MAS 111 - Pathology for Massage Therapy

 
Description
This course explores the etiology, signs and symptoms, typical allopathic treatments, complementary and alternative treatments and implications of common pathological conditions as they relate to massage. Students define common pathology terminology and analyze the indications and contraindications of various massage applications specific to common conditions. Additionally, students learn to locate and analyze related peer-reviewed research of massage interventions on specific conditions. This course requires a per credit health career fee; Check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

1. Define common pathological terminology basic to massage therapy.
2. Describe the concepts related to the inflammation and the acute stage, subacute stage and maturation stages of healing.
3. Identify common pathological conditions encountered in massage therapy.
4. Explore the etiology, signs and symptoms and typical allopathic treatments for each condition.
5. Analyze massage indications/contraindications and massage applications for each condition.

1. Pathogenic agents and causes of disease
2. Inflammation and stages of healing
3. Conditions of the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems
4. Cancer and its progression
5. Anatomy and physiology of the reproductive systems
6. Peer-reviewed research of soft tissue interventions

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