Pathology of Chronic Condition CE for LMTs

At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:

1. Define pathology.

2. Describe the role that massage therapy can play in treating various chronic illnesses.

3. Provide an overview of how cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome can affect a client’s physical and mental well-being.

4. Describe the common signs and symptoms of cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

5. Describe the causes and risk factors of cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

6. Describe techniques used to diagnose cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

7. Identify steps that clients can take, if any, to prevent cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

8. Describe how cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome can be treated and managed.

9. Describe the role of the massage therapist in improving the well-being and quality of life of clients with cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

10. Describe steps that massage professionals should take to prevent medical errors within their scope of practice.

This course is designed to provide massage professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to determine if massage therapy is appropriate for their chronically ill clients.