Systemic Illness and Disorders
Chapter 19 Systemic Illness and Disorders Outline Immune Function Immunity in Athletes Massage Implications Inflammation Massage Implications Cardiovascular/Respiratory Illnesses Massage Implications Heat-Related Illnesses Heat Rash Heat Syncope (Heat Collapse) Heat…
Evidence for Sports Massage Benefit
Chapter 3 Evidence for Sports Massage Benefit Outline Evidence for Massage How the Body Responds to Massage Sport/Fitness and Rehabilitation Outcomes Performance Enhancement/Recovery Condition Management Rehabilitation/Therapeutic Change Palliative Care General…
Kinesiology
Chapter 4 Kinesiology Outline Kinesiology Connective Tissue Collagen Tendons Ligaments Periosteum Fascia Joints Joint Stability Joint Capsule Pathology Cartilage Bursa Joint Degeneration Muscle Muscle Function Types Muscle Length-Tension Relationship Reflexive…
Sport-Specific Movement
Chapter 6 Sport-Specific Movement Outline Basic Fundamental Movement Skills and Functional Movement Strategies Acceleration and Deceleration Gait Cycle (Walking and Running) Rotation, Throwing, and Swinging Catching and Hitting Jumping and…
Medical Treatment for Injury
Chapter 18 Medical Treatment for Injury Outline Surgery Arthroscopy Massage Application Regenerative Therapy and Joint Replacement Steroid Injections (Cortisone) Viscosupplementation Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections Pharmacology Summary Objectives After completing this…
Pain Management
Chapter 16 Pain Management Outline Pain What Is Pain? Peripheral Nerves Spinal Cord Brain Pain Sensation Differences in Acute and Chronic Pain Massage and Pain Management Pain Management Massage Strategies…
Indications and Cautions
Chapter 9 Indications and Cautions Outline Indications for Massage Inflammation Pain Impingement Syndromes Psychological Dysfunctions Sleep Support Cautions for Massage Acute Local Soft Tissue Inflammation Bone and Joint Injuries Diabetes…
Unique Circumstances and Adjunct Therapies
Chapter 14 Unique Circumstances and Adjunct Therapies Outline The Sleeping Client Draping, Clothing, Hair, and Environment Considerations Scheduling Habitual Behavior Hydrotherapy Essential Oils Vibration Methods Rescue Remedy Homeopathic Remedies Magnets…
Fitness First
Chapter 5 Fitness First Outline Being Fit Breathing Overview of Breathing Function Phases of Breathing The Physical Fitness Program Conditioning Core Strength Core Training Endurance Aerobic Exercise Training Adaptation Energy…
