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Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Palpation

Musculoskeletal palpation—used in examining the size, consistency, texture, location, and tenderness of anatomical structures—is recognized by medical professionals as a method for detecting and treating a variety of injuries and medical conditions.

A comprehensive guide supported by photos that demonstrate palpation techniques of surface body landmarks, Clinical Guide to Musculoskeletal Palpation assists students and health care professionals in becoming proficient in surface palpation techniques, which are a prerequisite for working in the manual therapy professions. » Order now
 
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Cultivating cannabis awareness: Considerations for the massage therapy profession

Since legalization, an increasing number of patients/clients have disclosed to me they are using cannabis. Some for medical purposes on their doctor’s recommendation, and others for adult, non-medical use. For example, 80-year-old Victoria (not her real name) was excited to tell me how her niece made a cannabis plant extract/oil to apply to her sore shoulder, or Vernon (not his real name) who has hypertension and a degenerative central nervous system condition, explained how he started smoking a new cannabis strain that brings longer-lasting pain relief, allowing him a few more hours of much needed sleep.

With this backdrop, let’s look at how the massage therapy profession can ensure its members have the basic awareness and understanding of cannabis physiology and pharmacology.
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