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So your best needling/IASTM/soft tissue/manip improved cervical/scapular/shoulder ROM. What next? After manual therapy or a repeated loading strategy, pain and ROM is often rapidly improved.  Repeated passive end range loading often keeps this improvement between visits.  However, many times restoration of motion and improvement in pain thresholds does not always improve higher function or tissue resiliency to load. When motion is realistically symmetrical and threat free in all planes, someone can move their shoulder and head/neck with varying rates of speed, I stabilize the area with eccentric isometric shoulder shrugs. In this case, cervical/shoulder ROM was restored with light IASTM to the right cervical spine and right upper trap for a minute or so, followed by repeated cervical retraction and end range SB to the right. Upon 2nd or 3rd follow up, with the above motions cleared and functional pre-post test still being threat free, I would progress to this "stabi...

It's been another awesome year for MMT blog! Thanks for all your support, listening to our podcasts, watching and sharing vids on social media and attending live seminars. Here are our top 5 Blog Posts of 2018! Happy New Year! 5) Physical Therapists Talk Too Much! 4) Gluteal Tendinopathy 3) A Novel Mobilization for Acute Ankle Sprains 2) Improving Terminal Knee Extension in Post Total Knee Arthroplasty 1) Top 5 Things in Physical Therapy We Cannot Ignore Anymore! Want to learn in person? Attend a #manualtherapyparty! Check out our course calendar below! 2019 Calendar is live and registering early can save you $200! 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 article wa...

Author: Ben Fung, Chief Operating Officer We are in this interesting time in healthcare where things are truly getting shaken up. For every practice out there that is struggling is another that is flourishing. For every area that has a terrible marketplace price point for reimbursement comes another that seems "more like it" and far more favorable to the business owner or practice manager. AND, in this time when value based healthcare is on its way with some serious dollar based repercussions and incentives... disruption is EVERYWHERE and change is all over the place. Fortunately, there are constants despite disruptions that will NOT go away because healthcare is a people business. 3 Things In Healthcare That Are NOT GOING AWAY! 1. Disruption via Technology Disruption occurs when attributes are more conveniently combined or a capability is made more accessible. We've seen this from transistor technology disrupting vacuum tubes... all the way full circle to tubes com...

Just in time for the holidays! A Better Way to Mobilize the Thoracic Spine. Stop following all the "rules" that have since been disproven. You cannot and do not have to be specific. Don't worry about what level you're on (unless patient preferred), and the exact direction also doesn't matter. It's just novel stimulus and whatever is missing, motor control, a particular plane of motion, is often restored rapidly. Here are better and novel ways to mobilize the thoracic spine. A Better Way to Mobilize the Thoracic Spine I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season! Regular posts will continue after Christmas! Merry Christmas and enjoy your time off! Modern Manual Therapy: The Eclectic Approach to UQ and LQ Assessment and Treatment is on sale for the holidays! Use coupon code mmt50 to get $50 off this week only! Click below to Level Up and Learn More! Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on themanualtherapist.c...

When considering dizziness of cervical origin, it is well accepted in clinical practice to follow the rule of “diagnosis of exclusion”.  This means that you can suspect, but not confirm, dizziness or vertigo from the neck unless you rule out other competing diagnoses. It is thrown around from ones who try to invalidate the condition that  up to 90% of cases  can have a convincing alternative diagnosis.  Additionally, Cervicogenic Dizziness can affect populations across the lifespan with traumatic and even non-traumatic origin. Therefore, the prevalence of Cervicogenic Dizziness can be challenging to truly calculate. However, we can reach out to the literature to provide some input on how frequent patients have Cervicogenic Dizziness.  We provide a synopsis for you below to help with prevalence rates for these subcategories. Elderly / Geriatrics A classic study cited in most often comes from  Colledge et al in 1996 in BMJ .  This is a community bas...

The AMTA 2019 Schools Summit is only two months away! The Summit is taking place this year in Charlotte, North Carolina, February 21-22.   Register now » This is your opportunity to network and learn from like-minded professionals in the field of massage therapy education. In addition to the many networking events, Schools Summit is your chance to learn the latest research and practices to help your schools thrive. This year’s education sessions include: Highlights from the Science of Learning with Whitney Lowe, BA, LMT Interdisciplinary Competencies for Massage Therapists in Health Care with Robin Anderson, MEd, LMT, BCTMB, CEAS and Brent Jackson, BA, LMT AMTA’s 2019 Massage Profession Research Report with Cynthia Ribeiro, LMT and Winona Bontrager, LPN, LMT Grassroots Marketing: How to Fill a Classroom with Word-of-Mouth Referrals with Jodi Scholes, LMT  Teaching Ethics in the 21st Century with Julie Goodwin, LMT Teaching Pain Management...

Are you taking advantage of your benefits as an AMTA member?  These were the top AMTA membership benefits of 2018! 1.  Massage Warehouse Discount  |   Save up to 30% Every Day + Flat Rate Shipping! Added in 2018: account sync between AMTA member and Massage Warehouse accounts! 2.  Client Resources   | AMTA has everything you need to talk with your clients about massage therapy. Get downloadable client resources to market your practice and share with clients now.  3.  Free Profile on AMTA's Find a Massage Therapist locator service  | Thousands of AMTA members list their practice at FindaMassageTherapist.org to get FREE advertising from AMTA! 4.  Free Member Websites  | Market your practice with a free member website. Features include mobile responsive designs, choice of colors and themes ! 5.  Continuing Education  | Members save 40% on the highest quality online courses and in-person continuing education. ...

If you’ve been thinking about a change in the company, adding new skills, or taking your career to the next level, there’s no better time to make that real than New Year. AMTA is here to support you throughout your career. These resources can help you jump start your massage therapy career in the New Year. 1. AMTA’s job search tools include everything you need to get started in 2019. Get tips on writing your resume and cover letters, search job postings and add your resume to the job bank. Browse all of AMTA's job search tools » 2. AMTA’s online courses can help you expand your skills and offerings, learn business and marketing strategies to promote your practice and help you with self-care strategies to avoid burnout and injury. Find an online course to expand your skills » 3. Find a mentor who can help you get to the next stage of your career. Learn more about AMTA's mentor program » Additional Resources to Boost for Your Career Add your resume to AMTA’...

Erson and Andrew share some of their most memorable, and  gross clinical experiences. Do you have any to share? Comment in social media or leave us an email! Photo by  NeONBRAND  on  Unsplash Search for Untold Physio Stories on your favorite music/podcast apps![/caption] 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 Andrew Rothschild at  Modern Patient  Education . Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on themanualtherapist.com Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

This post was first found on UpDoc Media Show Notes: Facebook is the #1 most utilized social media platform in the world, and, it's not going to slow down any time soon. With 72% of all Internet users being active social media users and over 80% of healthcare consumers relying upon internet content for healthcare decisions, Facebook is a strong place to start in getting more patients from new marketplaces. Almost 50% of healthcare consumers use social media for healthcare-related information. With such a perfect channel in place, clinical practices should utilize this powerful targeting platform for new patients — getting the right message, in front of the right audience, at the right time, for the right action. The steps to get fantastic results need to be crafted and precise. After that, it's just consistently putting out more valuable content to draw in more patients. Enjoy! Want to learn more about bringing your company name to the forefront of what people see...

Give the Gift of Massage Therapy This Holiday Season  Massage Therapy Makes a Great Gift » Are you searching for the perfect gift for friends and family this holiday season? Share the health benefits of massage therapy by giving a gift certificate.   3 Tips to Overcome Holiday Stress  » While its called the "season of joy" this time of year can be busy and taxing. Here are a few tips to overcome stress during the holidays.  Free Massage Therapy Gift Certificate Template  » AMTA members can download a free customizable gift certificate template to use in their massage therapy practice. Please remember to log in to access the template. AMTA's Office will be closed December 24-25, 31, and January 1. During this time, feel free to catch up on our latest issue of  Massage Therapy Journal  featuring topics on self-care and orthopedic pathologies. If you need end-of-the-year CE credits, try one of the new 2018 AMTA courses, adding to th...

Palpation studies show the assessment of trigger point to be unreliable. If your treatment, whether smashing, needling etc, is based upon palpation, the least we can have is reliability. ( study here ) In Modern Manual Therapy, we show pain free ways to inhibit tender areas, but without focusing on "eliminating trigger points" or eliciting referral or twitch responses. There are times when a higher tone/tender area may be limiting motion, but you don't need to needle it or smash it with a ball. This video is my quick take on what trigger points are and why palpation is unreliable. Are Trigger Points Really a Thing? It's a shorter segment from the full video on MMT Premium Our full online seminar is now available!  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 ne...

Take advantage of AMTA’s regular advertising and list your massage practice – even if you have your own website! Creating your profile is easy. Follow these simple directions to get set up! Log into your account and follow along to get your practice listed. 1. Select FAMT from the Menu at the Top Complete the form with your contact information – and don’t forget to select the box to opt-in to the Find a Massage Therapist Search. You can create a custom URL as well. While your address is required it can be hidden from searches. This can be helpful if you come to your clients. Do you work for someone else? Include the address and contact details for the practice. 2. Opt-in to FAMT and Verify the Information Right below the opt-in box is where you can select your URL. This is another way to market your practice – your name or business name to create a personalized URL to share with current and potential clients. Your address will automatically show up. Double check that the in...

AMTA is pleased to announce that 94.4% of Professional Members voting in the AMTA National Board Election approved the slate of new board directors to take office on March 1, 2019. The new or returning board members will be Steven Albertson (IL), Bob Jantsch (PA), Kimberly Kane-Santos (PA), Ed Sansbury (NC) and LaDonna Ward (AL). They will join five continuing Board Directors –– Christine Bailor-Goodlander (NY),  Angela Barker (WV), Michaele Colizza (RI), Patricia Phillips (WA) and Scott Raymond (CT) for FY 2019-20. On March 1, 2019, President-Elect, Christopher Deery (PA) will become AMTA President and current President, Joan Nichols (GA), will continue on the Board as Immediate-Past President.  The Board of Directors sets the direction for AMTA and its commitment to advancing the profession. The slate process and election allow the association to best ensure that board members have the skills and knowledge to direct AMTA as it continues its rapid growth, and...

The Talking Tendons podcast was first found on tendinopathyrehab.com In this week's podcast, I delve into the minefield that is isometric exercise. Is it the best thing since sliced bread? Does everyone respond? What are the key questions we need to understand?  On another note, I am excited to announce the  UPDATE  of my  Mastering Lower Limb Tendinopathy course . It will be launched this  December   and will include all the new evidence out and lots of new clinical info!   Hope you enjoy! Peter More Podcasts 1.  Efficacy of PRP injections for tendinopathy…really? 2.  Non-uniform Achilles tendon strain: What is it and should we care? 3.  Technology focused systematic reviews that will change your practice 4.  Finally some quality exercise research for the management of gluteal tendinopathy 5.  What’s the deal with gluteal strength and patellar tendinopathy: big fish, small fish, or not even in the sea...

A lateral collateral ligament (LCL) sprain occurs when there is a tear in the ligaments on the outside of the knee. Causes include sports injuries and accidents. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and weakness. Treatment involves rest, medications, and possibly physical therapy. Learn more about LCL sprains here. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/