Here’s a snapshot from our 2024 State of the Therapies Guide: Insights from the Rehabilitation Professionals. Massage therapists use their skills to help their clients recover from injury, deal with... Read more
Kinesiology taping and massage therapy offer numerous benefits and complement each other seamlessly. Both aim to support the body's natural healing processes and improve musculoskeletal function. Yet their approach varies. ... Read more
Massage therapy in hospice care is getting recognized as a valuable complementary treatment for patients in a palliative care setting. More and more organizations are hiring massage therapists to help... Read more
By Dr. Pieter L. de Smidt, PT, DPT, Cert. MDT, MTC |
Trigger points can be active or latent. Arm and shoulder trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots in a taut band of skeletal muscle in the upper extremities. The spots... Read more
Trigger points are discrete, focal, hyperirritable spots in a taut band of skeletal muscle. According to studies, about 23 million persons, or 10 percent of the U.S. population, have one... Read more
By understanding the pathology and transmission of HIV and common STIs, massage therapists can help alleviate their client’s feelings of isolation. Massage therapy is generally safe for both clients and... Read more
How to maximize Manual Therapy Techniques' effectiveness. The world of manual therapy is full of techniques. But are all manual therapy techniques created equal? How does a massage therapist evaluate... Read more
To effectively incorporate massage therapy into a treatment, therapists should be mindful of timing. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a health condition arising from exposure to traumatic events. This... Read more
Those who suffer from depression should not expect massage to magically lift away their condition. Is massage good for anxiety and depression? Compared to many Eastern cultures, massage therapy is... Read more
When you hear the term Swedish massage, what comes to mind? Long flowing strokes? Relaxation? General massage techniques? Explore the foundations of this modality below, starting with the strokes and... Read more
It's statistically likely that all massage therapists will see clients experiencing back pain at some point in their careers. According to a 2020 study, low back pain affected 619 million... Read more
