Physical Therapy and Massage – Part 1 online Course

Physical Therapy and MassageMassage therapy is used to help manage a health condition or enhance wellness. It involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body. Massage has been practised in most cultures, both Eastern and Western, throughout human history, and was one of the earliest tools that people used to try to relieve pain.

The term “massage therapy” includes many techniques. The most common form of massage therapy in Western countries is called Swedish or classical massage; it is the core of most massage training programs. Other styles include sports massage, clinical massage to accomplish specific goals such as releasing muscle spasms, and massage traditions derived from Eastern cultures, such as Shiatsu and Tuina.

COURSE CURRICULUM

The healing touch of massage is one of the best gifts you can give your body. It has been used in human societies for thousands of years as one of the principal therapies for both mind and body healing. Massage is not only an aid for relaxing away stress and tension and stimulating healing, but it also boosts circulation and helps tired bodies to rejuvenate themselves, ready for the rigours of everyday life.

The course consists of 12 Lessons, such as:

LESSON 1 – Introduction to Massage – preparing to massage, hand exercises, cautions and contradictions

LESSON 2 – Essential Oils – choosing and blending oils, applying oils, various oils and their effects, lotions, creams and powders

LESSON 3 – The Power of Massage – key benefits, massage sequence, stroking and fan stroking, circle stroking, circling thumb stroking, raking, kneading, wringing, rolling

LESSON 4 – Percussion – pummelling,  hacking, plucking, cupping, shaking, rocking

LESSON 5 – Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage – basic anatomy, deep effleurage of the chest, spine and shoulder, petrissage of shoulder, neck and lower back

LESSON 6 – Leg and Arm Massage – basic anatomy, massage to clear lymph, effleurage of the shoulder, biceps, arm and palm, petrissage and compression techniques

LESSON 7 – Abdomen and Rib Massage – basic anatomy, ribs and diaphragm and specific techniques for the abdomen

LESSON 8 – Hand and Foot Massage – check the hands and feet, colour, temperature, skin condition, tension, moisture, the flexibility of joints, condition of nails, muscles, tendons, ligaments, different massage techniques

LESSON 9 – A Professional Approach – setting up in business, easing muscle soreness, understanding anatomy and physiology of the various bodily systems

LESSON 10 – Self Massage – face and scalp, neck and shoulders, leg and feet, abdomen and lower back, arms and hands

LESSON 11 – Swedish Massage – terminology, effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration, tapotement (percussion), passive and active movements

LESSON 12 – Manual Lymphatic Drainage – how it works, when to use it, treating a partner, pump and scoop, rotary movements

COURSE MATERIALS

All the study materials, downloadable lessons in .pdf format, videos, assignments, and final exams are all online.