Ep 335 – Toenail Fungus: “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner

A client is struggling with plantar fasciitis. They call a local massage therapist with the right kind of expertise, but reveal they are concerned about their toenail fungus and the risk it could spread.

How concerning is this risk? Is it possible to spread toenail fungus to other areas of the body. Could it spread to other people? We explore those questions on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .”

Sponsors:  

Books of Discovery: www.booksofdiscovery.com  

Host Bio:        

Ruth Werner is a former massage therapist, a writer, and an NCBTMB-approved continuing education provider. She wrote A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, now in its seventh edition, which is used in massage schools worldwide. Werner is also a long-time Massage & Bodywork columnist, most notably of the Pathology Perspectives column. Werner is also ABMP’s partner on Pocket Pathology, a web-based app and quick reference program that puts key information for nearly 200 common pathologies at your fingertips. Werner’s books are available at www.booksofdiscovery.com. And more information about her is available at www.ruthwerner.com.   

Recent Articles by Ruth:       

“Working with Invisible Pain,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, November/December 2022, page 36, http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1481961-november-december-2022/38

“Unpacking the Long Haul,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, January/February 2022, page 35, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1439667-january-february-2022/36.

“Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Massage Therapy,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, September/October 2021, page 33, http://www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1402696-september-october-2021/34. 

“Pharmacology Basics for Massage Therapists,” Massage & Bodywork magazine, July/August 2021, page 32, www.massageandbodyworkdigital.com/i/1384577-july-august-2021/34.    

Resources: 

Pocket Pathology: https://www.abmp.com/abmp-pocket-pathology-app

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Fungal Nail Infections | Fungal Diseases | CDC (2022). Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/fungal/nail-infections.html (Accessed: 29 March 2023).