Therapeutic Massage III - HLT 281 at Brightpoint Community College


         
 
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HLT 281 - Therapeutic Massage III
Introduces the concept of consultation, client management, session design, and integration of specific therapeutic approaches into a full-body session. Students learn to give specific therapeutic attention to the regions of the back, neck and torso. Using knowledge of muscle anatomy, students perform more advanced massage techniques to address hypertonicity, chronic ischemia, trigger points, fibrotic tissue, adhesions and scar tissue. Includes common clinical applications in the body regions covered and the integration of specific techniques into a full-body session.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
Prerequisite: HLT 280, PTH 151.
3 credits

Schedule at Brightpoint Community College

Spring 2024 ➜

Not scheduled

Summer 2024 ➜

Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
31823 HLT 281-C01 3
 MTu    
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
 2024-05-20 Chester Campus P
This traditional seated class meets in-person on the Chester campus on the specified days and times.
Pre-requisites: HLT 280, PTH 151
Hands-on Class: All students are required to actively participate in giving and receiving hands-on bodywork which involves disrobing down to undergarments. All in class bodywork sessions are supervised by instructors and strict draping protocols will be maintained at all times.

Fall 2024 ➜

Not scheduled
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