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Board Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork is the highest voluntary credential a massage therapist can obtain within the profession—it is above and beyond entry level state licensure. By becoming Board Certified, I represent a community of therapists who have gone above standard educational and work experience requirements with a dedicated and lifelong commit to continuing education. Furthermore, I live up to higher standards and ethics in alignment with The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).
To achieve my Board Certification, I provided proof of a minimum of 750 hours of education, 250 hours of professional, hands-on work experience, passed a criminal background check, agreed to uphold NCBTMB's Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and passed the Board Certification Exam. By passing the BCETMB and meeting all requirements, I demonstrate advanced assessment and critical thinking skills, as well as a commitment to excellence. I wear the credentials BCTMB with pride for myself, my profession, and, most importantly, my clients.
As the burn wound heals a scar will form. A scar is a fibrous tissue that will replace the normal tissue that was damaged by the burn injury. Depending on the severity of the injury a hypertrophic scar may form.
Scar massage can be used in the treatment of a hypertrophic scar in combination with other modalities of treatment. This technique can be started once the burn scar is mature enough to tolerate sheering forces. It can help with stretching the scar and breaking down the fibrous bands. This allows the scar to be more elastic and stretchy. Scar massage can also help in cases of contracture scars.
It has been found that scar massage can decrease itching and is also used for pain desensitization. Scar massage may be painful in the beginning but with time the scar will improve with mobility and range of motion.