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Nov 05, 2026
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TMAS 104 - Hand and Foot Reflexes
PREREQUISITES: APHY 101 - Anatomy and Physiology I
PROGRAM: Therapeutic Massage
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 64
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2023
Teaches the reflex areas on the foot and hand relating to other areas of the body. Can be integrated into massage practice or can be an independent approach. An introduction to the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and nervous systems and their relationship to the zones on the feet are included. System disorders, including the sensory and endocrine are also identified and discussed. The relationship of the five zones of the foot is identified as are the areas of the spine with spinal nerve innovation and intervention.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:- Summarize the theory of relationship of parts of the body to the foot and hand.
- Demonstrate the techniques of reflexology.
- Identify the five zones on the feet.
- Explain the relationship of the five zones to the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, nervous, sensory, and endocrine systems.
- Identify the areas of the spine and spinal nerve innervation and intervention.
- Demonstrate the ability to “walk the spine” on the foot.
- Apply suggested procedures of reflexology.
- Identify the anatomy of the foot and hand.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Foot relaxation techniques
- Reflex areas of body systems on hand and foot
- Reflex helper areas
- Reflex areas of the arm and leg
- Reflexology treatment
- Meridian system
- Zones and reflexive points of the body
- Techniques including:
- Practitioner self-care
- Safety
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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