MFM Student Manual – Kinesiology of the Upper Extremity
$40.00
Course Description:
The second in the regionally specific kinesiology courses, this course will continue to build on
the information taught in Kinesiology. Normal and abnormal occurrences of the upper
extremities will be studied in depth along with their relationship to massage therapy. Structure
and function will be correlated with those soft tissue conditions and pathologies, which would
most commonly be seen in a professional setting.
Description
Course Description:
The second in the regionally specific kinesiology courses, this course will continue to build on
the information taught in Kinesiology. Normal and abnormal occurrences of the upper
extremities will be studied in depth along with their relationship to massage therapy. Structure
and function will be correlated with those soft tissue conditions and pathologies, which would
most commonly be seen in a professional setting.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of Kinesiology of the Upper Extremities, students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate accurate palpation skills for locating and assessing soft tissue and other
musculoskeletal structures throughout the body.
2. List and describe the soft tissue and musculoskeletal conditions most likely to be
encountered in the clinical settings that employ therapists.
3. Describe and discuss the various traumatic and kinesiological origins of the above-
mentioned conditions.
4. Describe and discuss the appropriate massage approaches for the above-mentioned
conditions.
5. Describe and discuss the possible exercise indications for the above-mentioned
conditions.
