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In this quick video, I demonstrate how to use an EDGE Suspension Trainer  to quickly and easily improve toe touch. Activating an isometric flexion pattern is usually enough to improve this pattern. Activating the flexion pattern without the perception of stretch rapidly increases mobility. Try it and leave comments whether or not it worked for you! Easy Toe Touch Warm Up Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on themanualtherapist.com Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Regular blog followers have often heard stories of me being very aggressive with IASTM, soft tissue technique, and joint mobilizations. 15 years ago, I would tell students if they hadn't bruised someone within the first week, they weren't being aggressive enough. If only I could reach those students now! Any technique you can do and have success with that is uncomfortable can be made either pain free or in the least, much less uncomfortable. Here are 5 Ways to Make Joint Mobilizations Pain Free 1) Breathing many manual therapists use breathing for spinal techniques, particularly exhalation during thrust manipulation a good, slow diaphragmatic exhalation can decrease tone, and thus tenderness to touch why limit this powerful and simple technique to just thrust manips or spinal mobilizations? if your patient can breathe diaphragmatically, have them do a good long exhale during any  painful or uncomfortable joint technique and see if it helps with perception of stretch...

The therapeutic benefits of massage continue to be researched and studied. Recent research has shown the effectiveness of massage for conditions such as low back pain , reducing headache frequency and decreasing pain in cancer patients , just to name a few. Why it is important to stay informed on the current research in massage therapy?  Research validates techniques that work It helps others understand the importance of what you do It helps others see you as a part of the health care team It provides you the opportunity to help your clients achieve better outcomes AMTA is here to help you stay informed on research! Check out the resources below to learn more about current massage therapy research and how to apply it to your practice. Research at AMTA 2018 National Convention New Massage Research: Staying Current so You Can Better Help Your Clients  with Anneke Bender, Erika Larson, Michelle Lipnicki, and Jeanne Massingill 4 CE Credits | Friday, August 10 ...

Physical therapy continues to grow and evolve. So must Therapy Insiders podcast. We’ve recorded over 120 episodes over 5 years. We’ve had amazing conversations and discussions. It’s time to switch things up! Welcome to a new season of Therapy Insiders podcast from UpDoc Media.  New LIVE eps are scheduled every Fri noon EST. Tune in to the MMT Facebook page to post your comments and questions! Tune in to hear what this season has in-store! Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on themanualtherapist.com Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

For a couple months now, we've been running this series called "Dear Employees... Dear Employers..." The content came together from an open letter anonymous survey. Today, we wanted to share with you even more of the survey results in what employers wished their team would know, and what employees wished their company managers could be aware of. Warning: If easily offended, just watch the video. Otherwise, if ready to help elevate the profession... read on, below! Dear Employees… I wish you knew… How many things I deal with as a manager behind the scenes so you don't have to. How much it really cost me to employ you & how much of a sacrifice in revenue I am making to allow you to have a structured mentorship program. I truly wish you knew the value of healthcare benefits. I wish you knew what a luxury it is to treat 1 person at a time. How hard it is to be an owner. How tough it is to meet payroll and keep the lights on. How thin margins are in ...

"People were so friendly and helpful for a first timer! I was a first timer for the national convention (have done many state ones) ... I felt so welcomed & recognized! It was great to be among my peers!" - AMTA 2017 National Convention Attendee Whether it’s your first AMTA Convention, or your first conference EVER, here are some tips to prep you for the AMTA 2018 National Convention! Tips for Registering for AMTA National Convention What is this again? AMTA 2018 National Convention August 9-11 in Washington, DC You can earn 18+ massage therapy continuing education credits at Convention (also called CEs or CEUs). This means if you attend Thursday, August 9 through Saturday, August 11, and choose courses with the maximum number of hours you will earn 18 CE Credits. What is the "+" in "18+"?  There are two  pre-convention workshops  offered on Wednesday, August 8, that are worth 8 credit hours each. Registration for these is an add...

Calcific tendonitis is a condition where deposits of calcium build up in a tendon or muscle, which can lead to pain and reduced movement. It often occurs in the shoulder. We look at the possible risk factors for this condition, its signs and symptoms, the available treatment options, and how long recovery takes. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

How Nutrition Affects Wellness was first seen on http://IMAGINEWELLNESSCENTER.com Have you ever heard the saying that you are what you eat? Most people have heard the expression, but they very rarely allow it to influence their nutrition. They may happily cram fast food cheeseburgers into their mouth several times […] Via Dr. J's Imagine Wellness Centre - Feed http://imaginewellnesscentre.com Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

A lot of videos and experts out there will tell you using a mobility ball is a great way to decrease pain and increase mobility. They are not wrong about that. What could be better is the instruction itself. Like all manual techniques, you don't have to use a lot of force or make it uncomfortable to get rapid improvement. In this video, I go over how to use an EDGE Mobility Ball completely pain free. Breathing is the key to reducing tension, tone, and the perception of stretch. If you can't do it with 3-5 deep, slow, diaphragmatic breaths, smashing it to death probably isn't going to work either. Try it and leave some comments as to how much easier and comfortable it is! The Best Way to Use a Mobility Ball Want an approach that enhances your existing evaluation and treatment? No commercial model gives you THE answer. You need an approach that blends the modern with the old school. Live cases, webinars, lectures, Q&A, hundreds of techniques and more...

Part of my focus for the past few years has been expanding my knowledge base  outside  of traditional PT practice. Nutrition has been a big focus and getting people to focus on lifestyle changes is a great way of helping patients with a health problem that also just happens to have a persistent pain state or continuous re-injury. 5 Fundamental Key Points to Implementing Nutrition in PT 1) Knowing that Nutrition Impacts Rehabilitation Outcomes, Risk of  Developing Chronic Disease, and Quality of Life Nutrition is essentially fuel, the energy and nutrients for the body to do work, to survive, and to recover. The quality of fuel intake will influence the body’s overall metabolic state and outcomes.  2) Nutritional Screening At the bare minimum a screen must be performed. Identifying if your  client/patient needs nutritional intervention or referral. If done right, this can be easily added to your traditional intake forms or merely be a conversation....

Get There by Planes, Trains or Automobiles! Grab your friends or family and plan a trip to the  AMTA 2018 National Convention  where you'll find massage therapy continuing education, inspiration, networking and so much fun! The Essential Details The convention will take place August 9-11 in Washington, DC, at the  Marriott Wardman Park . Book your room early to secure your place in the hub of convention activity! Choose from 30+ rigorously vetted continuing education courses to earn 18+ CE credits.  Learn More about AMTA 2018 National Convention Arrive By Plane or Train Washington, DC, is serviced by Amtrak  trains and three different airports: Ronald Regan Washington National Airport  (DCA): 7.5 miles Washington Dulles International Airport  (IAD): 28.4 miles Other Regional Airports: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport  (BWI): 39 miles For the first time ever, we have partnered with United Airlines to ...

This video discusses the use of Doppler Ultrasound to determine arterial pulse in a limb. In the Modern Strength Training course, we use a 8mHz probe as it has a shallower focus and will will only grab vascular sounds, both arterial and venous depending on where you place it. Make sure to manually find the pulse, if possible, before using Doppler ultrasound. It will help narrow down the location of the artery so you aren’t fishing around to find it. Also, have a slight angle of the probe head proximal on the limb as blood flow travels proximal to distal and you will have the best chance to find the flow sounds. Once this skill is mastered, you can determine limb occlusion pressure (LOP) for blood flow restriction therapy/training (BFRT) which allows you to individualize the pressure to the patient. It helps take into account hydration status, time of day, cuff width and location, and many other factors. For more knowledge, check out the Modern Strength Training online product...

Any clinician working in the neuromusculoskeletal field knows we have a big problem in describing conditions that we diagnosis and treat.  You get 10 PTs to examine a patient and you may get 10 different explanations.  A colleague’s work has even just eliminated  all   abbreviations across all of their clinics as we can’t get that right either! Additionally, there has always been the  multi-term  description of a “joint problem”—somatic lesion, derangement, dysfunction, hypo mobile joint, hyper mobile joint, etc etc.  The trend is even getting  less  specific with conditions that have historically carried a diagnostic term.  Subacromial impingement is now being called anterior shoulder pain and patellofemoral pain syndrome is now being called anterior knee pain. One of the main reasons for this discrepancy is that we have a challenging time correlating the actual source of nocioception from a clinical exam, and can be even less ac...

Many of the country's leading massage CE presenters will be at the  AMTA 2018 National Convention , August 9-11 in Washington, DC.  With 30+ continuing education sessions to choose from, you can broaden your skill set with a variety of shorter CE classes, then take a deep dive into advanced topics like the classes below.  Browse 30+ Convention Courses Cervicogenic Headaches: Myofascial Techniques Instructor: Til Luchau Thursday, August 9 | 2 Credit Hours Learn a clear framework for distinguishing between cervicogenic and other types of headaches, as well as practical tips and specific suggestions that you can incorporate into your hands-on work right away. Learn More » In Safe Hands: Working with Clients with Fibromyalgia Instructor: Julie Goodwin Thursday, August 9 | 2 Credit Hours Helping clients with fibromyalgia can be challenging because symptoms can be transitory, responses to massage unpredictable and progress elusive. Explore the etiology, risk fact...