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The lateral tibial glide is a great mobilization that restores ankle dorsiflexion. It often improves "knee stability" as well because it enables the tibia to glide efficiently over the talus instead of moving medially when restricted in lateral glide. This is a progression in full deep squat - the patient is a pediatric PT as well as a catcher and needs to have full mobility when shifting around in a squat position. Remember, to even get to pain free full squat, she needed to restore sidegliding in standing to the right, or ability of the lumbar spine/hip to accept load. Only after that mobilization was she able to progress to the lateral tibial glide in deep squat. Lateral Tibial Glide Mobilization Progression Go Beyond the seminar and don't make the same assumptions and mistakes I did. Join our next Modern Rehab Mastery Cohort - starts March 1, 2019. Learn Modern Manual Therapy, Modern Patient Education, and Modern Strength Training with 3 mentors for 3 mon...

The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is proud to announce the new Rick Boden Healer at Heart Scholarship in collaboration with Massage Envy Franchising, LLC . This scholarship is focused on encouraging students to commit to a program of self-care in their future practices. Launched at AMTA’s annual Schools Summit, Massage Envy will be contributing $5,000 to match AMTA’s student scholarship for a total of $10,000. One lucky student will receive the full amount to help pay the cost of massage school. All current massage school students are eligible for the award, with an application deadline of May 31, 2019. Students will need to submit an essay on the following: How do you plan to commit to a program of self-care as a practicing massage therapist, and what effect will this have on your ability to help and impact the health of others? Rick Boden was a massage therapist, educator, Massage Envy franchisee, and beloved member of the Massage Envy Franchising family. The variet...

The filing deadline for IRS tax returns is  Monday, April 15, 2019 . Here are a few resources to help massage therapists prepare their taxes. Taking Care of Your Taxes for Massage Therapists | 3 Credit Hours Learn a few pointers that will help take the pain out of filing your taxes, including the benefits of timely record keeping, preparation of accurate income tax returns and managing information to more successfully run your business.  Register now for this tax CE » TurboTax - Federal Free Edition | Member Benefit Get your biggest tax refund, guaranteed!  TurboTax  provides you with step-by-step guidance so you can have confidence your taxes are done right.  Log in to get started » Tax Tips | Massage Therapy Journal Read on to learn about the basics of keeping good records, as well as the information you’ll need to make tax time a breeze.  Keep reading » For additional information, take advantage of the...

A pulled muscle in the chest can result in mild discomfort or cause severe symptoms. Learn about the causes and treatment of a pulled chest muscle, as well as other possible causes of similar chest pain. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

In this episode, Erson, fresh with an experience of yet another newborn at home, has an exacerbation of his chronic wrist pain and radial nerve sensitization. Is it peripheral or central sensitization? Search for Untold Physio Stories on your favorite music/podcast apps! 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 Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

The filing deadline for IRS tax returns is  Monday, April 15, 2019 . Here are a few resources to help massage therapists prepare their taxes. Taking Care of Your Taxes for Massage Therapists | 3 Credit Hours Learn a few pointers that will help take the pain out of filing your taxes, including the benefits of timely record keeping, preparation of accurate income tax returns and managing information to more successfully run your business.  Register now for this tax CE » TurboTax - Federal Free Edition | Member Benefit Get your biggest tax refund, guaranteed!  TurboTax  provides you with step-by-step guidance so you can have confidence your taxes are done right.  Log in to get started » Tax Tips | Massage Therapy Journal Read on to learn about the basics of keeping good records, as well as the information you’ll need to make tax time a breeze.  Keep reading » For additional information, take advantage of the...

We've all been guilty of "cutting to the chase." Or in my traditional OMPT days, cutting off the patient's long and complicated history so you can get right to passive care! I've incorporated many of these questions into my evaluation, and the initial patient encounter is sometimes 3/4 of my evaluation. It's my favorite part of the visit. Here's a great quick slideshow of Critical Questions (more than 5 so bonus for this Friday) you NEED to be asking during the evaluation. Go Beyond the seminar and don't make the same assumptions and mistakes I did. Join our next Modern Rehab Mastery Cohort - starts March 1, 2019. Learn Modern Manual Therapy, Modern Patient Education, and Modern Strength Training with 3 mentors for 3 months. Daily discussions, weekly live videos/case reviews and more! Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

People can strengthen and define the lower chest by performing exercises that target the pectoral muscles. These exercises use either barbells, dumbbells, cables, or a person's own body weight. In this article, we look at five specific strength training exercises for the lower chest. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Keeping the hands and wrists strong and mobile can help reduce the chances of injury. These stretches can help anyone who regularly works with their hands reduce stiffness and avoid complications. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

There are a lot of amazing stories out there about the Apple Watch. It's a successful wearable, it upended Fitbit, it has saved lives by detecting falls and irregular heartbeats. In this Untold Physio Stories, our special guest recounts how the Apple Watch caused an injury. Search for Untold Physio Stories on your favorite music/podcast apps! 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/

Pain Science Education is one of the best things to ever happen to the rehab profession. I remember just how eye opening and mind blowing David Butler's first Explain Pain course was in 2002. Yes, I took it 17 years ago. I remember thinking, this is going to change EVERYTHING! 5 Things You Don't Learn About Pain Science  use the arrows to advance the slides Text placeholder by Erson Religioso III It did and it didn't. I've been using many of the metaphors, stories, research snippets, and other ways in my approach to patient education and interaction since then. My experience is that those who need it the most, are those who respond the least or are the most skeptical, close minded, or downright upset over your so called "explanations." I still recommend taking some version of pain science course, if only to learn how to dispell myths and make patient less dependent on passive quick fixes. You'll do all of us a favor who are trying to get pat...

Regular exercise can help improve asthma symptoms in the long term. To benefit from exercise, people can take medication to control their asthma symptoms and use certain strategies to prevent asthma attacks. Learn about the best types of exercise for asthma here. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler -- Albert Einstein We've all heard of KISS, No, not the rock band that grew to fame in the 80's. I'm talking about the phrase  "Keep It Simple, S....(insert your word of choice)" Within our profession, there has been a propensity to make things more complex than necessary Why is that? There are several possible explanations. I heard Greg Lehman (@GregLehman) make an interesting observation while on the Chews Health Podcast (@TPMpodcast) and more recently the NAF Podcast with Adam Meakins (@AdamMeakins): "There are a lot of smart people in the profession. It's hard to get in [to school] and you work really hard and I think there's a desire to do something that's complex because simple makes it seem that anybody can do it."  That does make a lot of sense. However, do patients want what's simple? Ideally, I think so, but I so know that if we each reflect upon our own...

On this episode, Andrew talks about a PT colleague with recent onset of TMJ pain after hiking. What was the novel solution this time? One that you wouldn't guess! Check out Andrew and Erson's new online mentoring group at Modern Rehab Mastery ! Search for Untold Physio Stories on your favorite music/podcast apps! 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/

A #MMTTV Q&A from a student of my online course - Modern Manual Therapy: The Eclectic Approach to UQ and LQ Assessment and Treatment - https://modmt.com/onlineseminar had a question. Can you use Deep Friction Massage to Realign Scar Tissue After Surgery or Injury? If you want to go beyond the seminar, our next cohort for Modern Rehab Mastery, our one of a kind online mentoring group is starting soon! Sign up here . Want to learn in person? Attend a #manualtherapyparty! Check out our course calendar below! Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on themanualtherapist.com Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

As AMTA announced in early January, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through an Inter-Agency Task Force, has published a draft report on pain management best practices. This draft calls for individualized, patient-centered pain management, and it includes recommendations related to massage therapy. Your Opportunity to Comment AMTA has provided its comments to the task force and encourages those massage therapists engaged in healthcare and those with interest in providing massage therapy in collaboration with healthcare facilities and insurance to comment on the massage therapy portions of the draft guidelines. All comments must be received by their deadline of April 1, 2019 . AMTA continues to be actively engaged with HHS and the Task Force to work toward massage therapy’s full inclusion as part of the recommendations. This has included direct meetings with the chair of the Task Force and other stakeholder groups. AMTA has commended the Task Force for it...

AMTA continues to engage the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about full inclusion of massage therapy under Medicare Advantage programs as an option for members in licensed states who wish to be involved. In January, CMS wrote to all Medicare Advantage programs, taking it one step further to include massage therapy as a covered benefit. In their recommendations for 2020, they encourage the plans to cover massage therapy, rather than just saying it would be accepted by CMS as they indicated for 2019. The CMS letter now says the following about “ Non-Opioid Pain Management Supplemental Benefits” “CMS encourages MA (Medicare Advantage) organizations to consider Part C benefit designs for supplemental benefits that address medically-approved non-opioid pain management and complementary and integrative treatments. For example, “peer support services” delivered by qualified individuals may be effective in facilitating recovery and assist in navigating health care resources....

Certain foot and leg stretches can speed up recovery and relieve the pain of plantar fasciitis. In this article, we provide a visual guide to exercises that can help. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

There are only a couple days left to register for the AMTA 2019 Schools Summit, taking place February 21-22 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The deadline for online registration closes February 7, so be sure to reserve now . The AMTA Schools Summit, held annually, provides massage therapy school teachers and administrators with the opportunity to come together for two days of learning and networking. This is the largest gathering of its kind in the country. Attendees come from all over to learn and meet others just like them working in the field of massage therapy. If you’re looking for the chance to expand your network and gain new skills to help you and your school succeed, this event is for you. We hope to see you there! Register Online » Looking for more information on AMTA 2019 Schools Summit? Hotel & Travel Schedule Education Sessions Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

In this story, Erson recounts trying it "his way" with a hamstring strain on an otherwise healthy young athlete. After getting little results with increase in function after light soft tissue work for a few weeks, his intern politely asked for a change on the patient's behalf. Search for Untold Physio Stories on your favorite music/podcast apps! 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/

🛑Here are a list of myths that are commonly believed and still taught despite there being a wealth of evidence to the contrary. I've believed most of these things at some point in my 20 year career and the reason is always the same. We are victims of our own success. You apply technique or exercise "x" - it works, and the mechanisms or reasons behind why it works or why you're supposed to use it are automagically validated. 🧙‍♂️ I'm not saying don't use these things if they work for you. What I am saying is you can do things differently than the way they're traditionally taught. Don't try to force someone into explanations they're not ready for. Don't use painful treatments, even if research shows it's ok to load a tendinopathy into pain; you're kind of a jerk if you can actually make it more comfortable for the patient using some modulatory technique. What are some of the things that you used to do or believe that you'...