Dumas Therapy Presents:

Introduction to Massage Therapy
for Soft Tissue Mobilization

Treatment for:

Chronic Pain

Orthopedics

Neuromuscular

Arthritis

Stroke Recovery

Spasticity Reduction

Registration $379.00
15.0 Contact Hours (OT,COTA,PT,PTA)
Register Early, Seating is Limited!!
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July 25-26, 2008
Greenville , SC
Hyatt Place Greenville/Haywood

August 1-2, 2008
Charlotte, NC
Hyatt Place Charlotte/Arrowood

 November 7 - 8, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia

Spring 2009
Myrtle Beach, SC

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Course Objectives:

Clothing and Supplies:
Please wear comfortable clothes as participants will be moving around during the class. Students should wear a bathing suit, shorts, or aerobic workout wear under their clothing for their comfort level during the massage labs. In respect of participant’s privacy, students will be on tables with a sheet to cover them, and only the part of the body being massaged will be uncovered at a time. Also, please bring a set of twin sheets with a pillow case to be used on the massage tables. Students may also bring a hand towel to wipe off excess massage crème. Massage tables, cream, and education materials will be provided for this course.

Agenda:
Day 1
8:30 – 9:00: Registration/Pre-Test
9:00 – 10:30: Introduction to Massage Therapy
10:30 – 10:45: Break
10:45 – 11:30: Indications for Massage Therapy
11:30 – 12:15: Contraindications for Massage Therapy
12:15 – 1:15: Lunch (On Your Own)
1:15 – 2:45: Introduction to Swedish Massage Techniques for Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Regions
2:45 – 3:00: Break
3:00 – 4:00: Lab One- Swedish Massage Techniques for Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Regions – Part 1
3:00 – 4:00: Lab 2 - Swedish Massage Techniques for Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Regions – Part 2
5:00 – 5:30: Questions/Answers
5:30: Adjourn

Day 2
9:00 – 10:00: Incorporating Massage with Orthopedic Conditions
10:00 – 10:30: Six Stages of Stroke Recovery
10:30 – 10:45: Break
10:45 – 11:45: Massage for the Stroke Patient/ Neuromuscular Impaired Patient
11:45 – 12:30: Instructor Demonstration of Massage for the Upper Extremities
12:30 – 1:30: Lunch (On Your Own)
1:30 – 2:15: Instructor Demonstration of Massage for the Lower Extremities
2:15 - Break
2:30 – 3:30: Lab for Upper and Lower Extremities Massage Application – Part 1
3:30 – 4:30: Lab for Upper and Lower Extremities Massage Application – Part 2
4:30 - Insurance Billing and Reimbursement
5:00 - Questions, Answers, Post Test, Course Evaluation
5:30 - Adjourn

Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be submitted with written notice and received 14 days prior to the course date. Cancellations by participants will be refunded less a $75.00 administration fee. There will be no refunds after 14 days prior to the course date. Fees may be applied to other courses within the calendar year. Dumas Therapy reserves the right to cancel a seminar and will refund in full the registration fee. Dumas Therapy is not responsible for non-refundable travel arrangements. No refunds will be issued if course is in progress and is interrupted by an act of war, God, or issue beyond our control. Dumas therapy reserves the right to change course date, location, or instructor.