ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY & MASSAGE

SYLLABUS

- 4 major and minor systems: -

• Muscular
• Neurological
• Skeletal
• Vascular
• Digestive
• Genito-Urinary
• Respiratory
• Endocrine

- Cells, structure and functions

- The history, theory and philosophy of body massage

- Contra-indications to massage

- An introduction to the other natural therapies

- The holistic approach, treating the whole person

- Mechanical massage, theory as per text book

- Six classical massage movements and the therapeutic value of each:

• Effleurage
• Petrissage
• Tapotement
• Hacking
• Cupping and kneading, including wringing and skin rolling

- Friction

- Client care and modesty, towel draping

- Massage medium, oil and talcum powder

- How to set up a practice

- Home visiting

- Record keeping

- Taking case histories

- Definition, the manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes