Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) Somatic 1

Course overview

In this hands-on course, students will be taught a system of evaluating and treating major muscles of the body, including the neck, back, arms, legs, hands, and feet. This section also includes specific attention to the five stages of rehabilitation, the six forces of distortion on the body, and chart interpretation, Discussing pathological conditions that necessitate treatment in these areas is incorporated with the demonstration and practice of specific treatment techniques used to address them. This course further studies postural distortions, trigger point patterns, and structural asymmetries that can occur in the body, leading to pain and dysfunction. Students will be guided to therapeutic proficiency by thorough instruction in palpation, assessment, and treatment skills.