FIBROMYALGIA AND MASSAGE

Course overview

The Fibromyalgia and Massage distance learning course is designed to provide the massage therapist with a thorough understanding of this highly variable syndrome in order to provide the best care possible to his/her clients. This course serves massage therapists with fibromyalgia clients on three levels; specification of techniques to include in a session, encouragement to seek further education in complementary modalities and referral ideas for clients needing additional support.Participants will learn the working definition of fibromyalgia syndrome, and the complexities involved in its isolation. Understanding the coexisting and associated conditions better equips the practitioner in their preparedness for helping these clients. While no single causative theory reigns, the physiological evidence supports applying assorted bodywork techniques. The objective of this program is to provide the background and framework necessary for a massage therapist to design a customized management plan for each fibromyalgia client. A crucial element of this framework is uniform assessment, application and re-assessment. Through an evaluation of symptoms, practitioners will choose to apply certain massage techniques and will offer referrals for specified complementary therapies for their clients. A thorough understanding of fibromyalgia helps therapists develop compassion, confidence and vision to effectively relieve its symptoms.