Description:
When working with an individual we are connecting with, communicating with, and influencing their tissues. Few however have an understanding of what it is they are actually influencing and how.

A strong knowledge of the tissue level of organization of the body is valuable as it provides a more refined means of directing intent, visualizing what is being palpated, understanding injury repair, and working with the body.

This class teaches the basic characteristics of the body’s tissues; how they develop, behave, and heal. The anatomy and physiology of the 4 types of tissue are explored and clinical applications are put into context.

Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent

Course Objectives:

• To deepen one’s understanding of anatomy and physiology at the tissue level of organization of the body and how this understanding is applied clinically
• To prepare or the study of kinesiology and injury management

Syllabus:

• Review of the anatomical organization of the body
• Review of basic cellular organization
• Types of tissues and their origins
• Epithelial tissue and associated structures
• Connective tissue and associated structures
• Muscle tissue and associated structures
• Nervous tissue and associated structures
• Tissue integration
• Tissue repair

Texts:

• Required: none
• Recommended: Anatomy & Physiology, The Massage Connection: Premkumar, Kalyani

Additional Resource Materials Used:

• Handouts
• DVD- The Integral Anatomy Series (Vol. 1-3); Gil Hedley

Teaching Methods: Lecture, Visual Media, Discussion

Length 16hrs