This lively 90-minute class will take a close look at the issue of diabetes, with special emphasis on pathophysiology, complications, and the many, many ways this disease must inform massage therapy strategies and clinical decision-making for the best possible outcomes.
Participants will be able to…
- Briefly describe the pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus
- List and explain the major complications of incompletely treated diabetes mellitus
- Predict the risks and benefits that a client with diabetes might present, and structure a session to maximize benefits while minimizing risks