March/April 2014
Technique
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Clothed Bodywork Modalities
Explore the various bodywork modalities that are easy to perform with clients clothed, from Bowenwork to craniosacral therapy to chair massage.
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Understanding Stress
Stress is likely to have some degree of influence on every client you work with; and on you as a therapist. Therefore, it is critical to have a good understanding of stress.
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Body Awareness
Most of us know how our muscles move and work, but have less sense of the three other physical systems that are essential to our movement patterns: the skeleton, organs, and fluids within the body. And each of these interacts with one another...
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Changing Neuromuscular Patterns
Every time we use an active technique, we can help clients gain better control over their muscle-use patterns, become aware of patterns that cause pain, and establish more efficient patterns on their own.
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Finding the Weak Key Link
Manual and movement therapy blogs are abuzz touting the importance of thoracic spine (t-spine) mobility, as if it were a new discovery. But is it?
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The Shape of Healing
By Cyndi DaleAfter examining a few historical concepts about the power of shape, I’ll turn to the scientific research that supports a practical integration of basic shapes and symbols into your healing practice.
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The Language of Healing
The more skillful massage therapists can be with our words, the more we will be able to help our clients fully participate in their physical healing process.
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Body Mechanics
By Barb FryeOveruse is the primary reason for work-related injuries among massage therapists.
Critical Thinking and Essentials
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Your Practice & HIPAA
By Cindy IwlewClient confidentiality is a hot-button topic for bodyworkers. Let's keep in mind that client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance are two different things, and dive in.
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The Point of It
Doug Nelson helps a client recover mobility in her right index finger, specifically with flexion/extension, after a minor injury.
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Safety First
Have you ever contemplated the cumulative effects of exposure to massage-related products—candles, fragrance, lotions, etc.—on your own health and safety? How about on your client's health?
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How Do You Get Involved in Research?
As a research professor, one of the most common questions I get from massage therapists is “How do I get involved in research?” Consider these initial steps before diving in.
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Working with the Vestibular System
By Til LuchauEquilibrium is, for the purposes of simplicity, the single greatest contributor to your body’s sense of balance.
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Professional Mobility
Moving to a new state can be challenging enough; add in the frustration of applying for a new state massage therapy license and it can seem like the world is working against you.
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What's Your Edge?
Though many people seek out massage because they find it relaxing, therapists have the ability to redefine this experience into more than one. How do you help clients deepen their understanding of massage?
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Clients with Medical Implants
By Ruth WernerThere are now more than 1,700 different types of medical implants and devices, and that list continues to grow. It's important to understand what you could encounter with your clients.
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Teres Major
By Christy CaelThe teres major is a muscle on the back of the shoulder that joins with the latissimus dorsi to form the posterior axillary fold. Let's learn about it!
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5 Burning Questions for Tax Time
We don’t like paying them, we don’t like tracking them, we don’t like remembering to pay them. . . but we should all know these important things about taxes.
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Denise's Shin Splints
By Whitney LoweDenise was experiencing aching pain in the lower part of her leg, which increased gradually. Denise has tried managing the pain with periodic icing and medications, but neither approach has worked. Now we'll address with massage therapy.
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From Falling in Love to Falling Asleep
In 17 years of practicing massage therapy, I have made some mistakes. The following are true stories in which I goofed, and how I learned from them.