September/October 2014

In this installment of Clinical Apps, we take a look at a unique injury condition affecting the shoulder and upper extremity.

The ankles and feet provide a foundation for musculoskeletal health throughout the body.

Knees are complex structures with a near-endless list of possible disorders. This can make it tough to identify the main culprit when there’s knee pain.

ABMP's government relations team provides important and timely state and regulatory updates for the profession.

Let's look at and break through 10 myths about massage therapy franchises.

ABMP's Les Sweeney and Kristin Coverly each share five lessons they’ve learned as consumers and employees that you can apply to your practice today.

A client comes in with excruciating pain in the patellar region of both knees. She had been seeing a physical therapist for over a year, but the treatments (stretching and strengthening) hadn’t made an appreciable difference.

When a client walks into my massage space, I hope they will notice the care with which it was created and is maintained.

What is a concussion? Concussion is defined as a trauma-induced alteration in mental status that may or may not involve a loss of consciousness. And it can happen to anyone.

This self-observation exercise will guide you through several different standing options, giving you the opportunity to feel how your body responds. And, will help you notice patterns of misalignment.

The longissimus is one of several muscles on the back that run parallel to the spine. It is one of three muscles that form the erector spinae group.

Journal editors review many research articles to determine the strongest and most appropriate research to publish. In this column, we will hear from two editors who oversee scientific journals that focus on massage and bodywork.

Most things inside your massage business and treatment rooms serve an important purpose—consider these elements first. Moving beyond the essentials, focus on what your clients will actually experience. This guide will help you formulate your "perfect space".

Like massage itself, the ideal massage space comes from an understanding of both form and function.

What would you do with $500 and three days to re-imagine your massage therapy room?

The way you dress your table can enhance and update the appearance of your entire room. Here are some easy ideas for different budgets.

Benny Vaughn is a legend in the field of massage therapy. Known as the “father of sports massage,” his pioneering work has had an immeasurable impact on the acceptance of massage in sports therapy and on the profession as a whole.