ESL for Massage Therapy

Hi, 

Over the next three lessons we will be focusing on the major muscles of the back.

In this section we will be focusing on the major muscles of the Back. We will cover;

1. Trapezius
2. Levator Scapulae
3. Supraspinatus
4. Infraspinatus
5. Rhomboid Minor
6. Rhomboid Major
7. Teres Major 
8. Teres Minor
9. Latissimus Dorsi
10. Serratus Anterior
11. Erector Spinae
12. Multifidus
13. Rotatores
14. Quadratus Lumborum

In the first week we will practice the Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Supraspinatus and Infraspinatus.

It is important not to rush the course. Spend a week on each video so that you have time to practice. Practice your listening by watching the video. Practice your pronunciation by listening to the audio files and repeating the terms used. And most importantly, practice while you are giving people a massage.

This is important because by talking to your clients, you will build a stronger relationship with them. They will come to trust you more and so will want to come back as repeat customers.

To start with you could simply say, “I notice you have a lot of tension in your trapezius.”

As you become more confident, and to keep the conversation going you could then ask, “What do you do for work? Do you spend a lot of your time at a desk? Or a lot of time lifting?”

Many office workers and laborers often have tension in the shoulders and neck, which may be held in the trapezius, or levator scapulae.

Practice talking to your clients, because this will build your confidence as well as build the relationship with your client.

So, be sure to download the audio files for your practice, and the writing practice sheets. Watch the video as often as you like to reinforce your knowledge of the muscles.

I trust you will enjoy the course and I know that this will bring benefits to you, to your clients and to your business.

See you in the next lesson.

In this lesson we will focus on the first four muscles;

1. Trapezius
2. Levator Scapulae
3. Supraspinatus and
4. Infraspinatus

In this lesson we will focus on the next four muscles;

1. Rhomboid Minor
2. Rhomboid Major
3. Teres Major
4. Teres Minor

In this lesson we will focus on the next six muscles and muscle groups;

1. Latissimus Dorsi
2. Serratus Anterior
3. Erector Spinae
4. Multifidus
5. Rotatores
6. Quadratus Lumborum

Hi,

I hope you are enjoying the course. Over the next two weeks we will be covering the major muscles of the posterior lower limb. 

It is important to take the time to practice. Watch the videos to reinforce your knowledge of the muscles location and the location of the origin, insertion and the action the muscle makes.

Use the audio files and writing practice sheets too. These will help you to practice your english skills for these uncommon words.

And finally, make sure that you practice talking to your clients while you are working on them. Here you will build your relationship with them, and they will build their confidence in your knowledge.

We will review;

1. Gluteus Maximus
2. Gluteus Medius
3. Gluteus Minimus
4. Piriformis
5. Hamstrings
6. Biceps Femoris
7. Semitendinosis
8. Semimembranosus
9. Popliteus
10. Gastrocnemius
11. Soleus
12. Tibialis Posterior

In this lesson we will focus on the following muscles;

1. Gluteus Maximus
2. Gluteus Medius
3. Gluteus Minimus
4. Piriformis
5. Hamstrings
6. Biceps Femoris
7. Semitendinosis
8. Semimembranosus

In this lesson we will cover the following muscles;

1. Popliteus
2. Gastrocnemius
3. Soleus
4. Tibialis Posterior

In this section we will focus on the Major Muscles and Muscle groups of the Anterior Lower Limb. We will cover the following muscles over two lessons;

1. Quadriceps
   1. Rectus Femoris
   1. Vastus Intermedius
   1. Vastus Lateralis
   1. Vastus Medialis
2. Satorius
3. Tensor Fascia Latae
4. Adductor Magnus
5. Adductor Longus
6. Adductor Brevis
7. Gracilis
8. Tibialis Anterior
9. Extensor Digitorum Longus
10. Extensor Hallucis Longus
11. Flexor Digitorum Longus
12. Flexor Hallucis Longus
13. Fibularis Longus
14. Fibularis Brevis

In this lesson we will focus on the following muscles;

1. Quadriceps
   1. Rectus Femoris
   1. Vastus Intermedius
   1. Vastus Lateralis
   1. Vastus Medialis
2. Satorius
3. Tensor Fascia Latae
4. Adductor Magnus
5. Adductor Longus Adductor Brevis

In this lesson we will cover the following muscles;

1. Gracilis
2. Tibialis Anterior
3. Extensor Digitorum Longus
4. Extensor Hallucis Longus
5. Flexor Digitorum Longus
6. Flexor Hallucis Longus
7. Fibularis Longus
8. Fibularis Brevis

In this section we will cover the major muscles of the Abdomen and Chest. This will include the following muscles;

1. Rectus Abdominis
2. External Oblique
3. Internal Oblique
4. Transversus Abdominis
5. Iliopsoas
6. Iliacus
7. Psoas Major
8. Pectoralis Major
9. Pectoralis Minor
10. Coracobrachialis
11. External Intercostal
12. Internal Intercostal
13. Diaphragm

In this lesson we will focus on the major muscles of the Abdomen;

1. Rectus Abdominis
2. External Oblique
3. Internal Oblique
4. Transversus Abdominis
5. Iliopsoas
6. Iliacus
7. Psoas Major

In this lesson we will focus on the major muscles of the Chest;

1. Pectoralis Major
2. Pectoralis Minor
3. Coracobrachialis
4. External Intercostal
5. Internal Intercostal
6. Diaphragm

In this section we will cover the major muscles of the Arm and Hand. The Muscles we will cover are listed below;

1. Deltoid
2. Subscapularis
3. Biceps Brachii
4. Brachialis
5. Brachioradialis
6. Triceps Brachii
7. Pronator Teres
8. Wrist Flexors
   1. Flexor Carpi Radialis
   1. Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
   1. Palmaris Longus
9. Wrist Extensors
   1. Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
   1. Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
   1. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
10. Finger Flexors
    
    1. Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
    1. Flexor Digitorum Profundus
    1. Flexor Pollicis Longus
11. Finger Extensors
    
    1. Extensor Digitorum
    2. Extensor Pollicis Longus
    3. Extensor Pollicis Brevis
12. Abductor Pollicis Longus
13. Abductor Pollicis Brevis
14. Adductor Pollicis

In this lesson we will cover the following muscles;

1. Deltoid
2. Subscapularis
3. Biceps Brachii
4. Brachialis
5. Brachioradialis
6. Triceps Brachii
7. Pronator Teres
8. Wrist Flexors
   1. Flexor Carpi Radialis
   1. Flexor Carpi Ulnaris
   1. Palmaris Longus

In this lesson we will cover the following muscles;

1. Wrist Extensors
   1. Extensor Carpi Radialis Longus
   1. Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis
   1. Extensor Carpi Ulnaris
2. Finger Flexors
   
   1. Flexor Digitorum Superficialis
      
   1. Flexor Digitorum Profundus
   1. Flexor Pollicis Longus
3. Finger Extensors
   
   1. Extensor Digitorum
   1. Extensor Pollicis Longus
   1. Extensor Pollicis Brevis
4. Abductor Pollicis Longus
   
5. Abductor Pollicis Brevis
6. Adductor Pollicis

In this section we will cover the major muscles of the neck. We will include;

1. Sternocleidomastoid
2. Anterior Scalene
3. Middle Scalene
4. Posterior Scalene
5. Splenius Capitis
6. Splenius Cervicis
7. Semispinalis Capitis
8. Semispinalis Cervicis
9. Semispinalis Thoracis
10. Rectus Capitis Minor
11. Rectus Capitis Major
12. Oblique Capitis Superior
13. Oblique Capitis Inferior
14. Platysma

In this lesson we will cover the following muscles;

1. Sternocleidomastoid
2. Anterior Scalene
3. Middle Scalene
4. Posterior Scalene
5. Splenius Capitis
6. Splenius Cervicis

In this lesson we will cover the following muscles;

1. Semispinalis Capitis
2. Semispinalis Cervicis
3. Semispinalis Thoracis
4. Rectus Capitis Minor
5. Rectus Capitis Major
6. Oblique Capitis Superior
7. Oblique Capitis Inferior
8. Platysma