AHL 307 - Fundamentals of Neuromuscular Therapy- Lecture & Palpation

7.2 Continuing Education Units (CEU). This course is not for Credit(s).

This course is designed to enable the students to learn Trigger Point anatomy and physiology
and its related application in manual therapy. Students will review and alter body
mechanics, engage in breathwork techniques, develop palpation techniques in Neuromuscular
Therapy, and review the musculoskeletal anatomy of the human body. Topics to be covered
include Trigger Point palpation of the musculoskeletal system, treatment plan development
and ethical documentation. Indications and contraindications for Neuromuscular Therapy will
also be reviewed. Students will apply knowledge of Neuromuscular Therapy in medically based,
hands-on massage therapy clinical sessions.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. examine anatomical regions, planes of movement, anatomical positions and kinesiological
movements through the application of therapeutic touch;
2. apply anatomic directional terms when palpating the muscles, muscle attachments, bones,
and bony landmarks of the human body;
3. identify, recognize and isolate Trigger Points in the musculoskeletal system of the human
body;
4. differentiate between the use of sound and unsound biomechanical principles as it relates
to the application of body mechanics in the field of neuromuscular massage;
5. explore the indications and contraindications for persons living with neuromuscular
dysfunctional pattering and the implications for the application of touch therapy; and
6. demonstrate Neuromuscular therapy massage proficiency and perform full body neuromuscular
massages in a hands-on clinic setting that mimics a typical massage therapy work
environment.