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.
Tampa, FL - February 27, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Hampton Inn & Suites, Tampa Airport - Avion Park Westshore, 5329 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, FL 33607, #813-287-8500.
Fort Lauderdale, FL - March 13, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Hampton Inn & Suites Coconut Creek, 5740 N. State Road 7, Coconut Creek, FL 33073, #954-363-3000.
Orlando, FL -March 20, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Residence Inn Orlando Convention Center, 8800 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819, #407-226-0288.
Richmond, VA - April 24, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Homewood Suites Richmond Airport, 5996 Audubon Drive Sandston, VA 23150, #804-737-1600
Boston, MA - May 8, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: La Quinta Inn & Suites Boston-Andover, 131 River Road, Andover, MD 01810, #888-312-2399.
Chicago, IL -May 8, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Comfort Inn O'Hare, 2175 E. Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018, #847-635-1300
Dallas, TX - May 15, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: To Be Announced
Philadelphia, PA -May 15, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: Hampton Inn Philadelphia Airport, 8600 Bartram Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153, #215-966-1300.
Baltimore, MD - June 5, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: To Be Announced
Las Vegas, NV - June 10, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Thursday from 8:30am-5pm. Seminar and Room Block Location: Flamingo Hotel & Resort, 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, #702-733-3111. Room block: https://book.passkey.com/go/SFLMT1. A $12 per person, per day massage table fee has been included in the price of the tuition.
Atlanta, GA - July 10, 2021 This class is scheduled to take place on a Saturday from 1pm-8pm. Location: To Be Announced