Educational Objectives/ Therapeutic Medical Massage
The purpose of the Medical Massage Program is to actively educate massage therapy practitioners to an advanced skill level which will enable the medical massage therapist to confidently treat specific injuries and conditions with a systematic medical approach in a clinical setting. The Medical Massage Program is designed to expand the licensed massage therapist’s scope of practice to include a detailed assessment of common regional structural dysfunction, a thorough review of treatment contraindications, and proper application of treatment protocols and rehabilitative exercises. These skills will empower the massage therapist and enhance the rewarding profession of massage therapy.
Keywords: Therapeutic Medical Massage