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10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice

10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice

Hands-On Healing: 10 Techniques That Make a Difference After decades of working as a manual therapists, we've seen firsthand the incredible power of hands-on healing. We have a vast array...
Myofascial Release

The Fascia Phenomenon: Sorting Through the Science of Myofascial Release

Unlocking Movement: Exploring the Mechanisms and Benefits of Myofascial Release Hey everyone, it’s Marco here. As a manual therapist, I've spent years working with fascia, that ubiquitous connective tissue that...
The Empty Tank: Why Burnout and Compassion Fatigue are Real for Rehab Pros (and What to Do About It)

The Empty Tank: Why Burnout and Compassion Fatigue are Real for Rehab Pros (and What to Do About It)

  A Manual Therapist's Guide to Staying Healthy and Thriving in a Demanding Profession Hi everyone, I'm Maureen, and I've been a manual therapist for… well, let's just say a...
Medical Massage

What is Medical Massage?

Medical Massage for Plantar Fasciitis   If you’ve ever heard the term "medical massage" and wondered how it differs from other forms of massage therapy, you’re not alone. As an...
Massage Cupping

Massage Cupping in Athletic Training Rooms

Cupping therapy has become something of a mainstay in D1 training rooms and elite sports facilities worldwide, making it a staple treatment for athletes across nearly every discipline. What used...
Abdominal Massage for Constipation

Understanding Constipation and the Role of Massage Therapy in Its Management

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal issue characterized by infrequent, difficult, or painful bowel movements. It can affect people of all ages and is often accompanied by discomfort, bloating, and a...
Fibromyalgia: The Role of Massage Therapy in Managing Symptoms

Fibromyalgia: The Role of Massage Therapy in Managing Symptoms

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties, often referred to as "fibro fog." It affects millions of people worldwide, predominantly women,...
Tennis Elbow: Treating the Most Common Elbow Overuse Injury

Tennis Elbow: Treating the Most Common Elbow Overuse Injury

The Tennis Elbow condition causes the bony prominence on the outside of the elbow to become tender and sore. In the more severe cases, the pain may become debilitating. This...
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Trigger Point Treatment - Serratus Posterior Inferior

  Serratus Posterior Inferior Muscle   Serratus Posterior Inferior is an often overlooked cause of lower back pain This muscle may be primarily a muscle of proprioception but it's important to...
Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Temporalis

Trigger Point Therapy - Treating Temporalis

The neck, face, and head muscles are as important to global muscle function as the core The temporalis and masseter are synergists. An overdeveloped upper trapezius can be an overlooked...
The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions

The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions

The Multifaceted Role of the Deltoid Muscle The deltoid muscle, a thick, triangular muscle cap atop the shoulder, is not just an emblem of strength and mobility but a cornerstone...
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Treating Sinusitis with Massage

What is Sinusitis? Sinusitis is caused when the lining of the sinuses become inflamed - the infection can be viral or bacterial.  The sinuses are tiny air-filled cavities within the...