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April 23, 2019
NEWS 
 

Study defines best time to exercise to get the most rejuvenating results

This study points to daily timing as a critical variable for metabolic benefits from exercise and implications in chronobiology-based exercise therapy for patients with metabolic disorders.


Muscles struggle to ever fully recover after losing tissue

Effects could have implications on physical therapy, long-term health


Older adults and reduction in post-exercise pain perception

This study, which supports evidence from prior studies, showed that healthy older adults do not experience exercise-induced hypoalgesia.
 
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In-depth coverage describes common patterns for sports activities, such as running and throwing, and uses the principles of massage to focus on assessment techniques, indications, contraindications, and outcome goals. This edition includes a new chapter on stretching, hundreds of full-colour photos of techniques, and an Evolve companion website with step-by-step videos demonstrating sports massage applications.

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4 science-backed ways massage helps people feel better

Massage therapists want to help patients, and part of our approach requires having a clear message of who we are and the value we offer. Adopting an evidence-based framework offers a solution, as it can provide a cohesive message of our nature and value. An evidence-based framework is an interdisciplinary approach to clinical practice used throughout healthcare. By adopting this approach, massage therapists will ensure that healthcare professionals consider the complex interplay between physiological and psychological factors that massage therapy affects. » Learn more
 
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MTAM Annual Conference

May 3-5, 2019
Location: Winnipeg
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