Medication and Massage Therapy: Introduction to Pharmacology

Course overview

Explain the concept of affinity and the process of neurotransmission of drug molecules. Compare and contrast pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Explain the concept of bioavailability. List and discuss the contraindications for massage on specific systems of the body. Identify and discuss the four primary processes of pharmacokinetics. Define the effects of different massage strokes on systems of the body. Discuss the efficacy of massage to treat pain and symptoms of prescription and illicit opioid use disorder.