Seeing the Human Body with Judith Aston
Judith Aston, a pioneer in the art and science of kinetics, discusses her ability to see the body, her early career teaching movement and physical education, and her “eureka” moment with body symmetry.
abmp.com/podcasts/ep-254-seeing-human-body-judith-aston
Research on Cannabis and Pain Relief is Surprisingly Thin
In a systematic review performed by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and published in Annals of Internal Medicine, evidence supporting the effectiveness of cannabis-related products for treating pain was found to be surprisingly thin, despite the rising popularity of these products.
Researchers found some evidence to support cannabis-related products in treating neuropathic pain, or pain caused by damage to peripheral nerves. However, these products also led to notable side effects, including sedation and dizziness.
Out of 3,000 published studies examined in the review, only 25 were found to contain “scientifically valid” evidence.
“In general, the limited amount of evidence surprised all of us,” says lead author Marian S. McDonagh, PharmD, emeritus professor of medical informatics and clinical epidemiology in the OHSU School of Medicine. “With so much buzz around cannabis-related product, and the easy availability of recreational and medical marijuana in many states, consumers and patients might assume there would be more evidence about the benefits and side effects.
“Unfortunately, there is very little scientifically valid research into most of these products,” she says. “We saw only a small group of observational cohort studies on cannabis products that would be easily available in states that allow it, and these were not designed to answer the important questions on treating chronic pain.”
The review will be updated on an ongoing basis to help researchers evaluate the latest evidence around the health effects of cannabis. Dubbed Systematically Testing the Evidence on Marijuana (STEM), the living review will be shared on a new web-based tool launched by OHSU and VA Portland Health Care System this year.
Read the full study online at https://doi.org/10.7326/M21-4520.
Fascia: Use It or Lose It with David Lesondak
Fascial fitness trainer David Lesondak talks about how to bring fascial awareness to our movement, and why presenting his new book, Fascia, Function, and Medical Applications, to a medical audience was so important.
abmp.com/podcasts/ep-249-fascia-use-it-or-lose-it-david-lesondak
Carrie Kopp: Integrating Modalities to Foster Quality of Life
“Many of my clients have extensive physical injuries,” says Carrie Kopp, in-residence massage therapist to the military community, who is currently living at Fort Meade, Maryland, where her husband is stationed. “[Their injuries] required me to advance my knowledge of anatomy and physiology, as well as re-evaluate massage therapists’ roles in the health-care system at large.”
abmp.com/updates/blog-posts/carrie-kopp-integrating-modalities-foster-quality-life
Avoiding Social Engineering Scams: How to Spot Hackers Knocking at Your Digital Door
To help ABMP members stay safe in the digital world, we are running a short blog series on cybersecurity and how you can protect your personal information, your computer, and other digital devices from today’s bad actors. This blog is the first installment on social engineering scams.
abmp.com/updates/blog-posts/avoiding-social-engineering-scams-how-spot-hackers-knocking-your-digital-door
ABMP Recognized for Top Publications
The 42nd Annual EXCEL Awards were celebrated on June 22, 2022. SIIA’s EXCEL Awards is the largest and most prestigious program recognizing excellence and leadership in association media, publishing, marketing, and communication. ABMP was recognized for some of our top publications and educational offerings:
SILVER Award for Best Podcast
Single Episode | Education
Old Man Psoas
The Rebel MT Podcast with Allison Denney
abmp.com/podcasts/ep-147-old-man-psoas-rebel-mt-allison-denney
SILVER Award for Best Video
Single Entry | Education
Assessing and Treating Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
with Dr. Joe Muscolino
abmp.com/learn/course/assessing-and-treating-tennis-and-golfers-elbow
BRONZE Award for Best Blog
Blog Post | Single Post
Reflections on Returning to Practice
by David M. Lobenstine
abmp.com/updates/blog-posts/reflections-returning-practice
BRONZE Award for Best Pandemic Response
COVID-19 Updates & Guidelines for the Massage Therapy Profession
Learn more about the AM&P EXCEL Awards at siia.net/excel/2022-excel-winners.
Ortho-Bionomy
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Ortho-Bionomy was developed by the British osteopath Arthur Lincoln Pauls, DO, in the 1970s and has since been refined into a comprehensive system of bodywork that includes a person’s energetic and emotional well-being, in addition to addressing the physical body.