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Get the Most From Your Massage Treatment
Whether or not you are a newbie to the massage therapy world, or a veteran, learning how to get the most from your massage therapy treatments is sometimes a bit of a mystery. As a massage therapist at a busy sports & physiotherapy clinic, and a massage therapy patient myself, here are my tips for getting the most out of your treatment. 1. Depending on the reasons you are going for treatment, be discerning in... (posted by Jodi 2 years 23 days ago.)
Whether or not you are a newbie to the massage therapy world, or a veteran, learning how to get the most from your massage therapy treatments is sometimes a bit of a mystery. As a massage therapist at a busy sports & physiotherapy clinic, and a massage therapy patient myself, here are my tips for getting the most out of your treatment. 1. Depending on the reasons you are going for treatment, be discerning in... (posted by Jodi 2 years 23 days ago.)
How Often Should I Get a Massage?
As a massage therapist, I am asked this question by every 9 clients out of 10. There are several factors that I take into consideration before I answer this question, and these factors include, but aren't limited to, the following: Why are you coming coming for treatment? For example, is this for a specific issue, or is it for relaxation? Treatments which focus on specific issues are usually more frequent, though for... (posted by Jodi 2 years 268 days ago.)
As a massage therapist, I am asked this question by every 9 clients out of 10. There are several factors that I take into consideration before I answer this question, and these factors include, but aren't limited to, the following: Why are you coming coming for treatment? For example, is this for a specific issue, or is it for relaxation? Treatments which focus on specific issues are usually more frequent, though for... (posted by Jodi 2 years 268 days ago.)
What is Muscle Atrophy, and What Causes Disuse and Denervation 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 ways - from disuse or denervation . Disuse... (posted by Jodi 2 years 291 days ago.)
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 ways - from disuse or denervation . Disuse... (posted by Jodi 2 years 291 days ago.)
Where Can I Find a Great Massage Therapy Job?
Knowing your job options BEFORE you embark on a massage therapy career can help you better decide if this is the profession for you. Start your own practice this is a great option for those who are entrepreneurial minded. It means you can call all of the shots, but be forewarned, if you don't already have entrepreneurial experience, you have quite a learning curve. You'll have to know when to... (posted by Jodi 2 years 291 days ago.)
Knowing your job options BEFORE you embark on a massage therapy career can help you better decide if this is the profession for you. Start your own practice this is a great option for those who are entrepreneurial minded. It means you can call all of the shots, but be forewarned, if you don't already have entrepreneurial experience, you have quite a learning curve. You'll have to know when to... (posted by Jodi 2 years 291 days ago.)
Thoracic Outlet Syndromes Types, Causes and Symptoms
What is thoracic outlet syndrome, what causes it, and what are the symptoms? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome , also known as TOS , is a compression of the brachial plexus and subclavian artery and vein . The brachial plexus supplies the upper limb with both sensory and motor nerve fibres, and the subclavian artery supplies the blood supply. There are four areas where the plexus and artery may be... (posted by Jodi 2 years 291 days ago.)
What is thoracic outlet syndrome, what causes it, and what are the symptoms? Thoracic Outlet Syndrome , also known as TOS , is a compression of the brachial plexus and subclavian artery and vein . The brachial plexus supplies the upper limb with both sensory and motor nerve fibres, and the subclavian artery supplies the blood supply. There are four areas where the plexus and artery may be... (posted by Jodi 2 years 291 days ago.)
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 their best academically, as the knowledge learned in school is the foundation of a career. However, "average students" don't despair! A high GPA is only one of many indicators of potential success in your future as a massage therapist. What makes a great massage therapist? Is it academic... (posted by Jodi 2 years 291 days ago.)
As a former Massage Therapy educator I always encourage students to strive to be their best academically, as the knowledge learned in school is the foundation of a career. However, "average students" don't despair! A high GPA is only one of many indicators of potential success in your future as a massage therapist. What makes a great massage therapist? Is it academic... (posted by Jodi 2 years 291 days ago.)
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