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 Best Podcast – (Single Episode) (Education)

The psoas is a lot like an old man who likes his solitude and scares those who pass his cabin in the woods. But with a little patience and finesse, the fear will ease—and the old man will have a new kick in his step.

SILVER Best Video – Single Entry (Education)

Join Dr. Joe Muscolino for a comprehensive course on assessing and treating two common repetitive-use conditions: tennis elbow (also known as lateral elbow tendinopathy, lateral epicondylitis, and lateral epicondylosis) and golfer’s elbow (also known as medial elbow tendinopathy, medial epicondylitis, and medial epicondylosis). Learn the possible causes, participating anatomy, assessment tools, massage techniques, and stretching protocols for each of these challenging pathologies. Discover how these conditions are caused by not only the actions used in these sports, but everyday actions like gripping objects, opening doors, and using a mouse. This course is free for ABMP members and available to purchase for nonmembers.

BRONZE Best Blog – Blog Post (Single Post)

I am writing this on September 11, 2021. I have just started massaging again, for the first time since March 13, 2020. . .

BRONZE Best Pandemic Response

From preparing your treatment room and office for return to practice, to before/during/after session interaction, to detailed sanitation guidelines, you will find a clear, specific Back-to-Practice Guide, when you are ready for it.  

Learn more at https://siia.net/excel/2022-excel-winners/.

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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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