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Fibromyalgia and Massage Modalities

Tracking # 20-854193

$16.00

4.6 (32 ratings)
Educator SMARTCE
CE Broker Reporting Reported automatically
Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the common signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia.
  2. Identify risk factors for fibromyalgia.
  3. Identify potential causes of fibromyalgia.
  4. Describe how fibromyalgia is diagnosed and treated.
  5. Describe ways in which massage can benefit fibromyalgia patients.
  6. Identify massage modalities that are appropriate for individuals with fibromyalgia.
  7. Identify contraindications for massage in fibromyalgia patients.
  8. Describe special considerations when providing massages to individuals with fibromyalgia.

Course overview

Fibromyalgia is a complex disorder resulting in severe chronic pain that can have devastating effects on all aspects of a person's life. This 2-hour course looks at the role that massage therapy can play in helping individuals with fibromyalgia achieve a better quality of life and specific techniques that massage therapists can use to alleviate fibromyalgia pain.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Florida Board of Massage Therapy

Massage Therapist

2h General

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Course Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Describe the common signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia. 
  2. Identify risk factors for fibromyalgia. 
  3. Identify potential causes of fibromyalgia. 
  4. Describe how fibromyalgia is diagnosed and treated. 
  5. Describe ways in which massage can benefit fibromyalgia patients. 
  6. Identify massage modalities that are appropriate for individuals with fibromyalgia. 
  7. Identify contraindications for massage in fibromyalgia patients. 
  8. Describe special considerations when providing massages to individuals with fibromyalgia.

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