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Massage doesn’t just make muscles feel better, it makes them heal faster and stronger

Study confirms link between mechanotherapy and immunotherapy in muscle regeneration in mice


Exercise can help improve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms – here’s why

While it may be hard to exercise with arthritis, staying as active as possible has actually been shown to reduce pain and improve symptoms. This is because our bodies are designed to move.


Back pain: why exercise can provide relief – and how to do it safely

Regular movement and exercise can help improve and restore strength, endurance and flexibility, and help us recover more quickly from a bout of acute low back pain. This is why staying physically active is one of the most consistent and widely recommended ways of managing low back pain.
 
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Guns blazing: What do RMTs and patients need to know about massage guns before pulling the trigger?

Some consumers say they purchased a massage gun during the COVID-19 lockdowns, when they couldn’t see their RMTs in person. Meanwhile, some RMTs are incorporating massage guns into practice as part of a sports massage offering. With these devices growing in popularity, it’s worthwhile to take a closer look at them. Are they safe? Are they effective? Should RMTs be talking to patients about potential risks of home use? And what do RMTs need to know before using one in practice? » Learn More
 
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MTAA 2021 AGM

November 4th, 10 am
Registration closes October 26th.
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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