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Unlocking Upper Crossed Syndrome: A Massage Therapist’s Guide
This class provides massage therapists with a comprehensive understanding of upper crossed syndrome, including signs and symptoms, anatomy, and biomechanics involved in this postural dysfunction.
Using this knowledge, massage therapists will be able to make an effective treatment plan, target the appropriate muscles to make an impact, communicate important information to client, and achieve the best possible outcomes for the client.
Knowledge regarding the standard treatment of this condition by other orthopedic professionals, and the role and limitations of massage therapy, will allow massage therapists to easily integrate their massage treatment plan as a part of a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
2 CE Hours
NCBTMB Course ID: CE4023152
Learning Objectives
After participating in interactive lecture and discussion regarding upper crossed syndrome, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the signs and symptoms of upper crossed syndrome by answering multiple choice questions.
- Identify the main anatomical structures involved in upper crossed syndrome on an anatomical diagram.
- Understand the standard treatment protocols for upper crossed syndrome in an orthopedic physical therapy setting and answer multiple choice questions.
- Reflect on and discuss the role of massage therapy as a part of a multidisciplinary approach in treating upper crossed syndrome and participate in discussion with peers.