Massage People With Neuro Degenerative Conditions

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Diploma In Massaging People With

Neurological Degenerative Conditions

If you’re interested in learning how to massage people with neurological conditions such as MS, Parkinson’s or Motor Neurone disease/ALS, then the Diploma in Massaging People with Neuro Degenerative Conditions is the course for you. This comprehensive course covers everything from understanding these conditions to providing effective and safe massage therapy.

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Course Overview

Why Study This Course?

The course is divided into 9 modules, starting with an introduction video from the course creator about their experience and motivation for developing this course. In the first two modules, students will learn about neurological degenerative conditions in general and MS specifically, including diagnosis, signs and symptoms, treatments and the role of massage in treatment.

The third module focuses on Parkinson’s disease, covering similar topics to MS such as diagnosis, signs and symptoms, treatments and massage. The fourth module is dedicated to Motor Neurone Disease/ALS, with similar topics covered.

Considerations for providing massage therapy to people with neurological degenerative conditions are covered in module five, including contra-indications, modifications, documenting treatments and important things for therapists to consider. Module six covers patient welfare, including the neuro-specific team members involved in care, transferring and positioning patients and approaching nervous and anxious clients, as well as temperature sensitivities that are neuro-specific.

In module seven, students will learn about dermatomes and understand touch, including the causes, symptoms and treatments of paralysis, spasticity, muscle tone, hypotonia, hypertonia, spasms, tremor and edema, as well as brain fog. Finally, there is a case study example with suggested treatment plan and an exam consisting of a voice mail case study, multiple-choice Q&As and one written answer with a pass rate of 60%.

This diploma in massaging people with neurological degenerative conditions provides a comprehensive understanding of these conditions and the role massage therapy can play in treatment. It is designed for those who are interested in helping people with these conditions and may be particularly useful for massage therapists who want to specialize in this area. The course offers benefits to both the student and the patients they will treat, providing a better quality of life for those suffering from these conditions.

Here's What You'll Get

At the end of this course, you can be confident that your new qualification will be recognised and covered by relevant insurance companies. You will also earn CBD points towards your continuing education, and this course is recognised across UK and Europe.

Becoming a specialised therapist with these qualifications will give you a competitive edge in the wellness industry. It’s important to study with a recognised provider, and we’re here to answer any questions you may have about the cost or anything else related to the course.

Invest in your professional development today and take the first step towards advancing your career as a knowledgeable and skilled practitioner.

Course Contents

MODULE 0: Intro Video

MODULE 1: What is neuro?

  • Understanding Neuro

MODULE 2:

  • Anatomy
  • Dermatomes

MODULE 3: Considerations

  • Contra indications
  • Modifications
  • Documenting treatments
  • Things to consider as a therapist video

MODULE 4: Patient Welfare

  • Care (Transferring and positioning)
  • Approach (nervous and anxious clients)
  • Equipment
  • Particularities (Temperature sensitivities Neuro Specific)

MODULE 5: Skin

  • The Skin
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Traumatic Abrasions and Scars
  • Pressure sores
  • Classifications
  • Early symptoms
  • Later symptoms
  • Prevention
  • Massage and pressure sores
  • Maintaining skin integrity: Advice for patients
  • Exam: 10 multi choice questions

MODULE 6: Understanding Neuro Degenerative conditions

  • Understanding MS
  • What is MS
  • Diagnosis
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Treatments
  • Massage
  • Understanding Parkinsons
  • What is Parkinsons
  • Diagnosis
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Treatments
  • Massage
  • Understanding Motor Neurone disease
  • What is ALS/ Motor neurone disease
  • Diagnosis
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Treatments
  • Massage

MODULE 7: Presentations

  • Paralysis; its causes, symptoms, and treatment
  • Spasticity; its causes, symptoms, and treatment
  • Muscle tone
  • Hypotonia; its causes and treatment
  • Hypertonia; its symptoms and treatment
  • Spasms; causes, treatment, and prevention
  • Tremor; seven types of tremor, and treatment
  • Edema; its causes and treatment
  • Brain Fog

MODULE 8: Case Study

  • Example to read, with suggested Treatment plan

Final Exams:

  • Case study
  • 5 Multiple choice Q's and A’s
  • One 5 Written answers

Course Extras:

  • Student handbook
  • Video library
  • Massage routine video
  • Props video
  • Downloadable pdfs
  • Consultation forms
  • Massage routines
  • Fact sheets

Course Disclaimer

The “Diploma in Massaging People with Motor Neurone Disease” is a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course designed to enhance your current skills and knowledge.

The term “diploma” in this context means you have completed this specific CPD training. It recognises advanced training and expertise. 

Please note that this “diploma” can support professional insurance and is offered at an advanced standard.

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