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[STUDY]The combination of exercise and manual therapy vs exercise alone in total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation

Although manual therapy is commonly implemented to improve ROM and modulate pain in the management of musculoskeletal disorders, there is a lack of evidence about its clinical effectiveness on postoperative TKA rehabilitation.


The Meaning Response: Manipulating the clinical environment to maximize outcomes

Research by Moerman (2002), Walach and Jonas (2004), Newman (2009), and others exemplified how therapists use something called the meaning response to harness healing capabilities within their patients during treatments. However, more recently, Solle et al (2016) went deeper to help determine why the meaning response was so effective and long lasting in clinical practice.


[STUDY] Symptoms patients receiving manual therapy experienced and perceived as adverse: a secondary analysis of a survey of patients’ perceptions of what constitutes an adverse response

Previous qualitative studies demonstrated that the process by which patients determined whether a response to manual therapy is adverse is very complex. However, it remains unknown which responses to manual therapy patients perceived as adverse.
 
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Thinking ‘big’ in a small town

Thinking ‘big’ in a small town: Exploring the benefits and obstacles of practising in a rural area

For shiny new graduates and massage veterans alike, where to work can be an ever-shifting decision. For a lucky few, the choice is immediate, fulfilling and lifelong. For others, a temporary bounce to bigger cities makes sense: jobs are flush and there are endless opportunities for side hustles within the industry. Family, geography, finances, commuting, home ownership and market saturation are complex considerations in choosing where to establish as a massage therapist. The pros and cons of working in a smaller community versus an urban centre is a universal debate. » 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