Equine Massage

10 Hour CE Course

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Description

Based on a well-illustrated book by Mike Scott, MMTP, this course presents equine A & P; assessment strategies; safety issues for both the horse and the therapist; the theory behind appropriate massage techniques; a discussion of how the author applies techniques in various situations; how he uses stretches to benefit the horse, and how to he uses attention when touching horses. This course provides solid conceptual preparation for seeking hands-on training, but it does not teach hands-on skills. Please seek additional experience, with a mentor, to add hands-on skills.

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Content Outline

Introduction and Commonly Asked Questions	1 hour
Muscle Construction and Action Muscle construction Tendons & ligaments Proprioceptors Fascia Muscle action Contractions Muscle soreness & exertion Hypertrophy	1 hour
How the Author Manages Common Injuries & Lameness	0.5 hour
Anatomy Morphology Structural anatomy Superficial muscles Deep muscles	1 hour
The Author's Massage Techniques Massage techniques & strokes Compression Direct Pressure Friction Fascial Stretching Strain/Counterstrain Percussion/Tapotement	1 hour
The Author's Application of: Pressure & managing the horse Head & neck Shoulder Back & trunk Hindquarters Pictorial approach to equine massage/muscle therapy	2 hours
Stretching Basic stretching Carrot stretching Back stretch Back/abdominal lift Front limb Hind limb Tail traction	1.5 hours
Saddle Fit Exercises Integrative/Adjunctive Therapies	1 hour
Open-book Test and Course Evaluation	1 hour

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Testimonials

Thought the written material was very well presented. Love horses! I will now see them with new eyes! I would highly recommend this program!

S. Palazzolo, NCTMB

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Learning Objectives

Recognize how horses often respond to massage and what the author recommends doing with the horse after the massage session.
Identify how the author recommends managing muscle soreness and exertion in horses.
Identify how the author recommends managing common injuries and lameness.
Identify at least 5 of the important equine anatomical structures and/or muscles.
Describe how the author observes a horse's movement to inform his approaches to its massage.
Identify how the author performs each of the following massage techniques on a horse: compression, direct pressure, friction, fascial stretching, strain/counterstrain and percussion/tapotement.
Describe and/or list the author's most important points in performing 7 different types of stretching.
Identify the most important points in observing how a saddle fits a horse; how to exercise a horse, and at least 2 integrative/adjunctive therapies.

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Sample Text

"Direct Pressure - Once you have determined that deeper pressure is acceptable, and in your evaluation, you have seen a particular restriction, you may want to alleviate it right away by applying direct pressure to the corresponding 'primary active point.'

These are points that receive the most stress and can also correspond to acupuncture or acupressure points. After glancing at the figures, you will see that the major points we will attempt to address are the origin and insertion. However, don't discount the other points that are mapped out, as they can be active as well." (The Basic Principles of Equine Massage/Muscle Therapy by Mike Scott, 2003, p. 2 of Applications)

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