Massage Therapy and Pathology: Fibromyalgia and the “Invisible” Diseases

Ruth Werner

3hrs/3CEs

Saturday, April 13, 2024, 8:45am-11:45am

This is a Hybrid Course

Fibromyalgia is the second most common diagnosis of musculoskeletal pain, but its pathophysiology remains elusive. Further, it overlaps several other conditions, leading to confusing signs and contradictory treatment options. This class covers the definition, demographics, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and role of massage for the following: fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, and others as time permits.

About Ruth Werner :

Ms. Werner is an award-winning educator, writer, and former massage therapist with a passionate interest in massage therapy research and the role of bodywork for people who live with health challenges. Her groundbreaking textbook, A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology was first published in 1998, and is now in its 7th edition, published by Books of Discovery. Ruth is a columnist for Massage and Bodywork magazine, and she teaches continuing education workshops in research, ethics, and pathology both live and virtually all over the world. Her popular podcast, “I Have a Client Who… Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner”, is available wherever you get your podcasts. Ruth was proud to serve the Massage Therapy Foundation as a Trustee from 2007 to 2017, and as President of the Foundation from 2010-2014.

Ruth is an Approved Provider with the National Certifying Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (Provider # 282893-00, expires 5/23/2026) and Board Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (# 008704-00, expires 4/18/2024).