TMA 202IN - Therapeutic Massage Practices II

1. Apply concepts of massage therapy modalities and the anatomical relationships to these modalities.
2. Demonstrate basic manual skills and techniques of massage therapy.

1. Explain and demonstrate mastery of nine basic massage strokes.
2. Describe the physiology, benefits, indications, contraindications and effects of the nine basic massage strokes and therapeutic modalities.
3. Use a massage sequence appropriate for the client.
4. Perform a complete body massage.
5. Demonstrate continuous assessment skills to evaluate a client’s response during massage.
6. Perform functional analysis emphasizing planes of motion, joint movements, and postural alignment.
7. Describe articular and osseous structure and function of the skeletal system.
8. Describe skeletal muscular structure, function, origins, insertions, actions, and associated nerve plexuses.
9. Explain the cultural significance of acknowledging energy and meridian therapy.
10. Explain and use therapeutic modalities.
11. Describe the equipment and apply techniques for corporate massage.
12. Describe the role of the massage therapist in collaborating with other health care professionals.
13. Document the development of a therapeutic relationship and treatment process with a case study.

1. Nine Basic Massage Strokes
   1. Strokes
      1. Touch
      2. Effleurage
      3. Petrissage
      4. Friction
      5. Compression
      6. Tapotment
      7. Vibration
      8. Joint movements
      9. Stretching
   2. Physiology
   3. Benefits
   4. Indications/contraindications
   5. Effects
2. Preparation for Massage
   1. Client preparation
      1. Lubricants
      2. Other
   2. Setting up the environment
      1. Temperature
      2. Music
      3. Lighting
      4. Other
   3. Focusing/centering/grounding
      1. Deep breathing
      2. Tec.Quieting the mind
      3. Stretching
      4. Being present
      5. Following a ritual
   4. Draping the client
      1. Materials
      2. Privacy
      3. Techniques
   5. Hygiene/sanitation
      1. Personal health
      2. Appearance
      3. Hygiene
      4. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements
      5. Universal precautions
      6. Prevention/control
   6. Health history form
      1. Informed consent
      2. Physician referral
      3. Subjective Objective Assessment Plan (SOAP) documentation
   7. Massage documentation
      1. Equipment
         1. Table
         2. Body supports
         3. Draping
      2. Subjective evaluation
         1. Previous massage experience
         2. Expectations
         3. Probing questions
      3. Objective evaluation
         1. Palpitation
         2. Range of motion
         3. Visual assessment
      4. Assessment
         1. Tissue change
         2. Client reaction/response
      5. Plan of action
         1. Physician orders
         2. Client goals
         3. Client education
         4. Future appointments
3. Massage Procedure
   1. Body position of client
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   2. Sequence
      1. Supine
      2. Sidelying
      3. Prone
      4. Seated
   3. Body mechanics
      1. Stance
      2. Posture
      3. Leverage
      4. Balance
      5. Assistive devices
      6. Positioning
      7. Breathing
      8. Other
   4. Continuous assessment skills
      1. Client reaction/interaction
      2. Tissue change
      3. Breathing rate
      4. Range of motion changes
   5. Massage completion
      1. Time-to-go ritual
      2. Follow-up instructions
4. Functional Analysis
   1. Planes of motion
   2. Joint movement
   3. Body posture
5. Articular and Osseous Structure and Function
   1. Vertebral column
   2. Cranial cavity
   3. Shoulder complex
   4. Elbow complex
   5. Wrist/hand complex
   6. Hip complex
   7. Knee complex
   8. Ankle/foot complex
6. Skeletal Muscles
   1. Functions
   2. Structure
   3. Physiology
   4. Contraction
   5. Origins and insertions
   6. Other
7. Structure and Function of Peripheral Nerve Plexuses
   1. Cervical
   2. Brachial
   3. Lumbo-sacral
8. Multi Cultural Health Systems
   1. Historical origin
      1. India
      2. China
      3. Japan
      4. Other
   2. Concept of energy
      1. Chi
      2. Prana
      3. Ki
      4. Meridian therapy
      5. Other
9. Therapeutic Modalities
   1. Types
      1. Hydrotherapy
      2. Heat, cold, and ice applications
      3. Trigger point therapy
      4. Reflexology
      5. Other
   2. Indications
   3. Contraindications
10. Corporate Massage
    1. Equipment
    2. Techniques
11. Referral Practices
    1. Network relationships
    2. Scope of practice
    3. Collaborative practice
    4. Other
12. Case Study
    1. Therapeutic relationships
    2. Treatment process
    3. Documentation