Neuromuscular Therapy
July 5, 2009 by admin
Filed under Neuromuscular Therapy
The Neuromuscular Therapy course of study includes courses focusing on physiological problems and western methods of treatment. This specialization will prepare massage therapists to practice in a clinical setting with techniques specific for treatment of sports injuries, chronic pain, postural dysfunction and other types of physical problems. The approach is most appropriate for working closely with the western medical model and will provide the therapist with a clear under- standing of medical terminology and the ability to interact with professionals in that environment. This path provides preparation for the therapist interested in techniques desired for working in the Chiropractic Office, Sports Clinic, Pain Management Clinic, Physical Therapy Office, Health Club or Spa environment.
This specialization certificate program further develops the applications of the basic neuromuscular concepts and techniques presented in the introductory class; specifically, the Trigger point theory and treatments of Janet Travell and the assessment and remediation of soft tissue lesions developed by James Cyriax.
Certificate Course Requirements
150 Clock Hours
Prerequisites: Students must meet all general admission requirements and any prerequisites for any course in this specialization. In addition, students are required to have successfully completed the Contemporary Methods (A & B) courses and Anatomy for the Body Therapist (including Applied Studies) or equivalent.
| Required Courses | Course Title | Credit Units | Credit Hours | |||
| NMT301 | Introduction to Neuromuscular Therapy | 2.50 | 30 | |||
| NMT322U | NMT- Upper Girdle | 1.25 | 15 | |||
| NMT322L | NMT- Lower Girdle | 1.25 | 15 | |||
| NMT322N | NMT- Neck & TMJ | 1.25 | 15 | |||
| NMT322A | Spine & Abdomen | 1.25 | 15 | |||
| RSS424 | Research: Case Report | 2.50 | 30 | |||
| Guided Elective(s) | see choices below | 2.50 | 30 | |||
| Total Units / Hours | 12.50 | 150 | ||||
| Guided Electives Include: | ||||||
| PSI318 | Principles of Structural Integration | 2.50 | 30 | |||
| EL304H | Passive Joint/Deep Tissue Blends | 2.50 | 30 | |||
| EL205H | Feldenkrais | 1.25 | 15 | |||
| EL205B | Neuromuscular Repatterning | 1.25 | 15 | |||
To whom it may concern: Are these credits transferable?
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IPSB is a nationally accredited school — accredited by the Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation (COMTA) and approved to participate in federal student aid programs by the Department of Education. Nevertheless, the transferability of credits earned at IPSB or any other school is at the complete discretion of an institution to which you may seek transfer. Acceptance of the degree or certificate you earn is also at the complete discretion of the institution to which you may seek to transfer. If the credits or degree or certificate that you earn at IPSB is not accepted at the institution to which you seek to transfer, you may be required to repeat some or all of your coursework at that institution. For this reason, you should make certain that your attendance at this institution (or any other institution) will meet your educational goals. This may include contacting an institution to which you may seek to transfer to determine if your credits, degree, or certificate from IPSB will transfer (see IPSB 2011 Catalog, pg. 52).