Course of Study - Findlay City Schools

Massage Therapist Specialization
Unit 10:
BIL:
EDU:
Massage Therapist
Essential
12 AD
I
P
Competency 10.1: Explain the theory and principles of massage therapy.
Descriptor:
10.1.1 Explain the foundations of therapeutic application of touch.
10.1.2 Describe the scientific art of therapeutic massage.
10.1.3 Describe table position, body mechanics and draping for client privacy.
10.1.4 Explain the medical and psychological effects of massage.
10.1.5 Explain benefits, indications, contraindications and endangerment areas of massage
therapy.
10.1.6 Describe physiological effects of heat and cold applications.
10.1.7 Recognize certain classifications of drugs (e.g., antipyretics, analgesics).
10.1.8 Describe common imbalances of the various body systems.
BIL:
EDU:
Essential
12 AD
P
R
Competency 10.2: Analyze the skeletal and bone tissue areas of the body anatomy.
Descriptor:
10.2.1 Describe bone tissue and bone formation.
10.2.2 Explain the histology of compact and spongy bone.
10.2.3 Identify the different types of bone fractures and the process of bone repair.
10.2.4 Differentiate bones of the axial skeleton from the appendicular skeleton.
10.2.5 Explain bone surface markings.
10.2.6 Describe the bones of the axial skeleton.
10.2.7 Describe the bones of the appendicular skeleton.
BIL:
EDU:
Essential
12 AD
I
P
Competency 10.3: Analyze the articulation areas of the body.
Descriptor:
10.3.1 Classify joints into structural and functional categories.
10.3.2 Describe rotator cuff and knee injuries.
10.3.3 Explain the factors affecting range of motion (ROM).
10.3.4 Describe the structures of the shoulder, hip, elbow and knee.
10.3.5 Differentiate between a sprain and a strain.