The RMT Education Project is Helping people manage sports injuries with confidence through creative and innovative health education.
This blog features post on massage therapy, acupuncture, myofascial release, pain science, cupping, IASTM, sports massage, deep tissue massage.
We all experience physical discomfort, but the intuitive difference between soreness and pain is not always fully appreciated. Soreness is a type of physical discomfort different from pain in that it serves a purpose that may evoke a motivation to massage or stretch an area of the body. Pain, on the other hand, often leads to avoidance or protective behaviors.
Read MoreHere is a list of 20 books about neuroscience, pain and the human body. Check your local library, they should have access to a number of these books.
Read MoreWith over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive study of massage therapy research, I'm committed to creating resources that foster the professional development of massage therapists globally. Here is a useful reference when attempting to better understand the multidimensional benefits of massage therapy in alleviating pain and enhancing quality of life across a range of health issues.
Read MoreThe RMT Education Project is an initiative that is working to promote the benefits of massage therapy to an international audience. In this post I have to put together curated selection of videos, articles, and podcasts that will help massage therapists establish an online presence and grow their personal learning network.
If you find the resources helpful I invite you to share it online.
Read MoreIf you don't feel like sorting through thousands of articles on PubMed I have put together a curated selection of open access article to make your life easier.
Read MoreMassage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that is used alongside standard medical care to help manage a number of symptoms. This post highlights systematic reviews and meta-analyses that support the use of massage therapy. Based on these systematic reviews massage therapy has a growing body of evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing pain and improving health-related quality of life in a variety of health conditions and rehabilitation.
Read More“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.”
*This blog post is meant as an educational tool only. It is not a replacement for medical advice from a qualified and registered health professional.
Richard is a Registered Massage Therapist in Petrolia Ontario who is experienced in the assessment and treatment of sport injuries. Richard uses a Adaptive Manual therapy which means that myofascial release, acupuncture, cupping, sports massage and IASTM are used in an individualized one on one treatment.
