MASST 140 Deep Tissue Massage Practice

Covers palpation and range of motion assessment. Clinical reasoning is applied during treatment planning for acute and chronic injuries, postural imbalances, and chronic pain, applying pressure principles to meet client goals. Extensive practice of hydrotherapies, myofascial release, trigger point, and proprioceptive techniques are given during the student-operated clinic.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Successful completion of Swedish Massage Theory (MASST 101) and Swedish Massage Practice (MASST 103)

Corequisite

Deep Tissue Massage Practice is taken concurrently with Deep Tissue Massage Theory (MASST 138)