Massage and Soft Tissue Palpation (PHT 5 006 C)

Term: 2012-2013 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

	Heather DavidShow MyInfo popup for Heather David
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	Dr. Lara LangdonShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Lara Langdon

	Annie RaymondShow MyInfo popup for Annie Raymond
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	Dr. Scott HolmanShow MyInfo popup for Dr. Scott Holman
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	William Leonard ConradShow MyInfo popup for William Leonard Conrad
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Description

Course material emphasizes the development of skill necessary to perform massage to the spine and extremities. Physiological and psychological effects of massage are discussed. Indications, contraindications and medicolegal aspects of massage are also discussed. Students are instructed in the theoretical basis for use of massage. Relevent research is discussed as well.