Video Course: Assessing Pain by Tissue Type and Underlying Cause

Ann and Lynn Teachworth

Understand your client's pain to more effectively address the source. Damage in different types of tissue from a variety of forces results in different types of pain and tension. Discover the common injuries, pain symptoms, and treatment goals for seven tissue types: muscle, tendon, fascia, ligament, nerve, bursa, and joint capsule. Then learn structural and functional strategies to assess which tissue is sending a threat signal, and why, so you can choose the correct techniques to help restore function. This course was featured during the 2026 ABMP CE Summit: Pain event.

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Course Outline
  • Pain science
  • Pain and injury by tissue type: muscle, tendon, fascia, ligament, nerve, bursa, joint capsule
  • Structural concepts and assessments
  • Functional concepts and assessments
  • Practical application
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Ann and Lynn Teachworth

Ann and Lynn Teachworth of Trunamics integrate structural, functional, and energetic concepts to help good therapists be great. Ann Teachworth has been working in integrative health and movement for 15 years. She is director of education at Inspirit School of Healing Arts. Her education for manual therapists and yoga teachers has an emphasis on embodied functional anatomy, kinesiology, and body-mind training. She integrates manual therapy, energetic modalities, the Franklin Method, yoga, breathwork, meditation, and mindfulness to help people understand and experience their design and function more fully. Lynn Teachworth has been a licensed massage therapist for over 25 years, and he specializes in pain, sports injuries, and sports performance. One of only a few therapists in the world with advanced training in structural bodywork, biomechanics, movement, and energy medicine, Lynn is able to address a wide variety of acute and chronic injuries. Learn more at www.trunamics.com.

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Q: Is this CE course approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) for CE credit?
A: Yes! All of the courses are approved under ABMP’s NCBTMB Approved Provider account (451086-09).

Q: How do I earn a CE certificate for this video-based course?
A: After you complete the webinar video, a quiz will appear on the page. Earn a CE certificate by scoring 70% or higher on the course quiz.

Q: Can I earn a CE certificate for this course more than once?
A: Learners can earn one CE certificate for each course.

Q: How do I access my CE certificates?
A: CE certificates are available on your “My CE Transcripts” page and on the course page. Visit your “My CE Transcript” page by clicking “My CE” on the navigation bar at the top of your screen.

Copyright Statement
All of the ABMP courses contain materials that are proprietary to ABMP. None of the course material may be used without the express written permission of ABMP. Materials may include, but are not limited to, video, audio, images, documents, and slides. Course materials are only for the use of students enrolled in this course and may not be shared publicly or shown to groups. Unauthorized retention, duplication, distribution, or modification of copyrighted materials is strictly prohibited by law. Check your state’s defined scope of practice for massage therapy before practicing any new modalities or techniques.

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