Kinesiology and Biomechanics 

Basic Science and Business Practices

For Bodywork Professionals
Instructor: Christina Hughes, LMT, MTI, CEP
Section: Kinesiology and Biomechanics 
Course: 12 CE hours
Location: Emerald Bodywork Education Facility
3700 W. 15th Street, 300D, Plano, TX  75075
Contact: emeraldbodyworkeducation@gmail.com
Christina - 806-584-6268

Description: During this section, we will navigate the Kinesiology and Biomechanics in a self-paced learning style online.  This is found in chapter 10, starting on page 488.  Some of the learning objectives are :

• Explain the basic principles of biomechanics
• Implement biomechanical principles in the massage therapy body mechanics and ergonomics
• Explain and assess the function of the kinetic chain
• List principles for a massage intervention plan based on efficient biomechanical movement
• Assess mechanical function using individual joint assessment
• Assess biomechanical functions for regions of the body.
• Identify and describe the three main biomechanical dysfunctional patterns and the associated indications and contraindications for massage/bodywork.

At the end of this section, you will be asked to complete a section quiz.

Resource/Required text: Mosby's Essential Sciences for Therapeutic Massage: Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Pathology 6th Editionby.

Sandy Fritz MS NCTMB

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323672299

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323672290

Course Outline

Vocabulary/Key Terms

AnatomyPhysiology

PathologiesIndications

Contraindication

Massage Benefit

Section Quiz