Monthly Featured Resources and CE
Featured AMTA CE and resources for September
Featured CE Course
Chronic Pain Relief with Massage Therapy
$30 Members / $50 Non-Members
Delve into the principles of working with clients experiencing chronic pain. Review the current science and strategies on pain relief and explore how to apply this to your practice. Discover education ideas for home care including warm and cold therapies and referring clients out for support.
September Focus - Pain Awareness Month
September is National Pain Awareness Month - according 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 governmental 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®.
AMTA is the largest nonprofit, professional association serving massage therapists, massage students and massage schools.
We're the only member-driven organization working to meet the diverse needs of all of our members and their hopes for the profession. This is why we're the most trusted and respected name in massage therapy.
Resources for Pain Awareness Month
Lower Back Pain and the Role of Massage Therapy
$37 members / $62 non-members
2.5 CE credits
Learn about the populations impacted by lower back pain, as well as specific types, causes and structures involved.
Why Golfers Need Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can help golfers manage pain, improve movement and support recovery.
Massage Therapy in Integrative Care and Pain Management
This publication explores new research demonstrating massage therapy's value and efficacy in integrative care and pain management.
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.
Webinar - Foundations of Medicare Advantage for Massage Therapists: A Refresher and Beyond
1 CE credit | Video
Gain valuable insights into researching Medicare Advantage plans available in their local markets, identifying potential opportunities for participation, and understanding the provider network enrollment process.
IMTRC: Hospital-Based Massage Therapy: Improving the Quality of Life for Patients
1 CE credit | Video
Examine how massage therapy can help with quality of life challenges for hospitalized patients affected by chronic and serious illness, including improving the inpatient environment and relieving stress.
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