Massage

Discover how to give a full body massage.

This course introduces the concepts and basic techniques of massage therapy and provides the student with a massage sequence that allows them to deliver a full body massage

The course also provides the learner with the skills and knowledge including meeting and greeting clients, draping techniques, and other clinical etiquettes. Students also gain valuable Anatomy & Physiology knowledge, which is an integral part of understanding massage therapy.

On completion of your course:

Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Cengage Education Massage Therapy Certificate.

Massage Therapy - Extra learning materialsKey areas of learning:

Anatomy and Physiology

  • Define anatomy, physiology and homeostasis
  • Explain how the homeostasis is maintained
  • List and describe the levels of structural organisation of the human body
  • List and describe terms referring to the body location or position and direction
  • List and describe terms referring to body planes and sections
  • List and describe term referring to cavities of the human body

Massage

  • Provide information regarding the history and development of massage
  • Define the indications and contra-indications of remedial massage
  • Understand the principles of hygiene in relation to massage therapy
  • Demonstrate appropriate draping techniques
  • Comprehend principles of client questioning and case history taking
  • Demonstrate basic massage techniques that make up part of a full body therapeutic massage treatment
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Course Number 84700
Course Type Correspondence
Course Duration Max 18 months
Study Hours Approx 300 hrs
Qualification Cengage Certificate

Prerequisites

No previous knowledge or experience is required to take this course.

Learning periods

This course is divided into 3 learning periods.

Computer Requirements

You will need access to a computer with internet access for research in some learning activities.

Assessment details

  • 8 multiple choice

Extra learning materials included in Massage

  • Massage Towel and Sweet Almond Massage Oil
  • Anatomy & Physiology textbook, Massage DVD

Additional Requirements

  • DVD Player

Subjects You’ll Cover

Introduction to the human body:

  • Anatomy and physiology defined Levels of organisation
  • Basic life processes & homeostasis
  • Body cavities, regions & quadrants

Chemical level of organisation:

  • How matter is organised
  • Chemical bonds
  • Chemical reactions
  • Inorganic compounds & solutions
  • Ph scale

Cellular of organisation:

  • A generalised cell
  • The plasma membrane
  • Transport across the plasma membrane
  • Cytoplasm
  • Nucleus
  • Normal cell division

Tissue level of organisation:

  • Introduction
  • Tissues & their origins
  • Cell junctions
  • Epithelial tissue
  • Connective tissue
  • Membranes
  • Muscle tissue
  • Nervous tissue
  • Tissue repair

Integumentary system:

  • Functions of the skin
  • Structure of the skin
  • Accessory skin structures
  • Wound healing

The skeletal system:

  • Functions of the skeletal system
  • Structure of bones
  • Bone formation
  • Bone growth
  • Bones & homeostasis
  • Types of bones
  • Divisions of the skeletal system
  • Bone surface marking

Joints:

  • Joint classification
  • Synovial joints
  • Movements at synovial joints

The muscular system 1:

  • Overview of muscle tissue
  • Skeletal muscle tissue
  • Contraction & relaxation of skeletal muscle
  • The neuromuscular junction

The muscular system 2:

  • Types of skeletal muscle fibres
  • Muscle fatigue tone and exercise
  • How skeletal muscles produce movement
  • Coordination within muscle groups

The trunk:

  • The axial system
  • Hyoid bone & vertebral column
  • Thorax
  • Joints
  • Muscles that act on the abdominal wall
  • Muscles used in breathing
  • Muscles that move the vertebral column
  • Surface anatomy

Pelvic girdle:

  • Joints
  • Pelvic girdle
  • Muscles of the gluteal region
  • Surface anatomy

Thigh & knee:

  • Lower limb
  • Hip joint
  • Knee joint
  • Muscle that move the femur (thigh)
  • Surface anatomy

Leg & foot:

  • Foot
  • Joints
  • Muscle that move the foot & toes
  • Surface anatomy

Neck & head:

  • Skull
  • Bones of the neck
  • Muscles that move the head
  • Surface anatomy

Shoulder girdle:

  • The humerus
  • Shoulder girdle joints
  • Shoulder joint
  • Muscles that move the shoulder
  • Muscles that move the arm
  • Surface anatomy

Upper limb:

  • Upper limb-ulna & radius
  • Upper limb-carpals, metacarpals,& phalanges
  • Elbow joint
  • Radio-ulnar joints
  • Wrist & hand joints
  • Muscles that move the radius & forearm
  • Muscles that move the wrist, hand & digits
  • Surface anatomy

Motor and integrative systems:

  • Somatic sensory pathways
  • Somatic motor pathways

Integration by the cerebrum Pain:

  • Pain & pain sensations
  • Nerve pathways
  • Classification of pain
  • Theories of pain
  • Perception of pain
  • Evaluation of pain , types of pain sensation
  • Alterations in pain sensation & perception
  • Controlling pain & coping with pain

Introduction to massage:

  • Ethical conduct
  • Client case history

Clinical preparation and etiquette

  • Etiquette, setup and hygiene
  • Effective communication

Massage treatment preparation

  • Draping of client and moving
  • Practitioner posture and stance

Starting to massage

  • Muscles
  • Lubricants and application
  • Rhythm and timing
  • Warm up techniques

Hip and back

  • Massage techniques for the hip
  • Massage techniques for the back and completing techniques
  • Massage techniques for the spinal area

Massage techniques for the:

  • Shoulder area
  • Back of arm
  • Neck area
  • Back of thigh
  • Lower leg
  • Front of lower leg
  • Thigh Upper arm
  • Forearm

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