MT 106L - Upper Body Massage Treatments Lab

MT 100 , MT 100L  and MT 108 , MT 108L  and  BI 121 , BI 121L  or BI 231 , BI 231L  

Corequisite(s):  

MT 106  

Course Description: Provides in-depth study of applications of massage on specific muscle groups, integrating musculoskeletal anatomy, pathology, acupressure, and basic Swedish massage techniques. Students will learn home exercise programs to assist their clientele.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Apply knowledge and demonstrate skills working with upper-body landmarks, muscle origins and insertions, actions, and muscles group actions, including range of motion of the joints of the upper body.
• CLO#2: Identify pathophysiological terms and processes resulting from injury and disease as they relate to massage and bodywork.
• CLO#3: Demonstrate the ability to acquire client’s medical history and conduct a physical evaluation of client including posture, symmetry, compensatory movement patterns, range of motion and palpation assessment. Demonstrate effective verbal communication to develop a rapport, explain assessment findings and techniques to be used, including areas to be addressed and their intended outcomes. (ILO: Communication)
• CLO#4: Apply massage and bodywork techniques to obtain intended physiological outcomes.