Self-paced Online Home Study Massage for Geriatrics and Seniors

Course overview

6 CE Hour Massage for Geriatrics and Seniors Class Includes the following Aging Theory & Science Presentation: Geriatric Changes in Muscle Bone & Osteoporosis Conditions Arthritic Conditions (covers: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gout plus Heberden & Bouchard's Nodes) The Top 3 Deteriorations of the Human Spine (Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis & Disc Degeneration) Joint Deterioration & Replacement (covers cemented and uncemented prosthesis) Skin Conditions & Changes (includes: Age/Liver Spots, Seborrheic Keratosis & Shingles) Falling & Balance Issues with Nervous & Cardiovascular Changes Cardiovascular Conditions & Considerations - Hormonal & Endocrine System Changes Extensive Research About Bodywork for Geriatrics Students will also watch instructor massage demonstrations of the following: Full body geriatric massage in a wheelchair Supinated skin moisturizing massage session with joint mobilization Geriatric back moisturizing massage This is a power packed 6 CE hour course designed to help massage therapists learn some of the aging processes and how to accommodate these with massage or bodywork with geriatric clients. For more complete training to provide geriatric massage and bodywork, please click HERE to view/register for our Self-paced Online Home Study 12 CE Hour Advanced Geriatric and Seniors Massage and Bodywork.