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.
If you are enthusiastic about complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and you want a job working with your hands, this career could be for you. To work safely as a massage therapist, you will need to take an in-depth course of at least six months full-time or 12 months part-time.You may be able to get into this job through an Apprenticeship scheme if there is one available locally.s a massage therapist, you would usually begin a session by checking the client's medical history, diet and lifestyle. You would then plan a course of treatment. During treatment, you would apply pressure to specific areas of the body to ease tension.