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Icing muscle injuries may delay recovery

 


Consuming a diet with more fish fats, less vegetable oils can reduce migraine headaches, study finds

 


5-minute breathing workout lowers blood pressure as much as exercise, drugs

 
 
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Fasical stretch therapy

Fascial stretch therapy: cross-communication through the fascial system

In sports that require sprinting, such as track and field, soccer and rugby; a hamstring strain injury is especially common. To an athlete this can set them back weeks, if not months in their training. Often, athletes will experience an immediate decrease in range of motion (ROM), bruising, swelling, and pain with movement. As our bodies are incredibly adaptable to change, a hamstring strain can alter the ability to walk properly, balance, and even stand up from your chair. As a result, an automatic shifting of weight to the unaffected side will occur in order to elevate the sense of pain and discomfort, that may lead to further injuring the area. Thomas Myers describes this response beautifully when addressing what pain really is in the body; “the sensation accompanied by the motor intention to withdraw.” This instinctive response is not only protective, but very informative to the possible changes that may have occurred along with the injury. » Learn More
 
Podcasts 
 

On-demand mobile massage

What is the next iteration of on demand mobile massage, and how will technology continue to play a role? We discuss all of this and more with the CEO of Massago, Allan Skok. » Listen now

Responsibilities, Communication Skills and Interpersonal Challenges for RMTs

How does the Code of Ethics frame Scope of Practice in assisting the practitioner in complicated decision making? How do we build a “working alliance” with clients? What is a “touch-triggered” response? How can we effectively set boundaries? This and more as we consider all that happens in the therapeutic encounter. » Listen now