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School: Massage Therapy College of Manitoba
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ETHICS
Course Format: Classroom
The Ethics course introduces students to ethical standards of practice in the field of massage therapy. Students focus on the development of personal awareness, empathy, compassion and interpersonal communication skills. Through lecture, group activities and role playing students explore many issues and situations commonly encountered in our profession. Areas covered are topical in today’s soci...
 

TAI CHI
Course Format: Classroom
The science behind massage therapy and its benefits has become more evident in recent years. While studies continue to prove our efficacy, the artistic side of our profession must never be forgotten. Incorporating the philosophy and movement flow of tai chi and eastern medicine allows our therapists to stay relaxed and centred even after a long day. In this practical course, students explore th...
 

NUTRITION
Course Format: Classroom
The Nutrition course introduces students to the basic science of healthy and unhealthy eating habits. Students learn the relationship between nutrition and physical activity, disease prevention and optimum health. Students also examine popular diet approaches and why most don’t work. Eating habits of other cultures and how a lack of proper nutrition affects massage treatments and healing are al...
 

PATHOLOGY
Course Format: Classroom
Pathology is the study of disease and how the body responds to it. In this course, students will learn the science of pathology: cell adaptation, stages of inflammation, how the body protects itself through the immune response. Throughout the course, we examine the altered states of health which occur during periods of disease or injury and how massage therapy can be of benefit or in some cases...
 

SPORTS INJURY
Course Format: Classroom
Injuries in sport can be debilitating, both physically and emotionally, for elite and casual athletes alike. In this course, students analyze selected sports injuries, mechanisms of injury, preventative and protective guidelines and injury adaptations. Provision of care, in all stages of healing is explored from a massage perspective, as are the treatment approaches of other health care profess...
 

ASSOCIATED THERAPIES Workshop
Course Format: Classroom
Massage therapy is just one of many disciplines utilized in the treatment of musculoskeletal problems. The Associated Therapies course introduces students to alternative treatment approaches which often complement our own. Students are exposed to chiropractic, reflexology and aromatherapy, among others. These half-day information workshops prepare students to make informed decisions when referr...
 

HYDROTHERAPY
Course Format: Classroom
The appropriate use of hot and cold therapies can dramatically reduce healing and recovery time. In this course, students study and administer a variety of hydrotherapy applications: body wraps, foot baths, ice packs and thermal variations. Through practical application, students feel the effects of each technique and develop group presentations on their protocol and effectiveness.
 

APPLIED KINESIOLOGY
Course Format: Classroom
The ability to identify movement impairment syndromes is crucial when assessing painful dysfunctions. In this course, students analyze the biomechanics of dynamic movement and how, through injury and muscle dysfunction, their movements can become impaired. Drawing from first year anatomy knowledge, this second year course enhances the ability to critically think and effectively identify muscle ...
 

SPORTS MASSAGE
Course Format: Classroom
In this course students focus on the philosophy, physiology and practical applications of sports massage techniques. Specialized pre and post- event techniques, as well as injury rehab protocols, are explored in detail. Psychological aspects of working with competitive, elite athletes is discussed as are the principles of sports nutrition, injury prevention and training.
 

MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUES
Course Format: Classroom
In the MET segment of the sports massage course, students gain a theoretical and practical understanding of how these techniques can be used in conjunction with a massage therapy treatment plan. Through the application of advanced MET, students learn to effectively stretch, strengthen and mobilize muscle, fascia and other soft tissue structures.
 

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