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The American Massage Therapy Association has had an exciting year of growth and success! We are pleased to announce that the association has won the following APEX Awards for excellence in communications.  Grand Award: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic with Massage Therapy Advocacy Campaign Award of Excellence: Massage Therapy Journal - 2018 Fall Issue  Award of Excellence: 75th Anniversary Campaign  The 31 st Annual APEX Awards are a competition for publishers, editors, writers and designers. Businesses, non-profits, agencies and freelance communicators can enter these awards to showcase their best writing, publications, campaigns, programs, design and media. The APEX Awards are based on excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence. Advocacy Campaign: Addressing the Opioid Epidemic with Massage Therapy Wins APEX Grand Award AMTA has been recognized with...

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In a recent Modern Manual Therapy Seminar, one of the more experienced clinicians in the room mentioned she has constant neck "stiffness." When asked why, she said, "Because I'm old." The video below is how I would innoculate that Thought Virus with visual and factual information. Interested in attending a MMT seminar live? Check out our course calendar  - can't make it live? Check out our fully online courses . 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 article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rss...

Treatment of BPPV can be one of the most rewarding procedures in the field of physical therapy — both for the patient but also the clinician!  There are not many instances in our profession that we can make life changing results in just  one  visit! When the diagnosis of posterior canal BPPV (most common canal involved) is made through history taking and clinical examination, the application of canalith repositioning procedure can be effectively performed with success rate as high as 80%.  However, for some individuals,  repeated  manuevers are necessary to achieve results. The question is,  why? This has been studied over the years with  conflicting  results over factors including: Age Which canal is involved Duration of symptoms Intensity of symptoms and Comorbidities (diabetes, high blood pressure, migraines, etc) For most vestibular therapists, the application of  two  canalith repositioning manuevers are performed...

I've been listening to podcasts and reading books on how to communicate better. It's a fasciating topic that you don't really think of as a clinician. There are researchers who actually look at the best ways of presenting new research or information to the general public. Here's a simple slideshow based on what we as clinicians commonly say, versus statements that are more likely to connect with a patients or make them more at ease with you as a medical professional. What would you rather hear? by Erson Religioso III Check out The Eclectic Approach to Modern Patient Education to learn how to connect with and educate patients on all the important topics you don't learn in school or traditional seminars. Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

No massage therapy business can survive without clients. Whether you are starting your massage therapy practice or expanding your existing practice, these AMTA online CE courses offer practical strategies to help you reach new clients. Grow Your Practice: Teach Wellness Classes 3 CE Credits Learn how to  confidently deliver  presentations  and courses about health and wellness that will help to improve success with current massage therapy clients and cultivate new clients.   Register now for this online CE  » Brand Your Way to Success 1.5 CE Credits Access branding tips and techniques for massage therapists to use, whether they are starting their practice or re-branding their businesses. Register now for this online CE » Resources for Your Massage Practice Browse 70+ NCBTMB-approved Online CE Courses » Free Sample Client Intake & SOAP Note Forms  » Measure Your Massage Business Marketing » Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 82...

The American Massage Therapy Association ® (AMTA ® ) congratulates Winona Bontrager as the fifth recipient of the Diane Polseno Lifetime Achievement Award and Jeffrey Montoya as the 2019 recipient of its Jerome Perlinski Teacher of the Year Award.   Diane Polseno Lifetime Achievement Award Winona Bontrager is a longtime AMTA volunteer, having served as its national President and a member of the Board of Directors from 2009 to 2015. She has represented AMTA in innumerable positions, including as its representative to the Integrative Healthcare Policy Consortium. In 2017, AMTA presented its new Trailblazer Award in her honor. Winona is also the founder and president of the Lancaster School of Massage in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Nominations for her to receive the Diane Polseno Lifetime Achievement Award, include tributes such as, “Winona has always been one to recognize innovation or opportunity to better serve all of our AMTA members, including students, schools, and practitione...

This post continues the Pre-Op Education Series by Dr. Luke Pederson, DPT. To catch up, check out Part 1 and Part 2 . Pain Science Education Although some studies show that PE results in reduced post-op pain levels, especially in the acute stages (1, 17, 25, 28, 29), there are also many studies that show no change in post-op pain levels with the addition of PE (1, 3, 4, 9, 11, 30). There are also some studies that show no change in post-op pain levels but do show a decrease in the use of pain medications post-op (9, 12, 26). According to Doering et al. (2000), this is possibly due to the fact that patients who receive PE have a better idea of what to expect and anticipate post-op pain and experiences. This, in turn, leads to better self-efficacy and the ability to better cope with post-op pain (9). A number of studies also note the limited impact of PE delivery on pain levels may be due to a lack of pain-specific education and overemphasis on pathoanatomy, biomedical models, a...

Did you know money is not your most valuable asset? In today’s post, I wanted to share how important something else is... Everyone thinks money is so valuable, but in reality, it’s what you do with the money that’s valuable. Maybe a vacation with your family, or a donation to charity—both of those are examples of ways money can be an asset. However, it’s still not your most valuable one. Your most valuable asset is how you leverage your time. Money comes and goes. It always leaves. But time? If you can figure out how to leverage your time properly, it will always be there. The number one mistake I see practice owners making is doing everything themselves. They mismanage their time in that way. In the beginning, sure, you’ve got plenty of time. But once you’re busy, you have to do everything yourself. Cleaning the clinic, answering the phones, setting up emails, designing a website—the list goes on. If you’re totally overwhelmed with tasks that aren’t in your “zone of genius...

Managing scars from surgery or other events can be a quality-of-life issue for many clients. Learn how massage therapy can help clients better manage scars - from both an appearance and an emotional aspect - in our new scars and massage online CE course . Register for our New Scars CE Course Today » Types of Scars  Massage can be an appropriate integrative therapy for clients with scarred or traumatized tissues. In order to make an impact, m assage therapists need to understand the different types of tissue and their role in the body, along with the many types of scars they may see in their practice, including: Hypertrophic Scars Keloid Scars Trauma Scars Surgical Scars Acne Scars The Benefits Massage Offers  Conventional medical treatments for scar reduction are limited, and many are invasive and expensive. Massage is cost-effective, appears to have few negative side effects, and clients may see the following improvements: Reduced scar heig...

One of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, Indianapolis is in the midst of a boom. Come to AMTA 2019 National Convention, and stay for the  flourishing culinary and brewing scene, thriving cultural institutions, and cool neighborhoods. Picture yourself in Indy! Where to eat Plenty of options for foodies, and people who just like good food, Indianapolis has a little of everything. Here are a few options close to the Indiana Convention Center and the AMTA Convention Hotel: 1. Head to Sugarfire for barbeque 2. Find breakfast and lunch basics plus coffee at Café Patachou 3. Please the whole group with the City Market Check out Indianapolis’ Top 25 Restaurants » Get outside Fall in Indy means beautiful weather and color. Get outside for some fresh air, while you’re there. Here are a few ways to explore the fall colors around the city:  1. White River Garden State Park - right in the center of the city. The park is home to the Indianapolis Zoo, Botanic Garde...

We all need to work on our weaknesses. Part of improvement is adapting from failures. Listen in on this particular and recent EPIC failure as Erson tries to actively listen to a patient who quite possibly never told her entire story. 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/