The student learns various approaches to differentiating and assessing specific tissues, structures and conditions, as well as learning treatment procedures. This knowledge aids in the development of a treatment plan specific to individual clients needs. Advanced therapy techniques are also included in this course. Treatment Interpretation Method A cycle of four repeating 12-week quarters is offered every January, April, July and October which allows both transferring students and graduating Level 1 students to benefit fully from the core curriculum. Assessment and medical treatment massage for the cervicals, shoulder girdle, low back and extremities are offered along with continuing anatomy, physiology and kinesiology classes which complement the treatment studies.
Material is presented by several teachers using various methods.
Specific in-depth injury evaluations and regional examination procedures allow the student to distinguish between treatable conditions and those that must be referred to a physician or specialist. Students learn to assess and monitor common problems with specific palpation skills and simple orthopedic and range of motion tests, postural analysis and dysfunctional movement patterns. Assessment provides an invaluable link for distinguishing between normal and dysfunctional conditions found in acute and chronic injury and pain syndromes. Designing individual treatment stratagies through accurate assessment tools, choosing appropriate care through a deeper understanding of anatomy and its healing mechanisms, guiding the client to appropriate home care will be incredible tools and builders. Treatment Therapies Causes, signs and symptoms of acute injuries and chronic conditions of various body regions are covered.