Monthly Featured Resources and CE
Featured AMTA CE and resources for March
New CE Course
Breathe Easy: Massage Therapy for Improved Respiration
$30 Members / $50 Non-Members
Research has shown the intricate relationship between respiration and the other systems of our body. From posture to illness, the quality of our breathing can be affected by a variety of factors, potentially leading to nonoptimal patterning in our bodies. Through this video course, discover how massage therapy can improve respiration quality, positively affecting therapeutic outcomes and the functioning of our body’s systems.
March Focus - Massage for Sleep
There is no denying that quality sleep is crucial for your overall health and wellness. It facilitates the healing and repair of the heart and blood vessels, helps maintain a healthy balance of hormones and enhances the body’s immune response. However, many people have trouble getting truly restful sleep. Explore resources and CE courses that can equip you to help your clients get better sleep.
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Resources for Massage for Sleep
Stone Massage for Head and Neck Pain
$30 members / $50 non-members
2 CE credits
Explore the benefits of stone massage for headaches and neck pain. Find out what massage therapists need to know about this specialized technique including contraindications and the safety issues.
Research Continues to Support Massage for Improving Sleep Quality
During National Sleep Awareness Month, dive into research on how massage can improve sleep quality.
Client Handout: Massage & Pain and Fatigue
Research showing the benefits of massage therapy for people who need help managing pain and fatigue is fairly substantial.
Related Free CE
Whole Person Health and Massage Therapy
1 CE credit | Video
Listen as speakers from the Cornerstone Collaborative, Mayo Clinic, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) talk about how massage can be an important part of recovery, restoration and whole person health.
IMTRC: The Latest Science on Muscles and Massage
1 CE credit | Video
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.
IMTRC: Anxiety Disorders and Massage Therapy
1 CE credit | Video
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a common and costly disorder for which many patients may prefer nontraditional treatment. Learn about research on the acute effects of Swedish massage therapy (SMT) as a monotherapy for the treatment of subjects with GAD.
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