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Posted: 05/21/08

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NTT 102 - Pathology

Course Description

This course prepares students to identify general pathological conditions so as to be able to refer for medical attention or identify indications and contraindications for massage for specific body systems as stated: integumentary, circulatory and lymphatic, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems. Topics include: review of basic anatomy and physiology per body system; identification of pathologic conditions per body system; physiologic effects of manual therapies upon each body system; formation of a treatment plan; indications versus contraindications for treatment; dysfunction versus disease; and critical reading.

Competency Areas	Hours
Review of Basic Anatomy and Physiology per Body System	Class	3
Identification of Pathologic Conditions per Body System	D. Lab	0
Physiologic Effects of Manual Therapies upon each Body System	P. Lab/O.B.I.	0
Formation of a Treatment Plan	Credit	3
Indications vs. Contraindications for Treatment
Dysfunction vs. Disease
Critical Reading

Prerequisite:	Program admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will be able to:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.

REVIEW OF BASIC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR EACH BODY SYSTEM		3	0	0
	Present an overview of the structure and function of each body system
IDENTIFICATION OF PATHOLOGIC CONDITIONS PER BODY SYSTEM		14	0	0
	Recognize a pathologic condition by its characteristics
PHYSIOLOGIC EFFECTS OF MANUAL THERAPIES UPON EACH BODY SYSTEM		2	0	0
	Explain the physiologic effects of manual therapies upon each body system.
FORMATION OF A TREATMENT PLAN		2	0	0
	Conduct (Visual, Palpable, and Functional) Assessments per body system to distinguish special considerations and accomodations for treatment.
INDICATIONS VS. CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR TREATMENT		2	0	0
	Identify and express the implications of a given pathology for massage therapy in terms of indications and contraindications
DYSFUNCTION VS. DISEASE		6	0	0
	Recall homeostasis as related to optimal health, pain, and dysfunction
	Differentiate between dysfunction and disease on the wellness continuum
	Correctly order the stages of dysfunction as follows: “triggering event”, pain, adaptation, compensation, decompensation, pain, and ultimately disease
	Identify the progression of dysfunction.
	Describe the inflammation and edema response in reaction to trauma or pain
CRITICAL READING		1	0	0
	Following provided parameters, collect journals and articles for research and file them in a critical reading portfolio.
	Evaluate works as analyzed by the following criteria: Is the scope of the work topically or scholarly oriented? Summarize the content Note any of the authors Acknowledged biases by analyzing his/her intent in publication What is the scope of the work? What implications for further testing or research are evident? To what extent does the work contribute information related to the massage therapy industry? To what extent has the work been helpful in furthering your knowledge and understanding in the field of massage therapy?
	Present findings and reflections from critical reading exercise to the class.
	Explain the value of research to the profession.

Suggested Resources

Salvo, Susan G. and Anderson Kaufmann, Sandra. (2007). Pathology for Massage Therapists. Elsevier: Mosby.

Primal Sports Injuries Series – 6 CD set

http: www.nih.gov

Posted: 05/21/08