Monthly Featured Resources and CE
Featured AMTA CE and resources for September.
NEW CE
Orthopedic Massage Techniques for the Lower Body
$52 members / $87 non-members
Discover the benefits of orthopedic massage for the lower body and how to enhance the musculoskeletal health. Take an in-depth look at the anatomy of the joints, muscles and nerves of the lower body.
September Focus - Pain Awareness Month
September is National Pain Awareness Month - accordnig to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, and it affects more people than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. For pain relief, many people have turned to prescription opioids, which carry a serious risk of addiction, abuse, and overdose, in addition to several side effects.
For this reason, health organizations and government agencies are looking at new ways to manage pain. Massage therapy is a safe and effective option.
As your nonprofit professional association serving massage therapists, AMTA is proud to be leading the conversation on massage therapy as an alternative to opioids for pain relief. We are dedicated to this issue, investing membership dollars back into the profession for research, advocacy and promotion of massage for pain management. Learn more about The Nonprofit Advantage®.
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Pain Awareness Month
TMJ: Relief with Massage Therapy
$60 members / $100 non-members
4 CE credits
Take an in-depth look at the potential causes and conventional treatments of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction, while exploring how massage therapy can benefit those with this condition.
Massage for Shoulder and Back Pain
Back and shoulder pain are two of the most common types of pain a massage therapist is likely to see on a daily basis. Massage therapy can offer some relief for the millions of people who suffer from back and shoulder pain.
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
IMTRC: Low Back Pain and Massage
1 CE credit - video
Hear how the Kentucky Pain Research and Outcomes Study evaluated massage therapy’s impact on pain, disability, and health-related quality of life for patients with chronic low back pain.
IMTRC: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic with Massage Therapy
2 CE credits - video
As the United States struggles with an epidemic of opioid use and its devastating effects on lives, society and the economy, it’s important to consider the role massage therapy can play in pain management.
IMTRC: Arthritis and Massage Therapy
1 CE credit - video
Explore research on the effects of massage therapy as a stand-alone treatment for pain and functional outcomes for those with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
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