When “I’m an Empath” Becomes a Cage
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Cal Cates
Don’t hide behind your empathy. Own it and work with it.
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Our Three Rotational Muscle Systems
By Thomas MyersBy analyzing movement, you can determine where to focus your myofascial release on the held areas or your proprioceptive awareness work on the "forgotten" areas.
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Changing the Mindset of a Stubborn Muscle
Changing muscle memory habits as they relate to mobility and movement can be hard. Luckily, you are there to help clients along so they aren’t forging a new path alone.
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Multiplane Stretching of the Neck
When focusing on stretching a target muscle, sometimes other muscles in the group need to be considered for the session to be effective.
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Exploring Tendons
Understanding tendons—their shapes, lengths, and organization—improves an MT’s touch vocabulary and facilitates a more skilled touch.
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Why People Faint
By Ruth WernerIt's important to know the slight differences between fainting (syncope), and feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded.
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The Biomechanics of Golfer's and Tennis Elbow
Golfer's elbow and tennis elbow are both musculoskeletal pathologies that are hallmarked by elbow pain, hence their names. Even though these conditions cause elbow pain, they are not conditions of the actual elbow joint.
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Melt Your Tension with Therapy Tools
Therapy tools can help massage therapists with pain or limited mobility.
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Common Dance Injuries and How Massage Therapy Can Support Recovery
Due to immense physical demands, dancers commonly experience a variety of ankle and foot injuries. Massage can be used to provide physical and mental benefits during recovery.
Featured Videos
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How to Massage a "Crick in the Neck"
By Ian HarveyLearn some deep tissue massage techniques that might help treat a stiff neck.
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Arm Rotation Testing—Scoliosis Excerpt
By Til LuchauTil Luchau demonstrates arm rotation tests for scoliosis in this excerpt from one of his educational training seminars.
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Nerve Glide Stretch for the Median Nerve
Learn nerve gliding techniques that can be effective in reducing pain.
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Hip Pain Provocation Tests with Erik Dalton
Erik Dalton, PhD, walks you through three hip pain provocation tests to correctly assess your clients with hip pain.