OVERVIEW

IMTRC: Arthritis and Massage Therapy is organized by American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Massage Therapy (MT) Foundation.

Course Expiration:
Online courses expire one year from the date of purchase. When a course expires, you will no longer have access to the course materials and will be required to re-purchase the course.

Accreditation: 1.0 CE credits

Overview:
Massage therapy is gaining interest as a therapeutic approach to managing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Explore research on the effects of massage therapy as a stand-alone treatment for pain and functional outcomes for those with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Objectives:
When you finish this course, you will be able to:
• Describe why research is important when discussing the benefits massage therapy may have for clients who are dealing with arthritis.
• Explain some of the biggest benefits massage therapy has to offer people who have arthritis.
• Discuss the common misconceptions people have about chronic diseases like arthritis that prevent them from trying integrative techniques like massage therapy.

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.