MASS 1402 025 Class Dates & Times

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Course Description

Students will apply knowledge of pain patterns, posture distortions, trigger points, fascial restrictions and contraindications to choose effective techniques for clients seeking relief from myofascial pain. Students will use SOAP Notes, Client Reports, and supplemental forms to document sessions with clients. In a brief letter to a hypothetical physician, students will demonstrate ability to communicate theory, assessment & practical application information. Students will locate and evaluate information & research related to massage therapy for myofascial pain. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Massage Therapy Program. (2 hours of lecture/week and 6 hours of lab/week)
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.

Effective 2024 Fall Semester, the following will be changing for MASS 1402:

The credit hours for the class are changing to: 3

The course description is changing to: Students will explore various common pain syndromes and the conventional treatment modalities. Students will utilize appropriate massage therapy interventions based on client assessment.
Prerequisites: MASS 1100, MASS 1401, MASS 1302, MASS 1303. Co-requisites MASS 1601, MASS 1200 (total of 90 contact hours/semester)
Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway

Textbooks

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Contact Information

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