Lower Extremity
This class is a part of the Medical Massage Practitioner Program. It may be taken on its own or as part of a series of classes for a tuition discount. You may also take this class as part of the Professional Level Series and/or the Medical Massage Practitioner Program.
In this continuing education seminar, you will learn specific techniques to correct postural misalignments of the lower extremity including:
- Shin Splints
- Chondro-malacia
- Plantar Fasciitis
- and much, much more!
Upon completion of this class students will:
- Understand the indications and contraindications for applying medical massage protocols to the lower extremities and be able to explain when and when not to utilize learned techniques;
- Review the chemical and mechanical processes of the pain mechanism of soft tissue injury, be able to identify the systemic effects of injury, recognize an erythemic response and learn and practice techniques to reverse cyclic soft tissue injury;
- Recognize healing crisis vs pathologies;
- Understand the duration and frequency of treatments for medical massage;
- Explain post-treatment care and follow-up care;
- Learn, practice and experience a thorough set of treatment methods and specific protocols to address conditions of the lower extremity.
Days and Times
This class typically takes place on a Sunday from 8:30 am - 5:30 pm.
This class is also offered at Las Vegas Success School, on Costa Rica Education Vacations and on various Seminars at Sea. Days and times may vary based on the event.
CE's
The Lower Extremity course is approved by NCBTMB for 8 live, contact-hour massage therapy continuing education credits.
This class is also approved by NCBTMB for 8 online, live, distance-learning hours when offered in webinar format.
Please enroll early to ensure your place in class. Our class size limits are strictly enforced.
Seattle, WA -September 15, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, complete an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need additional assistance. Location: Hampton Inn and Suites Seattle Airport, 18850 28th Ave South, SeaTac, WA 98188.
Boston, MA - September 29, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Denver, CO -October 6, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: Fairfield Inn and Suites Denver Airport, 6851 Tower Road, Denver, CO 80249, #303-576-9640.
Atlanta, GA - October 13, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: Sonesta Airport North, 1325 Virginia Ave., Atlanta, GA 30344, #404-768-6660.
Chicago, IL - October 13, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines, 2175 E. Touhy Ave., Des Plaines, IL 60018, #847-610-8436.
Philadelphia, PA - October 20, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: Hampton Inn Philadelphia International Airport, 8600 Bartram Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153, #215-966-1300.
Fort Lauderdale, FL - November 3, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Houston, TX - November 3, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Sunday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Please arrive 15-20 minutes early to complete an attendance check and set up your workspace. Course materials will be provided in a digital format a week to ten days before the class start date to the email address that you signed up for the class under. You will receive login credentials to a student portal where you can sign an electronic waiver, view or download your course manual, do an attendance check, submit your evaluation and download your Certificate of Completion. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Please arrive early if you need assistance. Location: to be announced.
Las Vegas, NV -December 10, 2024 This class is scheduled to take place on a Tuesday from 8:30am-5:30pm. Seminar and Room Block Location: The LINQ Hotel, 3535 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109. Room block web link: https://book.passkey.com/go/SQLMD4, Reservation Center #800-223-7277 - group code: SQLMD4. A $15 per person/per day massage table fee has been included in the price of this tuition. If you can bring a table and wish to opt out of this fee, please do so on this page: https://www.lmtsuccessgroup.com/LVSSDecember2024 before checking out. Course manuals will be provided in a digital format. Please be prepared to log in to your student portal at the time of class. Login credentials will be provided a week to ten days before class.