Things like a twisted ankle, a bee sting, or a skin infection will cause edema. In some cases, like an infection, this may be helpful. More fluid from your blood vessels puts more infection-fighting white blood cells in the swollen area. Edema can also come from other conditions or from when the balance of substances in your blood is off.
View our list of states to discover your stateâs massage therapist licensing requirements. States require anywhere from 500 to 1000 hours of training to sit for your licensing exam, but the national average is 560 hours of training. Some states also require you to become CPR certified.
Massage Therapist to Physical Therapist. Massage therapy programs vary in length, from certificate programs of one year or less to full bachelor's degrees. Most states require their massage therapists to have at least 500 hours of in-class instruction, up to 1,000 hours. To be eligible for a physical therapy program, the massage therapist must have a bachelor's degree. The physical therapy training program takes three years, and culminates in a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree or DPT.