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Despite understanding the concept of mindfulness, people are applying it incorrectly, research finds

Mindful awareness is about both accepting and engaging with life’s challenges, and that’s what popularized concepts of mindfulness tend to miss, new research has found.


2 things cause weak quads after ACL surgery

The quadriceps weakness common after anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, reconstruction surgery isn’t just the result of muscle atrophy, research indicates.


5 ways to turn your anxiety into something useful

Neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki has research-backed tips for turning the familiar unpleasant emotion into a “superpower.”
 
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What is mindful self-massage?

What is mindful self-massage? Changing the quality of touch and presence we offer ourselves

Self-care is hard. We generally take way better care of others than ourselves. This is even more true when it comes to caring touch. While it is an important expression of compassion and support toward others, it doesn’t seem to be part of our relationship with our bodies. Why is this so? By seeing our hands in a new light, we can tap into a powerful resource that is freely available. Mindful self-massage is paving the way for this shift in mindset and practice. To some, it feels like finding a treasure that has been hiding in plain sight. » Learn More
 
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5 ways to diversify your income with remote care

During this free webinar, you’ll learn: 5 ways to increase your income without working in a clinic; How to adapt your practice to meet growing patient demand; The tools and costs associated with setting up you own remote practice in your community; 3 zero-cost marketing strategies to get started and grow your referrals » More info

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