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Novel assessment of platelet-rich plasma treatment shows efficacy in patients with osteoarthritis

 


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Icing muscle injuries may delay recovery

 
 
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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. » Shop now
 
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Reciprocal care relationships

My sister’s keeper: Reciprocal care relationships translate to the greater good

I’m in a reciprocal care relationship with a massage therapist. I provide care every two weeks for her, and she for me. She approached me initially to address frequent, insistent headaches. I offered to exchange. I was looking to alleviate progressive lower body limitations afforded me from an unfortunate launch over my bicycle handlebars a decade back.
I regard our relationship as special and transformative. What began as a respectful collegial relationship deepened into a commitment of somatic support, building each other’s capacities to serve our respective patients. Her manual administrations improve my physical function, sharpen my empathy, and strengthen my resolve to manifest these outcomes in others. She admits I do this for her too…I am my sister’s keeper.
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Podcasts  + Events 
 

RMTAO Research Webinar

Sept 15th, 11 a.m.
The RMTAO will be offering a new webinar to help members better understand massage therapy research. This webinar will be presented by Ruth Werner
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Podcast: The role of empathy in massage

Are massage therapists properly equipped, in their training and informed by evidence, to respond appropriately to patient affect, particularly in advanced care situations? » Listen now