Medications & Massage Therapy: Introduction to Pharmacology
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About the Course:
Massage can be a highly effective treatment for many conditions however you can do harm if done incorrectly, also be aware of any medications including non-prescription and herbal supplements, as these can influence or be influenced by the massage.
Learning objectives:
Massage can be a highly effective treatment for many conditions however you can do harm if done incorrectly, also be aware of any medications including non-prescription and herbal supplements, as these can influence or be influenced by the massage.
Learning objectives:
- Explain the concept of affinity and the process of neurotransmission of drug molecules.
- Compare and contrast pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
- Explain the concept of bioavailability.
- List and discuss the contraindications for massage on specific systems of the body.
- Identify and discuss the four primary processes of pharmacokinetics.
- Define the effects of different massage strokes on systems of the body.
- Discuss the efficacy of massage to treat pain and symptoms of prescription and illicit opioid use disorder.