Jony Sena

Massage therapy has become an important element in health and wellbeing, with a large body of research indicating its value for a wide variety of health issues, such as stress, low back pain, fibromyalgia, and more. The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) wants people to know what to expect from both their massage and their massage therapist. Massage therapy is and always should be about health and wellbeing in a safe environment. This includes a comfortable environment before, during and after the massage, as well as privacy while changing and the right to remove clothing only to their level of comfort for the massage. It’s important to understand the nature of therapeutic massage. Here are some other important things to expect from your massage session Mutual respect, courtesy, professionalism, confidentiality and dignity between you and the massage therapist Being draped appropriately by a sheet, towel or blanket, with only the area being massaged exposed A licensed/...

Remember the   Clapper ?  “Catchy jingle” is how Morgan Freeman described it in Bruce Almighty.  A simple device applied to a light switch that is designed to turn the light on or off when a clapping of the hands happens.  Super popular in the 90’s. “Clap on…Clap off….the Clapper”. Got me thinking after I saw that the clapper was still available for purchase…what if…as rehabilitation professionals we were able to turn off a client’s symptoms during their visit instead of producing them?  What if…we were able to do that and then show the client how to reproduce that themselves?  Now I’m not talking about avoiding pain.  I’m not even talking about talking it easy on our clients in rehab sessions by not having them work hard or achieve muscular fatigue during exercise.  But rather, I’m suggesting, that as part of an assessment tool, we try to determine if the use of forces around the body with our hand, education, postural changes, belts, etc, can ...

Photo Courtesy:  https://medisavvy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Cervical-Distraction-Test.jpg Cervical Distraction Test, or also known as Foraminal Distraction Test or Neck Distraction Test, is a common orthopedic test.  It has historically been utilized and studied to determine nerve root compression indicating a diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy, especially in the prevalent  lower cervical spine .  The diagnostic utility is fair to poor (less than a coin flip) in regards to  screening ,  but  has promising value to be a  specific  test.  Additionally, the test is 1 of 5 variables that, if positive, indicate that a patient would benefit from cervical traction through a preliminary CPR back in  2009 .  The latter makes common sense and for most of you reading, it has probably been preached to you in your graduate studies.  Nevertheless, a positive test is  not an encouraging screen  to help your cli...

Podcast:  Download file  |  Play in new window Physios have issues too. The real story is do they deal with them like a physio or like a patient. Listen in on how Jason deals with his glut issues. Please subscribe and rate us on iTunes! Subscribe on Google Play Music Untold Physio Stories is sponsored by the EDGE Mobility System, featuring the EDGE Mobility Tool for IASTM, EDGE Mobility Bands, webinars, ebooks, Pain Science Education products and more! Check it out at  edgemobilitysystem.com  .  Be sure to also connect with Dr. Erson Religioso at  Modern Manual Therapy  and Jason Shane at  Shane Physiotherapy . Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on themanualtherapist.com Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

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Today is the last day for the EDGE Mobility System Black Friday - Cyber Monday sale! Just wanted to give a quick demo of one of popular products, The EDGE Back Support. EDGE Back Support Advantages strap to make it fit any chair adjustable to 3 different levels of convexity optional pillow that is backed by flexible plastic - it won't ware out like other popular lumbar rolls able to be used for mobility exercises in supine or sitting Mobility Exercises with The EDGE Back Support The EDGE Back Support is on sale today! Last day to save for Cyber Monday 2018 - use coupon code turkey20 at checkout to save 20%! Use them in your waiting rooms! Keeping it Eclectic... x This article was originally posted on themanualtherapist.com Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

3 Days Left to save! Part of being being mindful are practicing gratitudes. The MMT Team and I so grateful for your support, comments, and shares! To give thanks, I am having a sale on all EDGE Mobility System products with the coupon code turkey20 This includes our popular and new  EDGE Back Support ,  EDGE Suspension Trainer ,  The Occlusion Cuff for BFR , as well as our classics -  The EDGE Mobility Tool ,  Mirror Box , and  EDGE Mobility Bands ! Sale ends Nov 28, midnight EST. Click below to save! Click here to apply the 20% off coupon to your cart! Ends Cyber Monday 11-28 midnight EST! IASTM Technique 2.0 is 9.0 of training in IASTM, Compression Wrapping, and Functional Cupping! Eligible for CEUs and $50 off with the link below! With our popular new MMT Webinars, full lectures from my MMT seminars, Q...

Photo Courtesy:  https://medisavvy.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Cervical-Distraction-Test.jpg Cervical Distraction Test, or also known as Foraminal Distraction Test or Neck Distraction Test, is a common orthopedic test.  It has historically been utilized and studied to determine nerve root compression indicating a diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy, especially in the prevalent  lower cervical spine .  The diagnostic utility is fair to poor (less than a coin flip) in regards to  screening ,  but  has promising value to be a  specific  test.  Additionally, the test is 1 of 5 variables that, if positive, indicate that a patient would benefit from cervical traction through a preliminary CPR back in  2009 .  The latter makes common sense and for most of you reading, it has probably been preached to you in your graduate studies.  Nevertheless, a positive test is  not an encouraging screen  to help your cli...

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has a lot to be thankful for, especially our amazing members. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! AMTA's office will be closed November 23-24, with normal business hours resuming on November 27. Resources for Massage Therapists Read the new issue of Massage Therapy Journal  » Browse 60+ Online CE Courses » AMTA Members save up to 30% at Massage Warehouse » Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

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The MMT Team and I are taking a break for the holidays! I hope you guys are enjoying the blog this year and as always we have more awesome content coming your way as soon as next week! Everyone should be practicing gratitudes each day for well being and I am always grateful for all of your support, shares, and comments! To give thanks, I am having a sale on all EDGE Mobility System products with the coupon code turkey20 This includes our popular and new  EDGE Back Support ,  EDGE Suspension Trainer ,  The Occlusion Cuff for BFR , as well as our classics -  The EDGE Mobility Tool ,  Mirror Box , and  EDGE Mobility Bands ! Sale ends Nov 28, midnight EST. Click below to save! Click here to apply the 20% off coupon to your cart! Ends Cyber Monday 11-28 midnight EST! IASTM Technique 2.0 is 9.0 of training in IASTM, Compression Wrapping, and Funct...