CEULMT

What Is the Name of This Course?
The Physiology of Stretching is a State and National Board Approved online, self-paced Continuing Education (CE) course.

Is This Continuing Education Course NCBTMB Approved?
Yes. This Stretching Continuing Education course is approved for 4 CE hours and is accepted by numerous massage therapy and state health licensing boards that recognize NCBTMB-approved continuing education providers.

NCBTMB Course ID: 70050163

Who Is This Course For?
This Online Stretching CE Course Is For:
✓ Licensed Massage Therapists (LMTs).
✓ NCBTMB Board Certified Massage Therapists.
✓ Athletic Trainers.
✓ Physical Therapists.
✓ Occupational Therapists.
✓ Fitness Professionals.
✓ Corrective Exercise Specialists.
✓ Bodyworkers.
✓ Wellness Practitioners

What Will I Learn in This Course?
This evidence-based Online Stretching Continuing Education Course explores the physiology of stretching, neuromuscular function, and flexibility while teaching practical techniques that can be applied immediately in clinical practice. Learn how stretching influences the muscular and nervous systems to improve movement, mobility, and therapeutic outcomes.

Why Is a Stretching CE Course Important?
Whether renewing your massage license, maintaining professional competency, or expanding your clinical skills, this online Stretching Continuing Education course provides practical, evidence-informed knowledge to improve flexibility, range of motion, movement quality, and client care.

What Are the Benefits of This Course?
Upon completion of this online Stretching CE course, massage therapists and healthcare professionals will better understand how stretching affects the muscular and nervous systems, how stretching techniques differ, and how to integrate stretching into therapeutic bodywork and movement-based interventions.

Why Do LMTs and Healthcare Professionals Choose This Course?

Evaluate — how muscles, connective tissue, sensory receptors, and the nervous system interact during stretching.

Examine — common stretching mistakes and evidence-based strategies for improving flexibility, movement quality, and range of motion.

Learn — how stretching techniques, including Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), improve flexibility, strength, posture, performance, and activities of daily living.

Increase — your ability to evaluate movement restrictions, address muscular tension, and improve functional performance through the science of stretching.

Apply — evidence-based stretching techniques in clinical, athletic, wellness, and rehabilitation settings to make informed treatment decisions and enhance client care.

Key Topics Covered:
→ Functional anatomy of muscles.
→ Neuromuscular physiology'
→ Proprioception and movement control.
→ The stretch reflex.
→ Flexibility and range of motion.
→ Active and passive stretching.
→ Isometric stretching.
→ Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.
→ Active Isolated Stretching (AIS).
→ Strain-Counterstrain techniques.
→ Corrective movement strategies.
→ Evidence-based stretching principles.

How to Complete This Course
Complete this Continuing Education course entirely online at your own pace. Earn approved CE hours while expanding your knowledge of stretching, flexibility, movement, human performance, and evidence-informed massage therapy practice.

Why This Knowledge Matters
Clients increasingly seek massage therapists and healthcare professionals who understand stretching, flexibility, movement, injury prevention, pain science, and recovery. Understanding the body's response to stretching helps clinicians improve mobility, identify movement restrictions, reduce injury risk, and enhance functional performance and quality of life.