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New muscle layer discovered on the jaw

Human anatomy still has a few surprises in store for us: researchers at the University of Basel have discovered a previously overlooked section of our jaw muscles and described this layer in detail for the first time.


Using ergonomics to reduce pain from technology

With the increased use of devices, especially smartphones, students tend to use a less-traditional workplace such as a couch or chair with no desk, leading to an increase in musculoskeletal disorders in that age group.


Pain and anxiety impact breathing on a cellular level

Salk scientists discover that a neural circuit coordinates breathing with negative emotions.
 
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Bone bending

Bone bending: End-range loading techniques for shin splints

Usually the onset from sporting activities or running long distances, when a patient comes in with pain in one or both tibias, we have tools we can use to manage these painful conditions. End-range loading techniques (ERLT) of these tissues, including, but not limited to bone, can markedly, if not completely, eliminate pain in as little as one session. (However, it may take few treatment sessions.) This is accomplished by restoring blood flow, reducing tissue hypoxia, and reducing the interstitial pressure created by chronically stressed or injured tissues. » 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