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Massage therapy offers significant benefits for oncology patients, including reduced pain, improved sleep, and emotional support. However, specialized training is essential to navigate contraindications like surgical sites or bone fragility. This blog post, tailored for oncology nurses, explores these considerations and introduces the Pedagogy Education online course "Oncology Massage for Healthcare Professionals"—a flexible, 9.5-contact hour CE course that equips nurses with the skills needed to integrate safe, effective massage into cancer care.

This blog explores the science behind Kinesio Taping, explains what trigger points are, and highlights how nurses can use this technique to enhance patient care.

If you’re a horse owner or enthusiast looking for ways to improve your horse’s comfort and performance, Trigger Point Therapy could be the key. 

This blog introduces rehabilitation nurses to Craniosacral Therapy (CST) as a gentle, holistic approach that supports healing in patients with chronic pain, neurological conditions, and stress-related disorders. It highlights how CST complements traditional rehab strategies and encourages continued learning through the Integrative Cranio-Sacral Therapy online course from Pedagogy Education.

This blog explores the principles of mind–body healing through the lens of Dr. Jonathan Kuttner, MD, a leading voice in chronic pain and neuroplastic recovery. Nurses will learn practical ways to integrate holistic techniques—such as breathwork, mindfulness, and narrative reframing—into patient care.

Discover how Hatha Yoga can help nurses regulate the autonomic nervous system through breath, movement, and mindfulness. Learn about the physiological and emotional benefits, and explore how yoga supports resilience, reduces stress, and improves clinical performance.

In today’s high-pressure healthcare environments, there’s a growing need for therapies that address not just physical symptoms, but the emotional and psychological well-being of patients. One such approach making a positive impact is horticultural therapy—the intentional use of gardening and plant-based activities to promote healing.

Osteoporosis is a silent but serious health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide—most notably postmenopausal women and older adults. As a nurse, your role in the early detection, patient education, and management of osteoporosis can profoundly impact patient outcomes and quality of life.

This informative blog explores hematoma as a complication of IV therapy. It details the symptoms, causes, contributing factors, nursing interventions, and prevention strategies, helping nurses recognize and manage hematomas effectively.