Trigger Point Therapy
E1062 - Massage CE Program - 10 CE Hour(s)
Trigger point therapy is a proven approach for the relief of soft-tissue pain and dysfunction. This continuing education course provides a uniquely specific study of trigger point location and alleviation as well as specific cautions and contraindications. This course serves practitioners who want to better understand and reduce their own pain as well as those who want to help their clients.
In this course, you will learn:
- what trigger points (TPs) are, how they are created and the ways they commonly manifest in the body
- the prevalence and physiology of trigger points
- how trigger points are caused
- how to find many central and attachment trigger points
- "referred pain" and how to identify it in a client
- ways to maintain healthy body mechanics and prevent injury to your hands when working on trigger points
- most common trigger point locations in each of these areas: head and neck; shoulder, upper back and upper arm; elbow, forearm and hand; chest and abdomen; mid-back, low back and buttocks; hip, thigh and knee; lower leg, ankle and foot
- self-massage techniques that clients can use to continue their therapy at home
- how to treat your own trigger points and how to prevent their return
Student Reviews
This is one of the most helpful courses I have ever taken! Lots of information.- Irene Thompson, CMT, Mt. Airy, MD
Great course! I already do some trigger point therapy, but this course increased my knowledge and understanding to a whole new level.- Elsie Lintz, M.T. Michael Alan Salon & Day Spa, York, PA
This class gave me skills that I immediately began using on myself. This practice gave me instant feedback, enhanced my learning and brought welcome relief to my own problem areas. I am already using techniques in my massage practice as well. Overall I loved the practicality and ease in learning of this course.- Ellen Eng, RN, Massage Therapist, Carson City, NV
This was one of the most practical and interesting home courses I've taken and the drawings showing trigger points and referred pain areas for each muscle was very good and will be most helpful.- Donna A. Smirl, HHP
I was able to use this material right away to help my clients help themselves. There is so much information here. It is a wonderful resource to go back to time and time again. It is nice you keep the prices low and reasonable because not everyone has a big business.- Dawn - LMT
This is the most useful CE course ever! The textbook does a wonderful job clearly presenting the information in an easy to follow format incorporating multiple learning styles. It suggests numerous approaches for releasing TPs so both beginners, like my 14 y.o. daughter and professionals alike can obtain immediate results. This should be a must read for everyone. Thank you for offering a great course at an affordable price!- Cynthia Koscinch, LMP, CMA
I am inspired by the work of Clair Davies; his passion for the subject, as well as his objective data and anecdotal examples were fascinating. I am excited to try these techniques with myself and my clients.- Crystal C. Guengerich, RN, CMT, Baltimore, MD
I loved the emphasis placed on anatomical landmarks. This course has opened my eyes to referred pain patterns and how to treat them effectively.- Claire Flippen, LMT, Vinton, VA
This course, along with the idea of teaching clients self-care, should be a required part of all massage school curriculum.- Becky, LMT, Corvallis, OR
Enjoyed the course, informative & positive! Thank you!- Jana Lee Hunter, LMP Jopun MO
I was glad to find a course that I could take on a text that I had already read extensively and interested me very much.- Jennifer Bellin, CMT Neenah, WI
This was one of the best continuing education classes I have ever taken. Very easy layout and easy to understand- Lisa Lutz Certified Massage Therapist Green Bay, WI
This was a very convient way to do the CEU requirements.- Margaret Makcey-Jones, CMT Gwynn Oak, MD
Quick and easy to do I like it! Fits my schedule and I learned a lot.- Mary Queen CMT Frederich MD Pearl Nails
I really liked this way of fulfilling my CEUs. It wasn't too time consuming and I actually liked the reading material. I learned a lot and know that this Trigger Point manual will come in handy definitely in the future of all my massages.- Meagan Moser Las Vegas, NV LMT
The best and simpliest method of understanding Trigger Point Therapy.- Michael Wilson, LMP - Maryland
Very informative. A must for every massage therapist.- Nikki Pricken Massage Therapist Riverdale, NJ
It was great to learn how to help clients and also myself through self massage.- Patty Tierney
This course was very educational and I feel I can definitely implement these producers into my massage.- Ronette Moore, NCMT, Amboy, IL
A great way to freshen up what you all ready learned in school but you WILL learn something new!- Silvia Smith, LMT NCTMB Henderson, NV
The materials (Book) provided was very profressional and well written. Great text for this course.- Tania Alvarez, LMT, San Diego, CA
It was very informative. Great class!- Tara Paccillo, NCTMB, North Brunswick, NJ
Great information, I'll keep the book out to refer too. I am using a lot of what I've learned and seeing wonderful results.- Unknown
This book was very informative and I will use it to help my patients in the near future.- Victoria J. Pendley, LMT,NMT
Materials
- Text - 323 pages
- Multiple choice test - if you prefer to test online please select the "online test" option
- Certificate upon completion - if you prefer to print your certificate at home instantly, please select the "online test" option
Display Certificates suitable for framing are available for $10 in addition to the certificate included with your tuition. Click here to order a Display Certificate.
Credits / Tuition
CE Hours: 10
Tuition: $120
Approvals
The Institute is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider. Approved Provider 049478-00.
Credits also accepted by the AMTA, ABMP and NAHA.
For information regarding your specific state massage license requirements and approvals, visit our Massage Therapy Continuing Education Requirements page by clicking here.
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