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Instructional Level: Intermediate

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April Pilz, LMT

Therapeutic Massage and the Stress Epidemic

Therapeutic Massage and the Stress Epidemic

1 Hours Instructional Level: Intermediate
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Description:

The purpose of this course is to discuss the positive role professional therapeutic massage can play in the stress epidemic in our modern culture. We will examine the negative physiological and biochemical processes that occur in the body under stress and counteract them with the beneficial processes that occur in the body during massage. We will also look at the cultural symptoms that contribute to our collective stress and discuss the statistics that qualify stress as a national epidemic. 

Full Course Description
The purpose of this course is to discuss the positive role professional therapeutic massage can play in the stress epidemic in our modern culture. We will examine the negative physiological and biochemical processes that occur in the body under stress and counteract them with the beneficial processes that occur in the body during massage. We will also look at the cultural symptoms that contribute to our collective stress and discuss the statistics that qualify stress...

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to discuss the positive role professional therapeutic massage can play in the stress epidemic in our modern culture. We will examine the negative physiological and biochemical processes that occur in the body under stress and counteract them with the beneficial processes that occur in the body during massage. We will also look at the cultural symptoms that contribute to our collective stress and discuss the statistics that qualify stress as a national epidemic. 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Define stress in clinical terms and describe its effects on the body and brain. 
  • Identify the effects of stress on the body and the difference between acute and chronic stress. 
  • Examine the relationship between our modern lifestyle and our indicated levels of stress, and how this relationship has evolved in a post-pandemic world. 
  • Recognize current cultural norms of overstimulation and overmedication. 
  • Identify the physiological, neurological, and biochemical changes that take place during therapeutic massage and their role in reducing stress. 
  • Establish the importance of consistent therapeutic massage as a long-term stress-reducing practice. 

Goals & Objectives:

Course Goals:

The purpose of this course is to discuss the positive role professional therapeutic massage can play in the stress epidemic in our modern culture. We will examine the negative physiological and biochemical processes that occur in the body under stress and counteract them with the beneficial processes that occur in the body during massage. We will also look at the cultural symptoms that contribute to our collective stress and discuss the statistics that qualify stress as a national epidemic. 

Learning Outcomes:

Upon the completion of this course, the learner will be able to: 

  • Define stress in clinical terms and describe its effects on the body and brain. 
  • Identify the effects of stress on the body and the difference between acute and chronic stress. 
  • Examine the relationship between our modern lifestyle and our indicated levels of stress, and how this relationship has evolved in a post-pandemic world. 
  • Recognize current cultural norms of overstimulation and overmedication. 
  • Identify the physiological, neurological, and biochemical changes that take place during therapeutic massage and their role in reducing stress. 
  • Establish the importance of consistent therapeutic massage as a long-term stress-reducing practice. 

Disclosures:

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Contact Hours: 1 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Athletic Trainers, Massage Therapists, and Physical Therapists

Instructional Level: Intermediate.

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved 

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial –April Piltz is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.

Disclosures:

TEXT

Text courses are viewed on your web browser if the online version is purchased, or sent via mail if the physical copy is purchased.

Contact Hours: 1 contact hours in length (check your state’s approval status in the state specific course catalog for your profession).

Target Audience: Athletic Trainers, Massage Therapists, and Physical Therapists

Instructional Level: Intermediate.

Criteria for Completion: A score of 75% or more is considered passing. Scores of less than 75% indicate a failure to understand the material and the test will need to be taken again until a passing score has been achieved 

If you require special accommodations, please contact Colibri Healthcare Support by visiting our Contact Us page (https://www.homeceuconnection.com/contact-us/) or by using the chat functionality. 

Personnel Disclosure:

Financial –April Piltz is employed and receives a salary. She receives payment from Colibri Healthcare, LLC for the presentation of this course.

Nonfinancial - no relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

Content Disclosure: This course does not focus solely on any specific product or service

Cancellation Policy: For activity cancellation, returns, or complaint resolution, please contact us by email help@homeceu.com or by phone at 1.800.55.4CEUS (2387). We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Refunds will be issued for courses that have not been completed (exam not taken), or for any course that has been rejected by your board of approval. Webinar attendance must be canceled 24 hours before the scheduled start time.