PROGRAM: Massage Therapy
COURSE: Introduction to Massage
LESSON PLAN: Day 3 – Application of Massage Techniques & Body Mechanics
Duration: 90 Minutes
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this lesson the student should be able to:
• Demonstrate hand exercises for self-care
• Define and demonstrate proper body mechanics
• Exercises centering and grounding
• Describe and implement the basic elements used in applying Swedish massage strokes: depth, pressure, excursion, speed, duration, flow, and sequence.
• Describe and perform the five basic Swedish massage strokes and their variations: effleurage, petrissage, friction, tapotement, percussion, and vibration.
• Discuss the benefits of massage in various body systems.
• Demonstrate proper sequence for Swedish massage
Instructional Materials Needed:
TEXTBOOK(S) AND RELATED MATERIALS:
Theory & Practice of Therapeutic Massage, 5h ed., by Mark F Beck, Thomson Delmar Learning, 2010, ISBN -13: 978-1-4354-8523-5
Equipment / A-V Materials Needed:
May include: Massage tables, Massage Chairs, Bolsters, Drapes and Lubricants
Instructional Methods:
Lecture, discussion, demonstration, hands of practice and homework assignments
Theory Topics and Related Notes:
1. Demonstrate hand exercises for self-care
2. Define and demonstrate proper body mechanics
3. Exercises centering and grounding
Lab Activities:
Swedish massage techniques, draping, table, bolsters, positioning of client
Instructor Notes:
Basic Back Sequence
1. While draped
2. Centering
3. Undrape
4. Spread oil/lotion/cream
5. 3x effleurages
6. Left side of table (horse stance)
7. 2x kneading (up w/ hands) (down w/ forearms)
8. 5 sec tracing (iliac crest) opposite side
9. 1x racking
10. 2x cross friction (up w/ hands) (down w/ forearms) whole back
11. 3x tracing the scapula
12. 5-8 sec kneading (Opposite Trap)
13. 5-8 sec kneading the neck
14. Circular gliding strokes (to archer stance)
15. 2x Effleurages
16. Right side of table (horse stance)
17. 2x kneading (up w/ hands) (down w/ forearms)
18. 5 sec tracing (iliac crest) opposite side
19. 1x racking
20. 2x cross friction (up w/ hands) (down w/ forearms) whole back
21. 3x tracing the scapula
22. 5-8 sec kneading (Opposite Trap)
23. 5-8 sec kneading the neck
24. Circular gliding strokes (to archer stance)
25. 3x Effleurages
26. Redrape
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