OVERVIEW

IMTRC: The Latest Science on Muscles and Massage is organized by American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA).

Overview:
Massage therapy has long been known to reduce soreness and tension in muscles, but can it be used in patients who can’t undergo traditional rehabilitation? In this session, examine the latest research on massage therapy as an effective method for decreasing muscle atrophy and helping people recover from muscle disuse. In addition, explore evidence on how massage therapy can prevent fibrosis in muscles.

The Massage Therapy Foundation’s International Massage Therapy Research Conferences are designed to bring together an engaged community of thought leaders, educators, therapists, and allied health practitioners to discuss massage therapy research.

Objectives:
When you finish this course, you will be able to:
• Discuss how massage can help patients with muscle atrophy;
• Discuss why preventing fibrosis in muscles with massage therapy is an important component to rehabilitation patients.