NTT 101 - Neural Science and Pathology

Nervous System Structure and Function		12	16	0
Overview of Nervous System	List the divisions of the nervous system and their respective structural components.
	Label the structural and functional components of the various types of nerve cells.
	Define a neurotransmitter and describe its characteristics
	Diagram to illustrate the structural and functional components of neurons as related to nerve conductivity.
	Illustrate a typical Neuromuscular Junction while communicating the process of the Sliding Filament Theory or Motor Endplate Theory.
	Depict the activity of specific neurotransmitters at the motor endplate which are essential to motor impulse and action potentials.
	Demonstrate knowledge of the concept and means of saltatory conduction.
	Restate the Pain Gate Theory.
	Communicate the influence of saltatory conduction upon pain management.
Central Nervous System	Explain the structure and function of the CNS
	Identify the functional components of the brain.
	List the primary function of each lobe of the brain.
	List the 12 Cranial Nerves and associate a primary function with each.
	Summarize the physiologic effects of Massage specific to the CNS
Peripheral Nervous System	Differentiate among Autonomic and Somatic nervous systems
	Differentiate between Sympathetic and Parasympathetic nervous systems in terms of function.
	Discuss sympathetic and parasympathetic dominance as an imbalance in homeostasis and explain consequences from prolonged imbalance.
	Locate specific nerves, as associated with NMT routines as defined in theory.
	Identify dorsal and ventral nerve roots, trunks, branches, and plexus.
	Explain reflex mechanisms.
	Diagram and label the pathway of an impulse in a Reflex Arc from receptor to effector.
	Define reflex as involving different types of effectors.
Assessment of Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)		3	7	0
	Discern neural impingement to be either osseous/ disc compression or soft tissue entrapment by conducting functional assessments.
	Associate each nerve plexus with specific muscle groups, regions of the body and physiologic functions.
	Map the respective segments associated with a given dermatome and identify its origin on the spinal cord in terms of spinal segment.
	Distinguish a myotome from a dermatome and illustrate an example.
	Summarize physiologic effects of Massage specific to the PNS.
Endocrine System Structure and Function		3	2	0
	List the glands that comprise the Endocrine System.
	List the primary function of each endocrine gland.
	Define hormone and list its distinguishing characteristics.
	List the functions of major hormones.
	Explain the correlation of homeostasis among neuroendocrine chemicals with behavior and pain.
Communication particular to the nervous and endocrine systems		3	1	0
	Compare and contrast the means and dynamics of communication between the nervous and endocrine systems via hormones and neurotransmitters.
	Explain the correlation of homeostasis among neuroendocrine chemicals with behavior and pain.
Neural and Endocrine Pathology		4	6	0
	Recognize Neural and Endocrine pathologies by distinguishing characteristics of a given condition.
	Explain the physiologic effects of manual therapy upon the Endocrine system.
	Distinguish special accommodations for treatment.
	Express the implications of a given pathology for massage therapy in terms of indications and contraindications.
NMT Foundational Platform		5	8	0
	Summarize the history of Neuromuscular Therapy indicating significant dates and people.
	Communicate trigger point formation as it relates to the nervous and endocrine systems.
	List primary and secondary activating factors of trigger points.
	Differentiate among types of trigger points.
	Define the following physiologic laws to include: Facilitation Arndt-schultz Davis Head’s Hilton’s Hooke’s Sherrington’s Wolff’s Reciprocal innervation.
	Restate the following principles, theories, and factors as related to the development of pain and dysfunction. Sliding Filament Theory Influences on Health: Biochemical; Biomechanical; Psychosocial. Adaptation, Compensation and Decompensation Ischemia Trigger Point Development Scar tissue and adhesion formation Neural Entrapment and Compression Posture Nutrition

Suggested Resources

Acland, Robert D. (2003). Acland's DVD Atlas of Human Anatomy. Louisville: University of Louisville School of Medicine.

A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy 4.0, Professional Software. Edu-Technology.

Agur, Annie M. and Dalley, Arthur F. (2004) Grant’s Atlas of Anatomy. (11^th ed.). Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins.

Chaitow, Leon. (2003). Palpation and Assessment Skills. (2^nd ed.). Elsevier Health Sciences.

Chaitow, Leon and Delaney, Judith Walker. (2002). Clinical Applications of Neuromuscular Techniques, Vol. 1-2. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Fritz, Sandy. (2008). Fundamentals of Therapeutic Massage (4^th ed.) (Textbook & DVD). Elsevier: Mosby.

Hillman, Susan K. Primal Interactive Software: Functional Anatomy. Edu-Technology.

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapy. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Lowe, Whitney. (1997). Functional Assessment in Massage Therapy. (3^rd ed.). Oregon: OMERI

National Certification Examination Study Guide. www.ncbtmb.com

Netter, Frank H., (2006). Netter’s Atlas of Human Anatomy. (4^th ed.) Elsevier Health Sciences.

Taber’s Cyclopedic Dictionary. (20^th ed.) F. A. Davis. ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-1207-5

Travell, Janet C. and Simmons, David C. (2002). Myofascial Pain And Dysfunction: The Trigger Pt Manual, Vol. 1-2. (2^nd ed.). Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins.

Posted: 05/21/08

Competency Areas	Hours
Nervous System Structure and Function	Class	3
Assessment of Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)	D. Lab	4
Endocrine System Structure and Function	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Communication particular to the nervous and endocrine systems	Credit	5
Neural and Endocrine Pathology
NMT Foundational Platform

Prerequisite:	NTT 100, NTT 103, NTT 105
Corequisite:

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