The Most Popular Articles, Blogs, and Webinars of 2017

As we come to the end of 2017, it gives us an opportunity to look back on the content that was most enjoyed by ABMP members. From Massage & Bodywork articles, ABMP.com posts, Body Sense magazine, and the 130+ webinars in the ABMP Education Center, there was a lot of reading, learning, and sharing this year. Here are some of the highlights, in order of popularity.

Top 5 Massage & Bodywork Articles

  1. “Pin and Stretch Technique” by Joseph E. Muscolino, DC
  2. “Simple Self-Care Practices & Why They Matter” by Heath and Nicole Reed
  3. “Sensory Overload: Effective Touch for Fibromyalgia” by Ginevra Liptan, MD, and Jamie Liptan
  4. “The Solution is the Sides” by David M. Lobenstine
  5. “The Posture Window” by Yoni Whitten, DC

Top 5 Body Sense Articles

  1. “What’s Your Massage & Bodywork Style” by Darren Buford
  2. “The ABCs of Effective Stretching” by Anita Boser
  3. “Aromatherapy: The Perfect Complement to Massage” by the Body Sense staff
  4. “Quiz: Are You Maximizing Your Massage Experience?” by Kristin Coverly
  5. “Constant, Fluid Contact: Your Massage Therapist’s Secret Skill” by Cindy Williams

Top 5 ABMP Webinars with Free CE

  1. “Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage: Part 1-Body Mechanics” with Eric Stephenson
  2. “Advanced Deep Tissue Muscular Therapy Techniques: Low Back and Neck” with Ben Benjamin
  3. “Myofascial Techniques: The Sacrotuberous Ligaments” with Til Luchau
  4. “Intelligent Deep-Tissue Massage: Part 2-Upper Body” with Eric Stephenson
  5. “Active Engagement Techniques” with Whitney Lowe

Top 5 Blogs

  1. “How Much Does a Massage Therapist Earn?”
  2. “Honey, the Pie Shrunk (Again)”
  3. “10 Free Stock Photo Websites for Massage Therapists”
  4. “End-of-the-Day Survival Tips for Massage Therapists”
  5. “Spring Forward and Connect!”

Top 5 News Posts

  1. “ABMP Statement on BuzzFeed Report”
  2. “Try Massage or Yoga Before Pills for Back Pain, Physicians Say”
  3. “Doctors Support Massage as Non-Pharmacological Intervention for Pain”
  4. “World Championship of Massage 2017 will be held in Copenhagen”
  5. “Celebrating the Life of Champ Allen”
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News

Gainful Employment Rules Compliance Updates

Over the past two weeks, the US Department of Education issued updates to the new “Gainful Employment” (GE) regulations for vocational programs published last fall. This web post addresses the updates to prepare school owners and educators ahead of the July 1, 2024, new GE rule effective date.

New Study Reconfirms the Benefits of Touch

A recent study found that touch interventions were effective in helping regulate cortisol levels, reducing feelings of depression in adults, and having other significant benefits.

Louisiana Bill Proposes Massage Program Hour Increase

Effective October 1, 2024, Louisiana massage students will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid because massage programs are limited by Louisiana law. But there is a solution: Senate Bill 353 will increase the required education hours for massage licensure from 500 to 625. ABMP fully supports this bill, and we explain why you should too.

Blog

ABMP CE Summit: Headaches

 Headaches.

Join us online Tuesday, April 30, 2024, for the ABMP CE Summit: Headaches, which take learners on a journey from understanding headaches to working with clients with headache pain using multiple modalities and techniques.

Benefits

Podcast: Cancer, Clots, and COVID—A Complicated Client

A client was recently treated for colon cancer—and it didn’t go well. She had surgical complications, a bout of sepsis, and more. Is massage therapy safe? We discuss on this episode of “I Have a Client Who . . .” Pathology Conversations with Ruth Werner.

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