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Cost:
$55.00 Cost includes all materials needed. If applicable, shipping is one flat rate of $10.00 (no matter how many courses you order). Materials are shipped via USPS Priority Mail.
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The 5 CE hour Massage and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome home study course defines carpal tunnel syndrome and how it relates to the massage therapy profession. This course is two fold - explaining how massage therapy can benefit your clients with carpal tunnel syndrome and also explaining how to treat and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome as a massage therapist. This course is a great resource for all massage therapists.
This Course Will Present Information On:
The signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
Vital statistics relating to carpal tunnel syndrome
Who is most at risk for developing carpal tunnel syndrome
How to treat carpal tunnel syndrome
What to do if you have clients with carpal tunnel syndrome
What to do if you are experiencing symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
You Will Receive: Massage and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome text, by Melissa M. Dawahare, ND, guide with instructions, exam of 48 questions, course evaluation, certificate of achievement upon completion, and unlimited phone support for any of your 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.
There was much more info than I thought possible, especially compared to my NMT training in massage school. - L. Trentham
Very easy to follow and understand the material. - Pamela Riley, LMT
I like the ability to download the text, to allow completion of reading without requiring internet. - B. Pulk, LMT
I liked that everything was provided online and at your pace and time. - P. Pilson, LMT
I liked the fact that I can use this knowledge to enhance my treatments. I now better understand CTS. - David Parris, LMT
Which nerve is compressed in carpal tunnel syndrome?
A. Median
B. Brachial
C. Ulnar
D. Radial
In massage for CTS clients, what is contraindicated?
A. Indirect manipulation of the ulnar nerve
B. Direct manipulation of the damaged median nerve
C. Direct manipulation of the hand muscles
D. Indirect manipulation of the hand muscles
Why is early treatment critical in CTS?
A. To prevent damage to the ulnar nerve
B. To prevent damage to the radial nerve
C. To prevent damage to the median nerve
D. To prevent damage to the brachial nerve
