Massage Therapy Educational Resources

Project Aims
To create a library of educational resources (content, activities, links to resources, etc.) that may be used by massage educators.

Rationale
There do not seem to be many high quality educational resources for massage therapy on the internet. Pooling the expertise of many massage education providers through this wiki project will lead to the development of an invaluable learning resource for educators and students.

Is this your first time here?
 * Please read through the /Guide for first-time users/

Library

 * /Anatomy Resources/
 * /Pathologies/ {Description, Eitiology, Indications, Contraindications, Treatment Options, Evidence-base, References}
 * Massage, medications and interactions
 * Spa resources for massage therapists

Learning Objectives
A list of resources and links to resources structured according to learning objectives. These are in line with the learning outcomes developed by the New Zealand Massage Educator's Group. It is expected that these learning outcomes will not suit all parties, and discussion is encouraged on any changes to the structure or content of these learning objectives.

Study Skills

 * Develop academic skills for tertiary study
 * Develop computer skills for tertiary study

Theory & Principles of Massage

 * Describe the development of massage practice
 * Describe the scope of massage practice
 * Describe the effects of massage
 * Describe the contraindications to massage
 * Describe ethical considerations in massage practice
 * Describe legal considerations in massage practice
 * Present current research evidence on the effects of massage therapy

Clinical Process

 * Prepare for massage practice (equipment, environment, self)
 * Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship
 * Demonstrate Subjective assessment methods for massage therapy
 * Demonstrate Objective assessment methods for massage therapy
 * Prepare a treatment plan
 * Apply massage techniques
 * Modify massage techniques in massage clinical practice according to individual client needs
 * Use client health records effectively
 * Select and monitor a client health care programme
 * Describe the principles of multi-disciplinary work

Musculo-Skeletal Anatomy & Kinesiology

 * Identify bony landmarks
 * Identify origins and insertions of muscles
 * Identify the locations of ligaments and retinacula
 * Demonstrate knowledge of bony landmarks, muscles and tissues of the human body by palpation
 * Describe possible endangerment sites for the application of pressure
 * Demonstrate knowledge of stretching of functional muscle groups
 * Describe normal structure and function of the bones of the skeleton
 * Describe the relationship between structure and function of skeletal muscle
 * Analyse skeletal muscle movement
 * Explain the relationship between structure and function of joints

Bioscience

 * General
 * Describe normal human structure and function in a health context
 * Locate and define structures of the human body using terminology associated with anatomy and physiology
 * Describe major functional characteristics of the body
 * Describe the maintenance of physiological function through homeostasis and allostasis


 * Biochemistry
 * Describe the principles of biochemistry and their relationship to bodily processes


 * Cells & Tissues
 * Describe the relationship between structure and function of the components of a generalised human cell
 * Describe the relationship between structure and function of human cells and the process of cellular reproduction
 * Describe the relationship between structure and function of human tissues


 * Integumentary System
 * Describe the normal structure and function of the skin, hair and nails
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between the structure and function of the integumentary system
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the skin in wound healing
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the role of the skin in thermoregulation


 * Musculoskeletal System
 * Describe the normal structure and function of the musculo-skeletal system
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between the structure and function of the skeletal system including cartilage and the processes of bone formation, bone growth and calcium homeostasis
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the relationship between the structure and function of muscle
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the role of muscles in body temperature homeostasis
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the physiology of skeletal muscle contraction


 * Blood
 * Describe the composition of blood, blood and blood groups
 * Describe haemostasis


 * Cardiovascular System
 * Describe the normal structure and function of the cardiovascular system
 * Describe the relationship between structure and function of the cardiovascular system


 * Respiratory System
 * Describe the relationship between structure and function of the respiratory tract
 * Describe the relationship between structure and function of the respiratory system


 * Immune System
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of the immune system including the lymphatic system and the immune response
 * Describe the normal structure and function of the lymphatic system
 * Describe the general role of human body defence mechanisms and immunity


 * Nervous System
 * Describe the structure and function of the human nervous system
 * Demonstrate knowledge of neuroanatomy
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the neurophysiology of nerve impulse generation and conduction
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the neurophysiology of the processing of reflexes and sensory, motor and integrative systems
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the neurophysiological processes involved in the activities and control of the autonomic nervous system


 * Endocrine System
 * Describe the structure and function of the endocrine system including the roles and responses of the endocrine glands and hormones
 * Describe general adaptation syndrome


 * Digestive System
 * Describe normal structure and function of the digestive system
 * Describe the relationship between structure and function of the digestive system including the processes of digestion, absorbtion and metabolism


 * Urinary System
 * Describe normal structure and function of the urinary system
 * Describe the formation, composition, storage, and excretion of urine


 * Fluid Balance
 * Describe the processes which mediate fluid input and output, electrolyte concentration, and acid-base balance in the body


 * Metabolism
 * Describe the processes of human metabolism including the role of nutrients, absorptive and postabsorbptive states, metabolic rate and body heat maintenance


 * Reproductive System
 * Describe normal structure and function of the male and female reproductive system


 * Special Senses
 * Describe the ear and the physiology of hearing and balance
 * Describe the eye and the physiology of sight
 * Describe the nose and the physiology of smell
 * Describe the tongue and the physiology of taste


 * Pathology
 * Demonstrate knowledge of the terms and principles governing major disease processes
 * Demonstrate understanding of common diseases description, incidence, etiology, signs and symptoms, and the indications and contraindications to massage practice

Advanced Soft-tissue Modalities

 * Myofascial release

Business Practice for Massage Therapy

 * Plan to establish a professional clinical practice and describe clinical practice operating procedures.

Contributors
David McQuillan 2007