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Oct 23, 2026
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MASG 1021 - Clinical Massage Techniques I
Credits: 4
Catalog Description
This course provides the theory and application of advanced rehabilitative massage therapy techniques that focus on the treatment of soft tissue to maintain, develop, augment, or rehabilitate physical function. Techniques will focus on neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, cross-fiber friction, therapeutic stretches, muscle energy techniques, and rehabilitative massage. Students will refine skills in palpation, anatomy, functional muscle testing, range of motion, and postural and gait analysis. Students will learn to create a treatment and care plan based on assessments and learn advanced SOAP note charting.
Prerequisite(s) (must have a grade of C or better): MASG 1001 , MASG 2102 , BIOL 1102 , and BIOL 1104
Corequisite(s): MASG 1020
Additional fee to student: No
Learner Outcomes
- Assess and develop an appropriate treatment plan for clients using neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, multiple modalities of therapist-assisted stretches, positional release, cross-fiber friction, muscle energy. technique, rehabilitative massage, hydrotherapy, and assessment and treatment protocols for common injuries.
- Identify and describe neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, multiple modalities of therapist-assisted stretches, positional release, cross-fiber friction, muscle energy technique, rehabilitative massage, hydrotherapy, and assessment and treatment protocols for common injuries.
- Apply knowledge and skills in the employment of neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, multiple modalities of therapist-assisted stretches, positional release, cross-fiber friction, muscle energy technique, rehabilitative massage, hydrotherapy, and assessment and treatment protocols for common injuries.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of applied therapeutic techniques.
Major Areas of Course Content
- Neuromuscular Therapy
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Multiple modalities of therapist-assisted stretches
- Positional Release
- Cross-Fiber Friction
- Muscle Energy Technique
- Rehabilitative Massage
- Assessment and treatment protocols for common injuries
Credit for Prior Learning Options
No credit for prior learning option is available for this course.
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