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MAS 208 - Adv Kinesiology & Movement Dysfunction for Massage Therapy


Credits: 3
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours

Prerequisites: MAS 102 ; MAS 110  or PTA 101  and MAS 111  or BIO 160  or BIO 175  or BIO 241  

 
Description
This course prepares the massage therapist student to use an orthopedic assessment protocol to assess, design and implement an individualized therapeutic massage session for clients experiencing pain and dysfunction. Students perform a wide variety of assessment techniques to assess stage, structure and severity. Students apply knowledge of the agonist, antagonist and synergistic relationship of muscles as they relate to the kinesiology of human movement. Students perform massage therapy assessment techniques to evaluate posture, muscle imbalance and movement dysfunction patterns. The laboratory portion of this course focuses on the hands-on performance of range-of-motion assessment, manual muscle resistance testing and region-specific special tests. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.


Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Evaluate posture, gait and muscle imbalances using massage appropriate asessment techniques.
  2. Describe common movement and postural dysfunctions.
  3. Assess the agonist, synergist and antagonist of muscles.
  4. Perform range-of-motion tests for major joints of the body.
  5. Perform manual muscle (resistance) testing on major muscles of the body.
  6. Synthesize a situation-appropriate assessment procedure using an orthopedic assessment protocol.
Listed Topics
  1. Orthopedic assessment protocol
  2. Stage, structure and severity
  3. Reciprocal inhibition and synergistic dominance
  4. Posture and gait and dysfunction patterns
  5. Range-of-motion
  6. Manual muscle testing
  7. Relevant orthopedic special tests
Reference Materials
Current applicable textbooks, versions of software, multimedia and internet access.
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning
Approved By: Bullock, Quintin Date Approved: 05/16/2018


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