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Develop a stronger foundation in condition-specific, outcome-based massage therapy for common musculoskeletal conditions. This 18-hour continuing education course introduces massage therapists to assessment strategies, massage techniques, indications and contraindications, treatment planning, and referral considerations for a variety of common conditions.
The course covers fascia and trigger points along with hyperkyphosis, tension headaches, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, hyperlordosis, piriformis syndrome, patellofemoral syndrome, plantar fasciitis, muscle strains, ligament sprains, and tendinopathy. Research related to outcome-based massage is also included.
In this course, you will learn:
The principles of condition-specific, outcome-based massage
Physiologic effects of basic massage strokes and techniques
Postural, range-of-motion, and palpation assessment strategies
Fascia and trigger point considerations
Massage approaches for common musculoskeletal conditions
Indications, contraindications, and precautions
Personalized massage treatment planning
When referral to another healthcare professional may be appropriate
Research related to outcome-based massage therapy
Massage protocols for 13 common conditions
Why take this course?
Massage therapists frequently work with clients who present with specific musculoskeletal conditions and complaints. Understanding assessment, contraindications, treatment planning, and appropriate technique selection can help therapists make more informed decisions when working with these clients.
This comprehensive 18-hour course brings multiple condition-specific topics together in one course, making it a strong option for massage therapists who want to expand their knowledge of medical massage and develop a broader foundation in outcome-based massage therapy.
Define condition-specific, outcome-based medical massage.
Describe the physiologic effects of basic massage strokes and techniques.
Identify appropriate postural, range-of-motion, and palpation assessment strategies.
Describe the role of fascia and trigger points in condition-specific massage.
Identify indications, contraindications, and precautions associated with common musculoskeletal conditions.
Describe massage protocols and treatment considerations for common musculoskeletal conditions.
Explain how assessment findings can be used to develop individualized massage treatment plans.
Identify situations in which referral to another healthcare professional may be appropriate.
Text: Condition-Specific Massage by Celia Bucci, 322 pages
Course instruction guide
92-question multiple-choice final exam
Course evaluation
Certificate of Achievement upon completion
Unlimited phone support for course-related questions
The Center for Massage Therapy Continuing Education, LLC is an Approved Provider through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB); Approved Provider number 409296-00.
Our online massage continuing education courses are also accepted by the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA), Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), and most state boards.
For more information on individual state requirements and approvals, please visit our Approvals page and click on your state.
This course was excellent. I thought the textbook was very well-written and organized. I like how each chapter covered a specific condition. I liked the pictures, charts, and tables. I will continue to refer back to the textbook when providing medical massage. - J. Dolar
I really enjoyed the course covered a lot of the different common medical conditions we would come across of a daily. The breakdown for each was super thorough and very very easy to understand and learn from. - Sarrut O.
The course was the best I have taken. It was very informative. Just what I was interested in learning! - Gregory B.
What I liked best about this course was how much detail each chapter gave in how to treat specific conditions, including self-care exercises. I feel much more informed about disease and how to treat with massage. - Linda Zellars
Truly enjoyed working through this course. Very well done. Especially good for therapists interested in helping people working through various condtitions! - Brett Rodgers
Wow. Even after many years of practice, this course taught me ALOT ! It was very informative, I loved the way the material was organized, and it was able to explain things that are a bit confusing to understand. - S. Cheek, LMT
Excellent course, hard to get through, but valuable information. - Jax Taylor
I learned a lot about massage for specific client complaints that I can use right away in my practice. - J. Amrose
I liked the format of the online course. It was easy to understand and complete. - Mila Thompson
The course taught important information about treating clients with specific conditions. I can take the information and apply it right away. - Shawn White, LMT
When stretched abruptly or for an extended period, fascia __________, actively contracting against the stretch.
A. Decreases resistance
B. Increases resistance
C. Loosens
D. Thickens
A latent trigger point:
A. Causes symptoms with normal activities of daily living and at rest
B. Is painful only on compression
C. Is deactivated when a primary trigger point is deactivated
D. Causes more pain in big muscles than small ones
When addressing carpal tunnel syndrome, friction should be avoided in all but which of the following situations?
A. If the client has a systemic inflammatory condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis
B. If the health of the underlying tissues is compromised
C. If the client is taking an anti-diuretic medication
D. If the client is taking an anti-inflammatory medication
Course Author
About the Instructor
Celia Bucci, LMT
Celia graduated from the Soma Institute for Clinical Massage Therapy in 2002. Her continuing education has focused on learning what contributes to common pain complaints, methods for reducing pain and improving movement, and the research supporting both. She’s taught in entry-level massage therapy schools and continuing education programs. She wrote Condition Specific Massage Therapy for massage therapists interested in learning to apply basic techniques to address the specific symptoms of conditions such as headaches, neck, shoulder, low back, hip and knee pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, sprains, muscle strain and tendinitis. The book is used in Massage Therapy schools across the country and is available in Japanese and Korean. Celia has received the 2010 AMTA-IL Distinguished Service Award and the 2012 AMTA-IL Meritorious Award.
