Product Description
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 1 in 5 (or 53.2 million) US adults have some form of arthritis. While there are estimated to be more than 100 types of arthritis, osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 35 million US adults. Through this 4 CEU massage continuing education class, learn more about various rheumatic disorders. Discover the best massage modalities to help prevent and manage pain.
Outline:
Part 1: Arthritis
- Early References to Arthritis
- Rheumatic Diseases
- Two Most Common
- Other Forms of Arthritis/Related Disorders
Part 2: Autoimmune Diseases
- When Your Body Turns Against You
- Autoimmune Diseases A-Z
Part 3: A Closer Look
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Lupus
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Gout
- Scleroderma
- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
Part 4: Complementary Nondrug Therapies
- Touch Therapy
- Craniosacral Therapy
- Reiki Therapy
- Acupuncture for Arthritis
- Thai Yoga Massage
- Stretching
- Aquatic Exercises
Part 6: Research
