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2.00 Credits
This course introduces students to a variety of specialized modalities of massage. Specialization in the massage industry increases the marketability of therapists and is strongly recommended. Students will be familiar with the basic principles of each modality presented. In addition to lectures presented by the instructor, students will be responsible for researching modalities of particular interest to them.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: THPY1110. This course prepares massage students to execute advance massage techniques. Students will learn optional techniques available to clients including abdominal massage, facial massage and massage of the gluteals. Massage for special populations will be discussed as well including massage for the elderly and chair massage.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: THPY1110. This course prepares the massage student to apply deep muscular therapy techniques. Emphasis will be placed on the use of proper body mechanics and the use of proper techniques to deliver deep tissue massage safely. Trigger point therapy will be used extensively in this course. Students will learn the use of massage tools. Individual muscles will be isolated and massaged with parallel and cross fiber techniques.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: THPY1110. This course provides students with an opportunity to develop the practical skills necessary to administer professional massage therapy treatments. In addition to performing massage treatments on the general public, students will also perform seated chair massage at schedules on-site events as arranged by the instructor. This course provides students with an opportunity to develop the practical learned skills needed to work as a professional massage therapist.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: THPY1110. This course is designated to prepare the students to take the National Certification Examination (NEC) issued by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB). Students will review anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, clinical pathology, massage theory, massage assessment and practice, adjunct techniques and business practices. Students will be taught to identify the areas where they need the most review and use outside texts to help them maximize their learning potential. A study guide and sample test questions will be used to exemplify the National Certification Examination. Students will be encouraged to apply to take the National Certification Examination after they receive their diploma.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the fundamentals of hydrotherapy and sports massage. Students will be taught to perform massage treatments specific to individual sports. The course addresses pre-, post- and event-sports massage techniques, as well as rehabilitative massage for injuries and maintenance massage. Students will also be instructed on the use of hydrotherapy techniques. Hydrotherapy will address the application of water as treatment in each of its three forms, hot and cold treatments, hydrocollators, body wraps and salt glows. These green techniques can be implemented into Swedish massage treatments and sports massage.
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3.00 Credits
This course will introduce the massage therapist to the business aspects of operating a massage practice. Topics include client scheduling, budgeting, bookkeeping, marketing and massage-related business issues. The course will detail client/therapist business concerns and help prepare students to identify and solve these concerns in a professional manner. Students will learn to write and execute a detailed workable massage business plan.
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3.00 Credits
This course discusses common pathologies that massage therapists are likely to encounter in their professional practices. It also discusses whether these conditions are indicated or contraindicated for massage and describes how they may be treated.
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1.00 Credits
This course covers the protocol and techniques for a full-body one-hour lymphatic drainage massage. Students will learn massage techniques for anatomy and physiology of the lymph system. Students also will gain hands-on exposure to massage on medically frail clients of all ages.
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2.00 Credits
Students will reinforce previously learned techniques. Students will consider various treatment protocols utilizing scientifically proven, outcome-based techniques including neuromuscular therapy, myofascial release, travel trigger point therapy, muscle energy technique, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitated stretching, active isolative stretching and positional release technique. Students will perform thorough patient assessments utilizing medical histories and objective findings through palpation, functional muscle testing, range of motion testing, postural examination and gait examination. Based on the assessment results, students will write a supplementary care-plan using carefully selected techniques and recommended exercises appropriate for the given condition. The supplementary care plan will be written as prescribed by a licensed physician, chiropractor or physical therapist, focusing on conditions such as thoracic outlet syndrome, lateral epicondylitis, low back pain, piriformis syndrome and plantar fasciitis.
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