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AMTA Launches Redesigned Website

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Top 5 Fridays! 5 Tips to Reduce Running Injuries

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👉🏻While running alone is not the cure for COVID-19 🦠we all know that there are many benefits of running including a good boost to our immune systems (unless in really heavy training where immunosuppression may occur) 👟  Reposted with permission from Brad Beer’s Instagram _ ☝🏻Here’s 5 tips to help you get the most out of your running & reduce the likelihood of being sidelined by an injury 🤕Of course there’s more -like be respectful of walkers, don’t run in groups etc, but for now here’s my top 5: _ 1️⃣ Listen to your body:  @shonahalson on  @physicalperformanceshow concluded that this is an essential skill (but often overlooked ‘art form’) to being able to absorb train loads. Super important with the stressors that this pandemic has created 👂🏻 . 2️⃣ Pay attention to your mood: similar to above -recovery scientists concluded that mood assessment is as valid of indication as any re an athlete’s readiness to train/insight into adaptation to prior trai...

AMTA Is Committed to Keeping You Informed on COVID-19

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The health of our AMTA community is our absolute top priority. In light of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments, we’re committed to closely following updates and keeping everyone’s health top of mind.  We’ll be updating this news page regularly to share the latest information. Quick Links:  Coronavirus Resources Financial Relief Resources Advocacy and State Specific Information Financial Relief Resources March 27, 2020 - 1pm AMTA’s Government Relations team has been reaching out to federal, state and local governments about the need for financial assistance for all massage therapists. We will be updating the Financial Relief Resources page with these efforts, along with additional resources to help you navigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis. AMTA Membership Dues Update March 23, 2020 - 5pm Effective immediately AMTA will no longer cancel memberships for non-payment through at least May 31, 2020.  We ask those m...

Untold Physio Stories - Have I Failed My Patient?

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Erson reaches out to a PT colleague and former Telehealth patient, Dr. Jon Diamond. It was a case that Erson widely considered a failure. Both Jon and Erson talk about what lead to the condition, the decision for surgery, and takeaways from cases you "can't help." You can reach Jon here at his site - Dynamic Sports PT 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... Keeping it Eclectic... This article was originally posted on Modern Manual Therapy Blog Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.co...

COVID-19 Financial Resources for Massage Therapists

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AMTA’s Government Relations team has been reaching out to federal, state and local governments about the need for financial assistance for all massage therapists. We will be updating this page with these efforts, along with additional resources to help you navigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 crisis. Unemployment Resources   State-Based Updates & How to Apply for Unemployment Federal COVID-19 Relief Package  Additional Financial Resources Unemployment Resources The federal relief package expands the size and scope of unemployment benefits (often referred to as unemployment insurance),  including relief for workers who are   self-employed, as well as independent contractors . The details of this bill include: $250 billion to expand unemployment benefits Self-employed and independent contractors will receive unemployment benefits Unemployment benefits will be more generous, adding $600 per week on top of what a state nor...