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The Anatomy of Motion: Understanding Human Movement for Massage Therapists

6CE | Live (in person)

Description:
Understanding human movement is essential for massage therapists who aim to provide effective, evidence-based
treatment. This course dives deeply into functional movement patterns, revealing how compensatory
mechanics impact posture, mobility, and musculoskeletal health. Therapists will learn how to assess
movement dysfunctions like Upper Cross Syndrome, Lower Cross Syndrome, Trendelenburg gait, and
sacroiliac joint imbalances, refining their ability to interpret postural habits in their clients.

Through hands-on application, participants will practice manual therapy techniques to optimize movement
and tissue integrity, ensuring that interventions go beyond symptom relief to address the root causes of
dysfunction. This course covers assessment tools, including the Wall Angel Test, Modified Thomas Test,
March/Stork Test, and Trendelenburg Test, and integrates them into massage treatment strategies.
Participants will also explore breathing mechanics, analyzing how diaphragmatic engagement supports core
stability and overall movement efficiency. By the end of the course, therapists will confidently recognize poor
muscle load order, improve cueing techniques for client awareness, and refine their palpation and manual
therapy protocols to enhance functional movement.

Please note that students need to bring or wear form fitting clothing, such as sports bras/shorts, to class for postural/gait assessment.

Register: 6CE. Live. $210. 6CE. Instructor: Julie Barton. Call or text 919-378-1695 held at 7980 Chapel Hill Road, Ste 125 Cary NC 27513

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