Practice Hands-On Massage Technique
Clinical Orthopedic Massage for the Pectoral Region
The pectoral muscles play a significant role in many orthopedic conditions of the chest, neck, and shoulder and benefit from massage techniques applied to the area.
The pectoral region, however, is a sensitive area for both the massage therapist and the client to work on with massage therapy, due to the multiple endangerment or cautionary sites located in the region and the proximity to breast tissue.
This class increases massage therapists’ confidence in working these critical muscles safely and effectively, and to encourages massage therapists to regularly include pectoral massage into their treatment plans.
**All participants must have a current, valid, and unexpired massage license or other license that allows the practice of manual soft-tissue manipulation (such as PT or PTA).**
3 CE Hours
NCBTMB Course ID: CE4023511
Learning Objectives:
After participating in lecture and discussion regarding orthopedic massage for the pectoral region, students will be able to:
- Give clear, specific, and actionable feedback during a massage exchange; receive feedback and make appropriate adjustments during a massage exchange;
- Demonstrate competency in communicating with a client, including obtaining informed consent, explaining intent, and answering client questions;
- Identify and palpate significant bony landmarks and muscles in the chest and anterior shoulder, including origin, insertion, and primary action of the pectoralis major and minor;
- Identify endangerment and cautionary sites in the chest and anterior shoulder and effectively communicate with client regarding safety and potential sensations that may indicate a safety issue;
- Demonstrate competency in comfortable and secure draping techniques for the pectoral region;
- Confidently apply a variety of different massage techniques to the pectoral region.