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Posted: 05/27/08


 

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NTT 110 – Progressive Modalities

Course Description

This course is intended to be an overview of other adjunctive modalities.  Further supervised study and training in these modalities is necessary for responsible therapy. Topics include: myofascial release overview; pregnancy massage; and lymphatic drainage.


 

Competency Areas

Hours

Myofascial Release Overview

Class

2

Pregnancy Massage

D. Lab

2

Lymphatic Drainage

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

 

Credit

3

 

Prerequisite:

NTT 101, NTT 102, NTT 103, NTT 105, NTT 106, NTT 109, NTT 114

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.


MYOFASCIAL RELEASE OVERVIEW

8

8

0

 

Explain the structural components of fascia .

 

 

 

 

Discuss the fascial web and fascial networking from the smallest structural component to the largest.

 

 

 

 

Explain the properties of fascia.

 

 

 

 

Explain principles as related to injury or strain upon fascia.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the theoretical and scientific results of injury or strain to the fascia on a regional and global level (Tensegrity)

 

 

 

 

Explain how the following laws are noted in the injury or strain  upon fascia to include:

  1. Wolff’s
  2. Hooke’s
  3. Ardnt-Schultz’s
  4. Hilton’s

 

 

 

 

Identify primary fascial lines.

 

 

 

PREGNANCY MASSAGE

6

6

0

 

List biomechanical and biochemical changes per trimester, during delivery, and post partum.

 

 

 

 

Demonstrate alternative draping, positioning, and bolstering techniques per trimester.

 

 

 

 

Explain differences in pregnancy massage, labor/delivery massage, and post partum massage.

 

 

 

 

List contraindications and indications to bodywork during each trimester, labor, and post partum.

 

 

 

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

6

6

0

 

Recall the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.

 

 

 

 

Identify structural components of a capillary that serve to draw interstitial fluid and move lymph towards nodes.

 

 

 

 

List the major indications and contraindications for this modality.

 

 

 

 

Explain the benefits of this treatment technique upon various instances of indication.

 

 

 

 

Identify clusters of nodes.

 

 

 

 

Explain the function of nodes.

 

 

 

 

Illustrate the directional flow of the lymph from interstitial fluid to the circulatory system.

 

 

 

 

Identify the thoracic and lymphatic ducts as receiving lymph from specific areas of the body (directional flow of lymph)

 

 

 

 

Discuss treatment techniques and applications that define this modality.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

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

 

Hedley, Gil. (2005). The Integral Anatomy DVD/Video Series. Vol. 1-3. www.intergrateanatomy.com

 

Myers, Thomas W. (2001). Anatomy Trains: Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists. Elsevier Health Sciences: Churchill Livingstone.

 

Reihl, Sean. Lymphatic Drainage. DVD/Video. Real Bodywork, Inc.

 

Reihl, Sean. Myofascial Release. DVD/Video. Real Bodywork. Inc.

 

Stillerman, Elaine. (2006) Mother Massage: A handbook for relieving the discomforts of pregnancy. (1st ed.) Dell Publishing.

Posted: 05/27/08