Pittsburgh School of Pain Management
Richard E. Finn, CMTPT, Director
1312 East Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203

painschool@earthlink.net
412-481-2553

www.painschool.com

PSPM Curriculum :
The following is the NAMTPT recognized curriculum presented at the PSPM.
For more details, please go to the PSPM web site above.

First Quarter :
• Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
• Biomechanics and Kinesiology

Second Quarter :
• History and Principles of Myofascial Therapy
• Fundamentals of Physical Evaluation and Palpation
• Medical Conditions as Perpetuating Factors in Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction
• Literature Review of Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction Research

Third Quarter :
• Advanced Principles of Myofascial Therapy-Upper Extremities and Torso
• Applied Myofascial Therapy
• Alexander Technique
• Student Clinic
• Business Practice Skills
• Research

Fourth Quarter :
• Advanced Principles of Myofascial Therapy-Lower Extremities
• Alexander Technique
• Applied Myofascial Therapy
• Student Clinic
• Business Practice Skills
• Research

Hours

650 hours, including at least 100 hours of student participation as a patient.
These hours will be accumulated during the academic year.
This is a 4-quarter program.