Program Schedule

IMTRC 2019 Full Program Schedule*

Thursday, May 9, 2019 (4 CE credits)                                        

9:00 AM Registration / Exhibits
10:00 AM Addressing the Opioid Epidemic with Massage Therapy Panel Session with Robert Kerns, PhD, Eric Schoomaker, MD, PhD and Heather Tick, MD
As the United States struggles with an epidemic of opioid use and its devastating effects on lives, society and the economy, it’s important to consider the role massage therapy can play in pain management. Hear from leading experts as they discuss integrative strategies to address the current opioid crisis, and the innovative research on the horizon.
12:00 PM Networking / Exhibits (Lunch provided)
1:30 PM Breast Cancer and Massage Therapy with Jeanne Massingill, LMT, MLD, NMT
Chronic localized pain and decreased upper extremity mobility commonly occur following breast cancer surgery and may persist despite use of pain medication and physical therapy. Learn how myofascial massage is a promising treatment to address chronic pain and mobility limitations following breast cancer surgery.
2:30 PM Break
3:00 PM Low Back Pain and Massage Therapy with Katie Stewart, LMT
While efficacy of massage and other nonpharmacological treatments for chronic low back pain are established, stakeholders have called for pragmatic studies of effectiveness in “real-world” primary health care. Hear how the Kentucky Pain Research and Outcomes Study evaluated massage therapy’s impact on pain, disability, and health-related quality of life for patients with chronic low back pain.
4:00 PM Get Involved: MTF and You
5:00 PM Opening Night Reception
Meet speakers, panelists and poster presenters during this informal networking opportunity.
Sponsored by Massage Warehouse and Performance Health.

Friday, May 10, 2019 (5 CE credits)

8:30 AM Networking
9:00 AM Keynote with Helene Langevin, MD, Director, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
IMTRC’s keynote lectureship is supported by Massage Envy.
10:15 AM Break
10:45 AM Arthritis and Massage Therapy with Nicole Nelson, MSH, LMT
Massage therapy is gaining interest as a therapeutic approach to managing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Explore research on the effects of massage therapy as a stand-alone treatment for pain and functional outcomes for those with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
11:45 AM Networking and Exhibits (Lunch provided)
1:00 PM Anxiety Disorders and Massage Therapy with Mark Rapaport, MD
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common and costly disorder for which many patients may prefer nontraditional treatment. Learn about research on the acute effects of Swedish massage therapy (SMT) as a monotherapy for the treatment of subjects with GAD.
2:00 PM Break
2:30 PM Pain Management and Massage Therapy Panel with Nancy Cotter, MD, Hunter Groninger, MD and W. Clay Jackson, MD
Pain is a major public health concern, affecting approximately 100 million Americans daily. Hear from leading researchers as they discuss the latest pain management science and the role massage therapy plays in an integrated approach to care.
Sponsored by Dr. Rogers Prize.
4:30 PM Closing remarks

*Schedule may be subject to changes.