Massage Therapy for Military Veterans
Learn how massage can make a difference for veterans living with chronic pain, PTSD and more.
Massage Supports Veteran Health and Wellness
Military veterans can face a variety of health concerns upon returning from service—from chronic pain due to physical injuries to emotional and psychological issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Massage therapists are in an excellent position to help veterans take control of their health and wellness. As massage therapy increasingly becomes an important part of integrative healthcare, the range of nonpharmacological care options for veterans continues to expand.
Explore the common health issues veterans face and see how massage therapy can help.
Massage Can Help Address Common Conditions Veterans Face
Following military service, many veterans experience a variety of issues related to health and wellness—and whether it's physical, emotional, or psychological, massage therapy can make a difference.
Massage therapy can help veterans manage various conditions, including:
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Military Veterans and Massage Therapy
$45 members / $75 non-members 3 CE credits
Explore how massage therapy can play a vital role in supporting veterans' health, particularly for those receiving care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Examine the structure and procedures for integrating new services at the VA and how massage therapists can get involved in their local VA care centers.
Chronic Pain: Relief with Massage Therapy
$30 members / $50 non-members 2 CE credits
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.
IMTRC: Massage Therapy’s Impact: Evidence from Palliative Care, Chronic Neck Pain, and Addiction Research
$30 members / $50 non-members 2 CE credits
Today’s patients are more complex than ever, often managing multiple health concerns such as chronic pain, serious illness, and substance use disorders. Hear from leading massage therapy researchers as they share findings from externally funded clinical trials focused on real-world massage therapy applications.
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