Upper Extremity
In this seminar, you will learn specific techniques to correct postural misalignments of the upper extremity including:
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Tennis Elbow
- and much, much more!
Upon completion of this class students will:
- Understand the indications and contraindications for applying medical massage protocols to the lower extremities and be able to explain when and when not to utilize learned techniques;
- Review the chemical and mechanical processes of the pain mechanism of soft tissue injury, be able to identify the systemic effects of injury, recognize an erythemic response and learn and practice techniques to reverse cyclic soft tissue injury;
- Recognize healing crisis vs pathologies;
- Understand duration and frequency of treatments for medical massage;
- Explain post treatment care and follow up care;
- Learn, practice and experience a thorough set of treatment methods and specific protocols to address conditions of the upper extremity.
This class is one of the classes that is required to earn your Medical Massage Practitioner Program. This class is part of our Masters Level Series. Discounted pricing is available when enrolling in a series of classes including the Posture / Upper Series.
Days and Times
This class typically takes place on a Saturday from noon-8pm.
This series is also offered at Las Vegas Success School,on our Costa Rica Education Vacations and on various Seminars at Sea. Days and times may vary based on the event.
CE's
This course offers 8 contact massage therapy continuing education credit hours.
Please enroll early to ensure your place in class. Our class size limits are strictly enforced.
Denver, CO - July 9, 2022 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Airport, 6851 Tower Road, Denver, CO 80249, 303-576-9640.
Orlando, FL - August 11, 2022 This class is scheduled to take place on a Thursday from 8:30am-5pm. Seminar Location: Element Orlando, 8278 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, #407-352-2225. Students are expected to bring massage tables and sheets at the time of class. A table rental fee may be charged to students unable to bring a massage table.
Charlotte, NC -August 20, 2022 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Wingate by Wyndham Charlotte Airport, 4238 Business Center Drive, Charlotte, NC 28214, #704-594-1550.
Fort Lauderdale, FL - August 20, 2022 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Doubletree by Hilton, 100 Fariway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441, #954-427-7700.
Atlanta, GA -August 27, 2022 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Holiday Inn Express, 4601 Best Road, College Park, GA 30337, #404-761-6500.
Nashville, TN - August 27, 2022 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Sorry, class closed.
Seattle, WA - September 24, 2022 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle Airport/28th Ave., 18850 28th Ave South, SeaTac, WA 98188, #206-244-5044.