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Standard |
Posted:
05/27/08
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R State Standard £ Institutionally
Developed College: N/A |
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.
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Myofascial
Release Overview |
Class |
2 |
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Pregnancy
Massage |
D.
Lab |
2 |
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Lymphatic
Drainage |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Credit |
3 |
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Prerequisite: |
NTT 101, NTT 102, NTT 103, NTT 105, NTT 106, NTT
109, NTT 114 |
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Corequisite: |
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Course
Guide |
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Competency |
After completing
this section, the student will be able to: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
OVERVIEW |
8 |
8
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0 |
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Explain
the structural components of fascia . |
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Discuss
the fascial web and fascial networking from the smallest structural component
to the largest. |
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Explain the properties of fascia. |
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Explain
principles as related to injury or strain upon fascia. |
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Discuss
the theoretical and scientific results of injury or strain to the fascia on a
regional and global level (Tensegrity) |
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Explain
how the following laws are noted in the injury or strain upon fascia to include:
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Identify
primary fascial lines. |
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6 |
6
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0 |
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List
biomechanical and biochemical changes per trimester, during delivery, and
post partum. |
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Demonstrate
alternative draping, positioning, and bolstering techniques per trimester. |
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Explain
differences in pregnancy massage, labor/delivery massage, and post partum
massage. |
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List
contraindications and indications to bodywork during each trimester, labor,
and post partum. |
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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE |
6 |
6
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0 |
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Recall
the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. |
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Identify
structural components of a capillary that serve to draw interstitial fluid
and move lymph towards nodes. |
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List
the major indications and contraindications for this modality. |
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Explain
the benefits of this treatment technique upon various instances of
indication. |
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Identify
clusters of nodes. |
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Explain
the function of nodes. |
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Illustrate
the directional flow of the lymph from interstitial fluid to the circulatory
system. |
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Identify
the thoracic and lymphatic ducts as receiving lymph from specific areas of
the body (directional flow of lymph) |
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Discuss
treatment techniques and applications that define this modality. |
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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