Description:
This class prepares students for the Stretching and NMT regional application classes. It familiarizes students with the anatomical and kinesiological factors the techniques involved in determining and influencing one’s posture and use.

Topics covered include: functional anatomy of the locomotor system, posture and movement assessment, indications/contraindications. Sensitivity and communication skills are refined through interactive exercises.

A wide variety of clinical techniques including passive stretching, post-isometric relaxation (PIR), proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), muscle energy technique (MET), and positional release (PR) are presented along with an exploration of how to adapt techniques to different situations and modalities.

This class is a part of the Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening (NMT): Series Overview

Prerequisites:

• Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent
• Histology or equivalent
• A strong understanding of functional anatomy is highly recommended

Course Objectives:

• To refine and develop one’s practical ability to promote increased vitality and pain free movement through the application of Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening
• To prepare for the Neuromuscular Techniques for Stretching and Strengthening (NMT): Regional Classes

Syllabus:

• Overview of concepts and principles
• Understanding movement in 4 dimensions
• Neuromusculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology
• Assessment of alignment, joints, and movement
• Overview of techniques including indications and contraindications
• Integrating techniques into various modalities and lifestyles

Texts:

• Required: The Anatomy of Movement: Calais-Germain, Blandine
  Suggested pre-class reading: Introduction and general familiarization with organizational format of regional chapters
• Recommended: Trail Guide to the Body: How to locate muscles, bones and more (3rd Ed or later): Biel, Andrew R.

Additional Resource Materials Used:

• Handouts
• Learning Props

Teaching Methods: Lecture, Visual Media, Practice, Discussion

Length: 16hrs