Course Descriptions

NMT-220, Neuromuscular Therapy

This advanced bodywork class deepens the student&srquo;s understanding of muscular functions and dysfunctions, chronic pain and injury rehabilitation, and recognizing postural distortions and the techniques to correct them. Students cover procedures to release the muscles of the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, cervical spine, head, and extremities. Students learn in-depth postural analysis, assisted stretching, muscle energy technique, myofascial release, and deep tissue massage releases.

80 Clock Hours / 5 Qtr. Credit Hours

Prerequsite: Swedish Massage, Kinesiology, Anatomy & Physiology or concurrent enrollment

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