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How Does Lactic Acid Affect Muscles?Lactic acid buildup is often blamed for post workout muscle fatigue and pain, but...
How often should I get a massage?Without fail this is one of the most common questions I receive as a massage therapist....
What Does Muscle Strain Mean?Muscle strain is a very common injury treated effectively with massage therapy. What...
What are the Causes of Low Back PainLow back pain is one of the most common conditions treated by massage therapists....
Where can I find a great Massage Therapy job?Knowing your job options BEFORE you embark on a massage therapy career can help you...
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Massage Therapists – Prevent Insurance FraudIn my previous article “Massage Therapy and Insurance Fraud”, I discussed...
Massage Therapy and Insurance FraudAn unfortunate trend seems to be rearing its ugly head in the massage therapy profession...
How Do I Choose the Best Massage Therapy Education or School?If you are considering a career in massage therapy, you need to make sure that you...
A Massage Therapy Career – What’s Your Motivation?I remember the days before I began my massage therapy career. After getting a treatment,...
Massage Therapy Students – Is a high GPA an indication of future success?As a former Massage Therapy educator I always encourage students to strive to be...
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What is the study of Anatomy?The study of anatomy refers to the study of the structures of the body. There are various types of anatomy with which a massage therapist must be familiar. These are: Clinically oriented anatomy emphasizes structure and function as it relates to the practice of medicine and other health sciences Surface anatomy visualization of the structures that... [Read more of this review]
Massage Therapy Anatomy Review – Systems of the BodyThere are 10 systems in the body. 1. integumentary system – skin and structures within it 2. skeletal – bones and cartilage 3. articular – joints and associated ligaments 4. muscular – 5. nervous – central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), and peripheral nervous system (cranial and spinal nerves) 6. circulatory – cardiovascular (heart... [Read more of this review]
The Anatomy of Low Back PainUnderstanding the anatomy of the lumbar spine is key to understanding and managing low back pain. The lumbar spine, commonly called the “low back”, consists of 5 vertebrae, and is located between the thoracic spine (which articulate with ribs) and the sacrum. The vertebrae themselves are given numbers by which they are identified, for example... [Read more of this review]
What is muscular atrophy, and what causes denervation and disuse atrophy?What does atrophy mean, and what causes atrophy of a muscle? The definition of Atrophy, according to Human Anatomy and Physiology (8th Edition) is “reduction in size or wasting away of an organ or cell resulting from disease or lack of use”. Atrophy is also referred to as “muscle wasting”. Atrophy of a muscle can occur in 2... [Read more of this review]
Massage Therapy and Anatomy – Arthrology DefinitionArthrology is the study of joints. Joints occur where the surfaces of 2 or more bones meet. An articulation is another term which refers to a “joint” Why is arthrology important to massage therapy? Massage therapists work with the musculoskeletal system. Clients may present with symptoms which may be confusing – it is necessary for... [Read more of this review]
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