Helping Clients Manage Migraines

When you finish this course, you will be able to:

• Market the benefits of your services to clients with migraines.
• Describe the phases, types, triggers and symptoms of migraines.
• Identify various methods for relieving migraine pain.
• List pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic considerations for clients with migraines.

1. Four Phases of Migraines
2. Types of Migraines — Coexisting and Chronic Migraines
3. Types of Migraines — Transformed Migraines
4. Types of Migraines — Anatomy-centered Migraines
5. Types of Migraines — Aura-related Migraines
6. Types of Migraines — Migraines Tied to Natural Cycles
7. Types of Migraines— Long-lasting Migraines
8. Outdated Terms for Migraines
9. Migraine Triggers and People at Risk for Migraines
10. Therapies for Migraines
11. Common Pain Relievers for Migraines
12. Contraindications for Massage and Migraines
13. Migraine Medication Side Effects and Massage
14. Non-drug Related Considerations
15. Benefits of Massage Therapy for Clients with Migraines
16. How to Succeed with Clients with Migraines
17. Getting Started with a Migraine Population
18. Resources

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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)

MSP #182; LCEU0003733

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.