tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2008-07-10T09:25:32-07:00 Injury treatments, and dealing with issues related to athletic activities. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14139 2009-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-01T12:00:07-07:00

Have you ever started a workout program and then found something that got in the way? Or even reached your goal then quit the routine? This year is going to be different, and here is help for you to stick with your resolution.

By Teresa M. Matthews, LMT, CPT Have you ever started a workout program and then found something that got in the way? Or even reached your goal then quit the routine? This year is going to be different, and here is help for you to stick with your resolution. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14144 2009-12-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-01T12:00:07-07:00

We've all heard the old adage about the three most important considerations when opening a business are location, location, location! Similarly, I believe the very first skill you need to have to effectively treat athletes is highly developed palpatory ability. If you can palpate; you can heal! Knowing how to quickly assess tissue and treat properly will give you the techniques to deliver what I believe to be essential therapeutic value to the athlete.

By John G. Louis, CMT We've all heard the old adage about the three most important considerations when opening a business are location, location, location! Similarly, I believe the very first skill you need to have to effectively treat athletes is highly developed palpatory ability. If you can palpate; you can heal! Knowing how to quickly assess tissue and treat properly will give you the techniques to deliver what I believe to be essential therapeutic value to the athlete. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-14124 2009-11-01T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-01T12:00:07-07:00

A lot has changed in the world of massage therapy since I first started practicing more than 25 years ago. While massage has been used for healing in East Asia for a long time, our attitude towards it in the U.S. has evolved from a practice that simply feels good, into a necessary part of professional sports, and a respected form of alternative healing.

By Sharon Puszko, PhD, LMT A lot has changed in the world of massage therapy since I first started practicing more than 25 years ago. While massage has been used for healing in East Asia for a long time, our attitude towards it in the U.S. has evolved from a practice that simply feels good, into a necessary part of professional sports, and a respected form of alternative healing.