Class Description
This 6 CE Credit Class for massage therapists provides techniques and modalities to treat clients with chronic pain or illness, such as:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Chronic Stress
- Anxiety
- Chronic Depression
NCBTMB classifies this course as Science
CE Broker #20-581606
Class Objectives
- Gain a better understanding of common chronic illnesses and pains many Americans face.
- Understand the emotional impact that these illnesses and pains cause.
- Learn how specific massage modalities can help treat people with these conditions.
- Learn cautions and contraindications for performing massage on clients with chronic conditions.
Class Outline
- Introduction and Objectives – Helping clients with serious ailments to improve their quality of life
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia & Osteoarthritis
- Anxiety and Depression
- Putting it into practice
- Open-book exam
Sample Course Text
If you are asked by one of your clients to provide massage therapies during a flare-up, it is important to understand the associated symptoms so you can modify your technique appropriately. For some clients, deep tissue massage, vigorous strokes or neuromuscular techniques can cause rebound tenderness or even trigger further flare ups.
During a flare up, symptoms of pain intensify and additional symptoms can also develop. Depression, poor sleep and an inability to
concentrate are among the most common complaints. These symptoms indicate insufficient oxygen levels in the brain and muscle systems. By treating your client with FMS using suitable techniques, you will improve their body’s tissue oxygenation, which is critical during a flare up episode. During the early onset of a flare up, or even during the acute phase, experts in FMS recommend using a combination of myofascial release and CranioSacral therapy to help the client restore their musculoskeletal balance.
Sample Assessment Question
In a person with diabetes, the areas most susceptible to damage at the cellular level are:
- A. Sinuses, digestive system, joints, muscles
- B. Lungs, brain, lymphatic system
- C. Liver
- D. Nervous system, eyes, kidneys, heart
