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Learn about tendinopathies and massage therapy considerations in this 1-hour continuing education course. The course introduces tendinosis, tendinitis, and tenosynovitis, along with common signs and symptoms, contributing factors, contraindications, and assessment strategies.
The course also covers massage techniques and treatment strategies for tendinopathies, including client assessment questions and range-of-motion testing. Understanding the differences between these types of tendon conditions can help massage therapists make more informed decisions when working with clients experiencing related symptoms.
In this course, you will learn:
What a tendinopathy is and the structures involved
The differences between tendinosis, tendinitis, and tenosynovitis
Common signs and symptoms of tendinopathies
Common causes and contributing factors
Contraindications and special considerations
Client assessment questions and range-of-motion testing
Massage techniques for tendinopathies
Treatment strategies for different types of tendon conditions
Stretching and strengthening considerations
Appropriate considerations when working with clients experiencing tendon-related symptoms
Why take this course?
Tendinopathies are common soft tissue conditions that massage therapists may encounter in practice. Understanding the differences between tendinosis, tendinitis, and tenosynovitis can provide important context when assessing clients and considering appropriate massage approaches.
This focused 1-hour course provides practical information on tendon conditions, assessment, contraindications, and massage techniques. It is a convenient choice for massage therapists who want to strengthen their knowledge of tendinopathies without taking a longer condition-specific course.
Define tendinopathy and identify the structures commonly involved.
Differentiate between tendinosis, tendinitis, and tenosynovitis.
Identify common signs and symptoms associated with tendinopathies.
Describe common causes and contributing factors, including repetitive activity and muscular or postural imbalances.
Identify contraindications and special considerations when working with clients experiencing tendinopathies.
Describe client assessment questions and range-of-motion testing used when evaluating tendon-related conditions.
Identify massage techniques and treatment strategies appropriate for tendinopathies.
Describe stretching and strengthening considerations related to tendon conditions.
Recognize situations in which massage treatment may need to be modified or avoided.
Text: Tendinopathies, an excerpt from Condition-Specific Massage by Celia Bucci, 26 pages
Course guide with instructions
9-question multiple-choice examination
Course evaluation
Certificate of achievement upon completion
Unlimited phone and email support for any 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 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 class was a great refresher, and the differences between the types of injuries and symptoms makes a differnece in how to properly help and assess your client. - Jennifer G.
It was great to identify and differentiate different types of tendon injury. - Sarah M.
I really learned a lot about tendinopathies. Great course - Lois H.
Easy to use and follow. Good information. - Noah H.
I like that my courses never expire and its easy to contact customer service. - Rhonda G.
I learned more than I thought I would in this short course. It is jam packed with information that is well organized and easy to follow. - J. Juju
Which of the following is the treatment goal for tendinitis?
A. To reduce inflammation, reduce adhesions and scar tissue, and realign fibers
B. To reduce the adhesions between the tendon and synovial sheath, smooth the roughened surface of the tendon within the sheath, and encourage the restoration of synovial fluid
C. To reduce adhesions, encourage collagen regeneration, and realign the collagen fibers
D. To increase inflammation, increase adhesions and scar tissue, and realign fibers
All of the following are possible causes and contributing factors to tendinopathies EXCEPT:
A. Repetitive activity
B. Improper warming up prior to activity
C. Postural or muscle imbalances
D. Healthy eating
In your initial warming techniques when treating a client with a tendinopathy, you should be able to assess tissues for:
A. Adhesions, hypertonicity, fractures, and fever
B. Adhesions, subluxations, protective muscle spasm, and fractures
C. Adhesions, hypertonicity, protective muscle spasm, and tensile stress
D. Edema, hypertonicity, subluxations, and tensile stress
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.
