Jony Sena

Today, I talk about an important question my brother asked me the other day: “Is physical therapy school really that expensive?”  The answer is of course, yes. But the debt you acquire from it doesn’t have to be a burden. In the short video below, I explain why! This is probably hard to believe. Below are five main points I teach about this topic to help you change your mindset. #1 You are your own best asset. The $150K or whatever you have in debt is invested in something that is not going to depreciate. Your education will only continue to serve you and improve for the next 20, 30 or even 50+ years, unlike a car that loses 20% of its value the moment you drive off the lot, or the iPhone, TV or whatever material things people buy that just go on a credit card at 20% interest. #2 Successful entrepreneurs use debt as leverage. Debt helps them build their empire and create assets (systems, businesses, investment properties, etc.) that pay ongoing returns. #3 Stop waitin...

AMTA has actively engaged the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about the inclusion of massage therapy under Medicare Advantage programs as an option for members in licensed states who wish to be involved. In September, AMTA wrote to 700 Medicare Advantage programs encouraging them to support the April 2018 clarification by CMS that they should work toward including massage therapy for pain provided by a state licensed massage therapist as soon as possible. CMS has recently announced that many Advantage plans will cover massage therapy in this way, beginning in 2019. "As a result of the new flexibilities on supplemental benefits available for the first time in 2019, about 270 plans are providing nearly 1.5 million enrollees with access to the following new types of benefits:  Expanded health related supplemental benefits, such as adult day care services, in-home support services, caregiver support services, home-based palliative care and therapeutic massage...

DRAM/DRA  is the acronym for diastasis of the rectus abdominus muscle, which is a separation between the left and right halves of the rectus abdominus through widening for the central ligament known as the linea alba (LA). This increase in inter-rectus distance (IRD) has been shown to be  present in 27%-100% of women during the second and third trimester of pregnancy and up to 68% of women in the post-partum period  (Hilde, Tennfjord, Sperstad & Engh., 2017). Currently, there are only a small amount of research trials investigating this condition. There is no evidence that confirms that there are any risk factors for developing a DRAM (Gluppe, et al., 2018). “Natural resolution and greatest recovery of DRAM occurs between 1 day and 8 weeks after delivery, after which time recovery plateaus” (Benjamin, van de Water & Peiris., 2014, p.1). It is suggested that increasing the distance between the rectus abdominus muscle through a DRAM may lead to reduced lower back...

Regularly stretching the middle back can loosen muscles, improve posture, and relieve or prevent back pain. We give step-by-step instructions for eight of the best mid back stretches. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Ever wonder how to make a patient realize they play a crucial role in their recovery? Problems with activity need ACTIVE solutions, not more passive "this will fix or realign you" care. Here is a simple way I use a number line to explain triggers and resets and how a vigilant nervous system needs convincing and dosage to make any improvement made in the clinic last. Worried that this will cause increased fear avoidance? This is how you prevent it while using a similar explanation. Explaining a Patient's Role in Their Recovery Want to learn in person? Attend a #manualtherapyparty! Check out our course calendar below! Learn more online! 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! Check out Modern Manual Therapy! Keeping it Eclectic... This ar...

Be sure to secure your spot early for  AMTA 2019 Schools Summit , taking place February 21-22 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is your chance to learn, network and discover all the “Queen City” has to offer. Below are just a few of the many things Schools Summit attendees will have to look forward to during their visit. Reserve your spot now » Things to do in Charlotte, NC: Soul Food Try some real home-style southern cooking at one of Charlotte’s many top-notch soul food restaurants. The city has something for every palate, whether you’re looking for modernized Southern fare, like Dogwood’s duck and dumplings, or more traditional options like Price’s fried chicken or La’wan’s famous fired salt & pepper catfish.  Museums Art lovers, be sure you leave time to check out the Mint Museum, which holds one of the largest collections of American and European art in the Southeast. Fancy yourself more of a history buff? Levine Museum of the New Sout...

Huge Holiday sale going on now! The Holiday Sale ends today, Cyber Monday, Nov 26, at midnight EST! As a reminder you can get the amazing deals below! Click on them to save and level up your learning, expand your toolbag, and get loading! 1) 15% off EVERYTHING at EDGE Mobility System this includes The EDGE Mobility Tool, EDGE Restriction System BFR Cuffs, Modern Strength Training Online BFR Certification Seminar/training, EDGE Suspension Trainer and more!  Click the link to have the coupon auto applied at checkout! 2) $50 of The Eclectic Approach to UQ and LQ Assessment and Treatment Online Seminar Our flagship course is finally fully online! 26 modules and 11.5 hours worth of content and eligible for CEUs click the link to have $50 off the normal $199.99 asking price 3) $50 off IASTM Technique 2.0 Want to learn IASTM, Cupping, and Compression Wrapping from both myself and Dr. Mike Reinold? IASTM Technique doesn't get discounted often, but it's $50 off the norm...

Huge Holiday sale going on now! I am so thankful for your support! Here are 5 amazing deals you can get on our seminars, products, and subscriptions! To give thanks, we're having a HUGE sale on the following - click to save, if coupon, will be auto applied at checkout! 1) 15% off EVERYTHING at EDGE Mobility System this includes The EDGE Mobility Tool, EDGE Restriction System BFR Cuffs, Modern Strength Training Online BFR Certification Seminar/training, EDGE Suspension Trainer and more!  Click the link to have the coupon auto applied at checkout! 2) $50 of The Eclectic Approach to UQ and LQ Assessment and Treatment Online Seminar Our flagship course is finally fully online! 26 modules and 11.5 hours worth of content and eligible for CEUs click the link to have $50 off the normal $199.99 asking price 3) $50 off IASTM Technique 2.0 Want to learn IASTM, Cupping, and Compression Wrapping from both myself and Dr. Mike Reinold? IASTM Technique doesn't get discounted...

The holiday season is officially upon us, make the most of it with your massage practice. This is a great time to draw in new clients and re-engage existing ones. Get started with these tips. 1. Update or list your practice on AMTA’s FindAMassageTherapist.org . AMTA actively promotes the site to consumers – and listings are free for AMTA members! Make sure your profile is up to date with holiday hours and current contact information. Learn more about promoting your practice » 2. Massage therapy is a popular gift. Offer gift certificates with AMTA’s free downloadable Gift Certificate Template. Update the template with your information and let clients know they can purchase gift certificates.  Get the free downloadable gift certificate template » 3. Have resources on hand to talk to and engage current and new clients about the benefits of massage. Use AMTA’s library of resources to find printable handouts that apply to your clients.  Find printable resource...

Addressing the Opioid Epidemic with Massage Therapy As the United States struggles with an epidemic of opioid use and its devastating effects on lives, society and the economy, it's important to consider the role massage therapy can play in pain management. Hear from leading experts at the International Massage Therapy Research Conference  as they discuss integrative strategies to address the current opioid crisis, and the innovative research on the horizon.  Register to secure your spot today!  Panelists include:  Robert Kerns, PhD, Yale University  Dr. Kerns is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Psychology at Yale University. He is currently the Program Director of the Yale-based National Institutes of Health - Department of Defense - Veterans Affairs Pain Management Collaboratory Coordinating Center.  Lt. Gen. (RET) Eric Schoomaker, MD, PhD, Uniformed Services University  Dr. Schoomaker served as the 42nd Surgeon General of th...

Addressing the Opioid Epidemic with Massage Therapy As the United States struggles with an epidemic of opioid use and its devastating effects on lives, society and the economy, it's important to consider the role massage therapy can play in pain management. Attend this session at the International Massage Therapy Research Conference to hear from leading experts, as they discuss the current opioid crisis, integrative strategies to address it, and the innovative research on the horizon.  Register to secure your spot today!  Panelists include:  Robert Kerns, PhD, Yale University  Dr. Kerns is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Psychology at Yale University. He is currently the Program Director of the Yale-based National Institutes of Health - Department of Defense - Veterans Affairs Pain Management Collaboratory Coordinating Center.  Lt. Gen. (RET) Eric Schoomaker, MD, PhD, Uniformed Services University  Dr. Schoomaker served as the 42nd Sur...

The holiday season is officially upon us, make the most of it with your massage practice. This is a great time to draw in new clients and re-engage existing ones. Get started with these tips. 1. Update or list your practice on AMTA’s FindAMassageTherapist.org . AMTA actively promotes the site to consumers – and listings are free for AMTA members! Make sure your profile is up to date with holiday hours and current contact information. Learn more about promoting your practice » 2. Massage therapy is a popular gift. Offer gift certificates with AMTA’s free downloadable Gift Certificate Template. Update the template with your information and let clients know they can purchase gift certificates.  Get the free downloadable gift certificate template » 3. Have resources on hand to talk to and engage current and new clients about the benefits of massage. Use AMTA’s library of resources to find printable handouts that apply to your clients.  Find printable resource...

This is a variation on a classic mobilization technique. (I would give credit, but I do not teach for the institute that originated similar techniques and am not allowed to use their copyrighted terms). Tibial Internal rotation is often limited with conditions like patellofemoral syndrome - what I call "knee pain" 😂 - and a functional mobilization, or in weight bearing with the rotation force applied during the painful activity, like a lunge, squat, or step up/down often makes it pain free. In this case, simultaneous tibial IR and distal femoral lateral glide was applied which abolished lateral knee pain and also improved ankle dorsiflexion. As a bonus, the patient can make sure the knee tracks over the 2nd metatarsal in closed chain. A high dosage of this mobilization performed hourly for a few days should help restore pain free function and get the patient ready for loading/strengthening. Functional Mobilization for Lateral Knee Pain MMT: The Eclectic Approach t...

DRAM/DRA  is the acronym for diastasis of the rectus abdominus muscle, which is a separation between the left and right halves of the rectus abdominus through widening for the central ligament known as the linea alba (LA). This increase in inter-rectus distance (IRD) has been shown to be  present in 27%-100% of women during the second and third trimester of pregnancy and up to 68% of women in the post-partum period  (Hilde, Tennfjord, Sperstad & Engh., 2017). Currently, there are only a small amount of research trials investigating this condition. There is no evidence that confirms that there are any risk factors for developing a DRAM (Gluppe, et al., 2018). “Natural resolution and greatest recovery of DRAM occurs between 1 day and 8 weeks after delivery, after which time recovery plateaus” (Benjamin, van de Water & Peiris., 2014, p.1). It is suggested that increasing the distance between the rectus abdominus muscle through a DRAM may lead to reduced lower back...