Orthopedic Massage Certification Course - Part I & II  100 CE hrs

SERIOUS BODYWORK FOR SERIOUS PRACTITIONERS

This 100-hour intensive training is designed to advance the massage therapist’s skill-set and knowledge base to a level appropriate for the treatment of orthopedic conditions.  This OMT Certification Program will provide the massage therapist with tools to recognize and effectively treat orthopedic injury and chronic pain syndromes while remaining within their scope of practice.

Part I - Core Concepts & Orthopedic Conditions of the Neck and Upper Extremity (50 hours)
Part II - Orthopedic Conditions of the Spine, Respiratory System and Lower Extremity (50 hours)

Participates can expect to:
  • Increase efficiency and efficacy of your bodywork
  • Gain skills in recognizing pain patterning and compensatory responses
  • Learn etiology, presentation, and treatment of over 50 orthopedic conditions
  • Enhance and refine palpation skills
  • Enhance communication skills
  • Improve anatomical knowledge and understanding
  • Learn over 150 effective techniques to balance soft tissue and specifically address injury

Course includes proprietary, instructor-developed, 200 page Orthopedic Massage Treatment manual. 

This is a two part course.  Part I is a prerequisite for Part II.  Details below.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS (CE) 
50 NCBTMB approved CE hours per Part.  To achieve certification, participants must pass a written exam at the end of each Part.

TUITION
Part I: $900
Part II: $900
Parts I & II, paid in full: $1600

LOCATION
TOM KARIS - ORTHOPEDIC MASSAGE
101 Cambridge St
Suite 340
Burlington, MA 
               
UPCOMING COURSES
2024/2025 Course Offering:
Thursdays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
 
Part 1 - Fall 2024
Sep 12, 26
Oct 10, 24
Nov 7, 28
Exam: Dec 12

Part 2 - Spring 2025
Feb 6, 20
Mar 6, 20
Apr 3, 17
Exam: April 24

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Space is limited to 8 students.

For more information, or to host a course series, contact Tom Karis.

Part I - Core Concepts & Orthopedic Conditions of the Neck and Upper Extremity

Prerequisite: Massage Therapist Certification

The first installment relays the theory and practice of Orthopedic Massage application.  A detailed anatomical and kinesiological review of each region precedes a description of orthopedic, and related conditions, indicated for Orthopedic Massage treatment.  Over 80 techniques for treatment of the neck and upper extremity will be demonstrated and practiced.

Orthopedic conditions encompassed by Part I include:
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • TMJ Dysfunction
  • Whiplash
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
  • Radial Nerve Entrapment
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
  • Adhesive Capsulitis
  • Pectoralis Minor Syndrome
  • Biceps Tendinitis
  • Medial and Lateral Epicondylitis
  • Pronator Teres Syndrome
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tenosynovitis

Part II - Orthopedic Conditions of the Spine, Respiratory System and Lower Extremity

Prerequisite: Orthopedic Massage Certification - Part I
            
The second installment focuses on orthopedic conditions of the torso, hips, and lower extremity.  As in Part One, coverage of each region will include a detailed review of relevant anatomical structures, kinesiology, and related orthopedic conditions.  Over 80 techniques for treatment of the torso and lower extremity will be demonstrated and practiced.

Orthopedic conditions encompassed by Part II include:
  • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
  • Sciatica
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Lordosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Intercostal Nerve Compression
  • Vertebral Disk Dysfunctions
  • Quadricep Strain
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Groin Strain
  • ITB Friction Syndrome
  • Femoral Nerve Compression
  • Patellar Tendinitis
  • Patello-femoral Syndrome
  • Runner's Knee
  • Anterior and Posterior Shin Splints
  • Exertional Compartment Syndrome
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Calcaneal Tendinitis
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Morton's Neuroma