Whiplash is a prevalent and often misunderstood condition that affects many massage therapy clients. In this course, explore the extensive history of whiplash diagnoses and prognoses to gain a comprehensive understanding of this common pathology. Examine the biomechanics and contributing factors that influence symptom progression. With a focus on anatomical knowledge and palpation skills, gain practical tools to deliver targeted care for clients experiencing whiplash-associated disorders (WAD).
At the completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Define whiplash and demonstrate a knowledge of the extensive history of the diagnoses and prognoses of the condition.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the biomechanics of whiplash as well as the concomitant factors involved in whiplash associated injuries.
- Name multiple myofascial structures commonly injured in whiplash and provide treatment options for those myofascial structures.
Douglas Nelson has been practicing massage since 1977 and opened his clinic in Champaign, IL in 1982. His teaching institute, Precision Neuromuscular Therapy, Inc., gives over 80 seminars in Precision Neuromuscular Therapy annually. Doug is the author of two books and the past president of the Massage Therapy Foundation.
James Ivaska has practiced massage therapy since 2003 and holds a Master's degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois. He has served as a TA for university-level kinesiology courses and has taught with Precision Neuromuscular Therapy, Inc. since 2011. James runs a private practice focused on addressing chronic pain and injuries while continuing to explore and share his passion for human anatomy.
Course Expiration
Please note that you must complete each AMTA online learning course and pass the exam one year from the date of purchase. If you do not complete the course and pass the exam within one year, you will be required to re-purchase the course.
Online courses expire one year from the date of purchase. When a course expires, you will no longer have access to the course materials and will be required to re-purchase the course.
Course Approval Code(s)
LCEU0004489
Copyright
This course contains information that is proprietary. None of the material contained within this course may be used without the express written permission
of AMTA unless otherwise indicated in the course. As a reminder, before practicing any new modalities or techniques, check with your state’s massage therapy
regulatory authority to ensure they are within the state’s defined scope of practice for massage therapy.
Refunds
Online courses are non-refundable. AMTA will not cover fees incurred from duplicate payments, insufficient funds, stopped payments or credit/debit cards over
credit limits.