Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment

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Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment

Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment including massage as part of a multi-modal approach for patients suffering from low back pain, anxiety and stress.

This is supported by recent recommendations from Canadian Medical Association, The American College of Physicians, Center for Disease Control, Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) and The Mayo Clinic.

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Effects of stretching and manual therapy on shoulder range of motion

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Effects of stretching and manual therapy on shoulder range of motion

It has been documented that changes in rotator cuff stiffness are associated with the ROM deficits in pitchers, so rehabilitation programs that decrease tissue stiffness and improve range of motion have potential clinical implications for injury prevention.

If the goal is improving shoulder range of motion, a number of papers have demonstrated the effects of soft tissue mobilization or stretch training on tissue stiffness, shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction.  

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Podcasts for Massage Therapists

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Podcasts for Massage Therapists

The RMT Education Project is an initiative that is working to promote the benefits of massage therapy to an international audience, here I have to put together a list of podcasts that are relevant to the practice of massage therapy

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What is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

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What is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a soft tissue technique that uses hand held tools to impart a mechanical stimulus to the tissue with an end goal of improved healing.

IASTM devices may be made from different materials (e.g. wood, stone, jade, steel, ceramic, resin)

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Massage Therapy and Neck Pain

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Massage Therapy and Neck Pain

Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment including massage, spinal manipulation, acupuncture and exercise as part of a multi-modal approach for patients suffering from neck pain, anxiety and stress

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Massage Therapy and Back Pain

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Massage Therapy and Back Pain

Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment including massage, spinal manipulation, acupuncture and exercise for patients suffering from low back pain, anxiety and stress.

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