Orthopedic Massage
13 Hour CE Course 
Description
Learn important evidence-based approaches to safe, effective and cost-effective orthopedic massage. The textbook, Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique, 2nd ed. (2009), by Whitney W. Lowe, BA, LMT, is the best book available for learning about orthopedic soft tissue disorders. Through text and photographs it explores common soft tissue injuries including cautions, contraindications and the author’s approaches to treatment. This course does not teach hands-on skills. Please seek additional experience, with a mentor, to add hands-on skills.
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| Text Materials Shipped and Test Online | Contents: Text shipped to you. Online multiple-choice test. | $165 | |
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| Materials and Test Shipped to You | Contents: Text and workbook with multiple-choice test shipped to you. | $165 | |
Content Outline
| Orthopedic Massage and Musculoskeletal Disorders | 0.5 hours |
| Understanding Soft Tissue Injuries | 1 hour |
| Thermal Modalities and Treatment Aids | 1 hour |
| Specific Massage Techniques in Relation to Orthopedic Massage | 1 hour |
| Physiological Effects | 1 hour |
| Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg | 1 hour |
| Knee and Thigh | 1 hour |
| Hip and Pelvis | 1 hour |
| Lumbar and Thoracic Spine | 1 hour |
| Cervical Spine | 1 hour |
| Shoulder | 1 hour |
| Elbow, Forearm, Wrist and Hand | 1 hour |
| General Conditions and Conclusion | 0.5 hours |
| Open-book Test and Course Evaluation | 1 hour |
Testimonials
Excellent Research-Gives credibility to those practicing energy work.Dr. William L. Thomas, ND, MS, Leicester, NC
This course taught in depth clinical information and the book will be a well used reference source.J. Elizabeth Foster, LMP
Learning Objectives
- List and describe the four primary components of orthopedic massage
- Describe the common pathological problems that affect the: muscle, tendon, ligament, joint capsule, fascia, nerve, cartilage
- Identify and describe the benefits and contraindications of various heat and cold applications
- Describe the author’s application of at least three of the following: effleurage; cross fiber; compression broadening; petrissage; vibration; tapotement; friction
- Compare the effects of massage with active movement to massage with passive movement
- List and describe the categories of the primary physiological effects of massage and the primary treatment techniques which the author uses to achieve these effects
- Identify the author’s techniques for at least 3 soft tissue pathologies of the foot, ankle and lower leg and describe the cautions and contraindications for these techniques
- Identify the author’s techniques for at least 3 soft tissue pathologies of the knee and thigh and describe the cautions and contraindications for these techniques
- Identify the author’s techniques for at least 3 soft tissue pathologies of the hip and pelvis and describe the cautions and contraindications for these techniques
- Identify the author’s techniques for at least 3 soft tissue pathologies of the lumbar and thoracic spine and describe the cautions and contraindications for these techniques
- Identify the author’s techniques for at least 3 soft tissue pathologies of the cervical spine and describe the cautions and contraindications for these techniques
- Identify the author’s techniques for at least 3 soft tissue pathologies of the shoulder and describe the cautions and contraindications for these techniques
- Identify the author’s techniques for at least 3 soft tissue pathologies of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand and describe the cautions and contraindications for these techniques
- Describe at least 3 general soft tissue problems and the author’s treatment for each
Sample Text
"Although the most common symptom is lateral hip pain, it may also radiate into the groin or into the lateral thigh region (Shbeeb & Matteson 1996). Since friction from the iliotibial band is a causative factor, tension in the gluteus maximus and tensor fasciae latae that attach to the iliotibial band may play a role in the onset of the problem as well.
The other gluteal muscles, especially gluteus medius and minimus should not be ignored in this problem either. Tendinopathy in these muscles, especially near their distal attachment sites, may often masquerade as trochanteric bursitis (Kingzett-Taylor et al 1999). However, a detailed physical examination should help clarify the location of the pain." (Orthopedic Massage: Theory and Technique by Whitney W. Lowe, 2003, p. 126)
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As a therapist treating a client with trochanteric bursitis, it is important to:
- Maintain the client in a prone position
- Apply direct pressure to the inflamed bursia
- Actively stretch the leg through the client’s pain
- Rule out other sources of the lateral hip pain
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This is an excellent way of learning without STRESS.A. Kubinek, LMT, NCTMB
It was so easy to order from the website. The materials arrived quickly. This home study course was convenient, economical, and a great way to fulfill the NCBTMB ethics requirement!Sandra Mainardi, CMT, Lincoln Park, NJ