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C h e c k o u t A B M P 's l a t e s t n e w s a n d b l o g p o s t s . Av a i l a b l e a t w w w. a b m p . c o m . 45 • Can massage spread Zika from one person to another? No. • Can massage make Zika worse if a person has no symptoms? No. • If I massage a pregnant woman who has Zika, could I increase the risk of birth defects? We have no reasons to think so. MT TAKEAWAYS Zika is spreading quickly around the planet, to wherever the carrier mosquitoes can make a home. At this time, we have no vaccine, and we can only limit its effect on humans through safe-sex practices and mosquito abatement. Its worst complications impact developing fetuses, so it is important for women who might become pregnant to be aware of serious potential risks to their babies. That said, the vast majority of people who contract a Zika infection will have no symptoms and no long-term consequences related to the virus. Massage therapists have an obligation to be a source of accurate, reliable health- related information. If you have clients who are worried about Zika, now you have some information to answer some of their most pressing questions. Here are the key takeaways: 1. If there's a chance of Zika exposure, it is important to practice safe sex for at least six months to avoid the risk of spreading it to partners. 2. If there's a chance that a pregnancy could overlap a Zika exposure, discuss this with your health-care providers as soon as possible. 3. If you have signs of GBS (sudden onset of progressive weakness in the extremities, balance problems, incontinence), consult your health-care provider as soon as possible. 4. Try to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. 5. Otherwise, don't worry about it! Ruth Werner, BCTMB, is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved provider of continuing education. She wrote A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2016), now in its sixth edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is available at www.ruthwerner.com. 1-800-364-5722 | www.IntegrativeHealthcare.org Integrative Healthcare Studies INSTITUTE FOR TM CE Hours SALE! 1 Cancer & Massage $ 10.50 1 Cupping for Massage Therapists $ 10.50 1 Diversity: Cultural Competence $ 10.50 2 Infectious Disease: Hepatitis $ 17.50 3 Ethics: Professional Conduct $ 24.50 3 Introduction to Infant Massage $ 24.50 3 Research $ 24.50 4 Stress Reduction Through Bodywork $ 33.60 5 Chronic Pain Management $ 42.00 6 Ayurvedic Massage Fundamentals $ 52.50 6 Ethics: From the Dalai Lama $ 52.50 6 Side Lying Massage $ 52.50 8 Successful Business Management $ 70.00 9 Aromatherapy: Mother and Baby $ 73.50 10 Trigger Point Therapy $ 84.00 12 Comfort Touch® $ 101.50 12 Deep Tissue Massage $ 101.50 12 Forearm Massage - Auth Method® $ 112.00 12 Psychology of the Body $ 101.50 13 Fascia: The Endless Web $ 115.50 13 Mastering Pregnancy Massage $ 115.50 16 Cranial-Sacral Fundamentals $ 133.00 17 Lymphatic Drainage Massage $ 143.50 17 Sports Massage $ 143.50 20 Myofascial Release $168.00 22 Healing Energy & Touch $182.00 SAVE 30 % Choose from 150+ Home Study Massage CE Courses! 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE USE CODE: MB1612 ENDS: 12/30/2016 Cannot be combined with other offers. 1-800-364-5722 www.IntegrativeHealthcare.org SAVE 30 % when you enroll in ANY of our 150+ home study massage CE courses! HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF OUR COURSES! PATHOLOGY PERSPECTIVES