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Relieving Arthritis: Assessment & Treatment Strategies

Arthritis is one of the most common conditions you’ll see—but also one of the easiest to get wrong.

Many therapists either avoid affected joints entirely or apply pressure that aggravates inflammation and pain.

In this on-demand clinical training, you’ll learn how to assess different types of arthritis, understand when massage is appropriate, and apply treatment that reduces pain and improves movement—without making symptoms worse.

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On-demand access
2 hours total runtime

2 NYS + 2 NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

David Weintraub, LMT

THE CLINICAL WHY

The joint isn’t always where you start—and sometimes it’s where you shouldn’t work.

Arthritis is often treated as a local joint issue—but pain and restriction don’t exist in isolation.

In many cases, the surrounding musculature, movement patterns, and load distribution play a bigger role in symptoms than the joint itself.

At the same time, inflamed joints don’t tolerate pressure the way healthy tissue does—meaning the wrong approach can increase irritation rather than relieve it.

Massage can help reduce pain, improve circulation, and temporarily improve mobility—but only when applied at the right time, in the right way.

This course shifts the focus from “working on arthritic joints” to understanding how to support them—by improving the system around them and adapting treatment to the client’s current presentation.

enrollment

2‑hour online at your own pace training
2 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$50

Enroll now - $50

Overview of common arthritis types and presentations
Guidance on when massage is appropriate vs contraindicated
Strategies for reducing pain without aggravating joints
Pressure, pacing, and positioning adjustments
Lifetime access with unlimited rewatching

WHO THIS IS FOR

Built for therapists who want to treat arthritis cases more effectively—not more cautiously

Great fit if you want to...

Therapists working with clients who have osteoarthritis or inflammatory conditions
LMTs seeing joint pain that doesn’t respond to standard treatment
Practitioners unsure how to safely approach inflamed or sensitive joints
Therapists who want to understand when to work locally vs globally

Not ideal if you…

Therapists looking for generic joint protocols
Beginners without a foundation in anatomy or assessment
Passive learners who prefer technique lists without reasoning

IN THE ROOM

Skills you can use the very next workday

Identify acute inflammation and adjust accordingly

Work indirectly to improve function without aggravating sensitive areas

Apply work that is therapeutic—not irritating

Set expectations around pain relief, limitations, and realistic outcomes

A clear structure—so you know exactly what you’re getting

A focused clinical breakdown

2 Hour Course Breakdown

Hour 1
Understanding arthritis types and symptoms
When massage is appropriate vs contraindicated

Hour 2
Treatment strategy, pressure, and pacing
Client communication and clinical decision-making

Ready to join?

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Your Instructor

Learn from a clinician who treats joint pain as part of a system

David Weintraub, LMT teaches the same clinical reasoning used at Bodyworks DW, where arthritis is approached as part of a larger movement and load management issue—not just a joint problem.

This course reflects how real treatment decisions are made in session—not simplified protocols.

Read about the Bodyworks DW teaching philosophy

ENROLLMENT

Enroll in this course

Immediate access after purchase. Rewatch anytime.

enrollment

2‑hour online at your own pace training
2 NYS & NCBTMB Massage Therapy CEUs

$50

Enroll now - $50

Overview of common arthritis types and presentations
Guidance on when massage is appropriate vs contraindicated
Strategies for reducing pain without aggravating joints
Pressure, pacing, and positioning adjustments
Lifetime access with unlimited rewatching

Student Reviews

What Therapists say

“This helped me understand when to work on joints and when to leave them alone.”

- Course participant

“I feel much more confident working with arthritis clients without worrying about making things worse.”

- Course participant

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who is this course for?
Massage therapists who want to better understand how to safely and effectively work with clients who have arthritis.
Is it hands-on?
This is an on-demand course focused on clinical reasoning and treatment strategy that translates directly to hands-on work.
Do I need experience with arthritis cases?
No, but a solid understanding of anatomy and basic assessment skills is recommended.
How do I receive CE documentation?
Certificates are available after completing course requirements in the student portal.
How long do I have access?
You’ll have lifetime access with unlimited rewatching.
Can I rewatch the material?
Yes. All course content is available for unlimited viewing.
What’s the cancellation policy?
All sales are final due to immediate access to course materials.