SEL 0945 - Introduction to Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation

Description
This course is an introductory, technique laboratory course for instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM). Students will learn the history, scientific (anatomical and physiological) reasons, and the many variations of the instruments/IASTM. Students will also learn, through demonstrations and hand-on laboratory sessions, the basic strokes of various body regions. Indications, contraindications and potential adverse effects of IASTM will also be discussed. Hands-on application using the instrument will be stressed.

Course Delivery Model(s): On-Ground

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 0
Total Hours: 15
Credits: 1

Prerequisites: PH 0312, CP0312
Corequisites: None

Repeatable (# of times): 0

Grade Type: Pass/No Pass