George Washington University. While at Marist, Mike played D1 Lacrosse helping the Red Foxes earn a MAAC Championship in 2005 and the schools first ever NCAA Tournament Berth.

FAQ

  • Is this course CEU Eligible?

    This course is eligible for 6 Category A CEUs for Certified Athletic Trainers. This may be eligible for Physical Therapists in certain states.

  • What is the format of the course?

    This course is 100% online, & mobile-friendly. You can take in anytime, anywhere. Simply watch the videos, and take short quizzes at the end of each chapter!

  • How long can I access this course after I purchase it?

    Once purchased, you have LIFETIME ACCESS to all the course material, including ANY UPDATES I make... FOREVER!

  • Do I get a Certification from completing this?

    Short answer is Yes, you will receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the last quiz. Long answer, is that this is not a Credential.