Massage Therapy and Pathology: Common and Contagious Skin Conditions

3 CE Hours

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About the Course

Massage therapists work closely with the skin, so it is vital to be well-informed about common and contagious skin problems. This class covers the definition, demographics, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and role of massage for the following: herpes simplex, staph infections (including MRSA), psoriasis, dermatitis/eczema, and skin cancer.

This course is based on the recorded webinar, Massage Therapy and Pathology: Common and Contagious Skin Conditions created by Ruth Werner in 2023.

Course Material Author

Ruth Werner

Ruth Werner, BCTMB is an award-winning educator, writer, and former massage therapist with a passionate interest in massage therapy research and the role of bodywork for people who live with health challenges. Her groundbreaking textbook, A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology was first published in 1998, and is now in its 7th edition, published by Books of Discovery.

Ruth is a columnist for Massage and Bodywork magazine, and she teaches continuing education workshops in research, ethics, and pathology both live and virtually all over the world. She also does a popular podcast, “I Have a Client Who… Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner”, available wherever you get your podcasts.

Ruth was proud to serve the Massage Therapy Foundation as a Trustee from 2007 to 2017, and as President of the Foundation from 2010-2014.

Ruth is an Approved Provider with the National Certifying Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Provider # 282893-00) and Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (# 008704-00).

Disclosures

None to report.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify and describe the definition, demographics, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and common treatment options for each of the conditions.
  2. 2 Discern the variables that inform clinical decision-making for massage therapy for each of the conditions.
  3. 3 Describe risks and benefits of massage therapy for each of the conditions.

Disclosure to Learners

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The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Course Creator

Ruth Werner – None to report.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

3 CE Hours
Recorded Webinar
Course 104461

Availability

This course is available until .

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