Posts

Untold Physio Stories S8:E9 - No Hablo Espanol

Have you heard? AMTA is promoting you on the radio!

Image
AMTA Launches Nationwide Radio Promotion of Massage & AMTA Members In honor of our 75th anniversary , the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) has launched a nationwide radio advertising campaign to promote our members and the massage therapy profession! The radio spots are on a variety of radio networks, such as I-Heart Radio Countdown with Mario Lopez. Because of the nature of the radio networks targeted, and reaching 1,400 stations, virtually every part of the U.S. will be covered. National surveys show that AMTA members are the most trusted massage therapists . As AMTA celebrates 75 years of health and wellness through massage therapy, this is an excellent opportunity to remind the public how to find an AMTA massage therapist through our Find a Massage Therapist national locator service . Tell your clients to listen for the radio ads and let you know when they hear them. This is a great way to help them recognize that you are among the most trusted massage therapist...

When Will it Ever Stop?

What to know about iliopsoas bursitis

A look at iliopsoas bursitis, a condition that can cause pain in the hip joint. Included is detail on recovery time and exercises for prevention. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

What is tendinosis?

In this article, learn about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for tendinosis, as well as what makes it different from tendinitis. Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/

A Better Way to Mobilize the Hip

Image
The body is too resilient for tissue to be affected rapidly. When we regain significant amounts of mobility and reduce pain within one session of manual therapy, the perception of stretch and/or threat is changed by the novel stimulation provided by the technique. This along with a positive interaction and expectations from the patient makes for rapid results. If tissues could change that fast rapidly from a stretch, one simple workout would also result in hypertrophy. Tissues do change, just with repeated stress over a longer period of time. Try these novel hip mobilization to stimulate the joint and provide the CNS with healthy, non-threatening input to maximize mobility and reduce perception of stretch. Then load up the new mobility once regained. A Better Way to Mobilize the Hip 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, w...

Top 5 Fridays! 5 Novel Median Neurodynamic Exercises

Image
Mobilizing the nervous system is effective, but can be uncomfortable. Treat the entire neural container with various manual therapies or compression wrapping (EDGE Mobility Bands) to reduce the perception of stretch. Once the patient has threat free end range to passive overpressure, have them do these different oscillations to make sure the nervous system is sliding and gliding in the different areas along the "sleeve." 5 Novel Median Neurodynamic Exercises 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 themanualtherapist.com Via RSSMix.com Mix ID 8246245 http://www.rssmix.com/