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August 13, 2019
NEWS 
 

The mind-muscle connection: For aesthetes, not athletes?

Focusing on movement instead of muscle can enhance weightlifting performance, suggests research


Conservative treatment with a sling can replace surgery for shoulder fractures

An arm in a sling cures a shoulder fracture just as well as an operation with plates and screws.


Take care of your feet: Foot injuries and advice from a podiatrist

Whether you’re training for a big race or taking a short walk, here are a few common injuries that everyone should be aware of to keep your feet happy and healthy.
 
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Ongoing treatment notes: What to write down when there’s nothing to say

If your patient has a specific complaint, it should be easy to generate enough material for record keeping purposes because you must take a mini-history, examine the problem area, document your findings, come up with a clinical impression, make note of today’s treatment and the plan for further care, as well as any recommendations for self-care or referral to another practitioner. Your notes can practically write themselves! But what do you do when they have no complaints? » Learn more
 
Events 
 

RMTA 2019 Conference and AGM

Date: September 13-19, 2019
Location: Edmonton
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MTAA 2019 AGM

Date: October 7, 2019
Location: Red Deer
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American Massage Therapy Association 2019 National Convention

Date: October 24, 2019
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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