MT 115 - Trigger Point Therapy

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

Acceptance into a Massage Therapy program, or permission of Instructor.

Corequisite(s):

MT 115L

Course Description: Provides history and instruction in trigger point therapy, the anatomical locations of the muscles that have trigger points, their pain referral patterns and techniques to treat them.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Identify the history and theory of trigger point therapy. (ILO: Communication)
CLO#2: Identify differing trigger point therapy techniques and when each is appropriate to incorporate into treatment.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Students should wear comfortable clothing and bring two sheets and a pillowcase.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (10) and a standard RCC delivery of (11) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (12) hours per term.