Students will choose any pathology of interest (it must be different than the poster presentation). The paper will examine the chosen pathology (definition, history, incidence, etiology, description/cause, signs and symptoms, conventional treatment, massage contraindications and treatment, and new research (if available). The paper needs at least 3 scholarly/credible/academic resources and must be submitted in APA format.
Criteria
Content /10
Tone /5
Organization /5
Format /5
Notes
- Canadian context, meaning the discussion on incidence should be in Canada
- The unit is a massage therapy unit, no ude of deep medical jargon.
- Discussion should be in the context of massage therapy
Unit description
MAS-1130 Pathology (3 Credits)
An exploration of pathology as it relates to basic structure and functioning of body systems, providing students with a clear understanding of the topic. In detail study, the course examines pathology as it relates to massage and painful tissues. Students will learn which pathologies they can and cannot affect with massage therapy.