As massage therapists, how do we know what we know? Do we simply believe that massage is good for people and leave it at that? Do we trust textbooks and teachers and accept what they tell us without question? Do we rely on our own understanding and experience and apply that knowledge to new situations? […]
A. Sources of Massage Knowledge Read More »
Wellness is a difficult word to define. It refers to all aspects of a person’s life, including a state of positive health, a sense of satisfaction with quality of life, and an active process of self-awareness and making choices toward a more meaningful and successful existence. Wellness programs can be adopted to help structure a
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Lesson 4-2 explored the effects and benefits of massage on the client’s body, mind, and emotions. This topic discusses client groups and conditions for which massage is indicated. It is important to distinguish between the terms benefit and indication. A benefit is a positive effect that promotes well-being, even if a specific pathology, postural dysfunction,
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This section discusses changes that occur in the client’s body and mind as a result of massage and the benefits of these for the client. This information helps you understand why some techniques are chosen over others when planning sessions for a particular client. Many of the concepts underlying certain effects of massage are quite
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Massage students and professionals should understand the theoretical basis of massage and be able to evaluate information that might affect the care of clients. The term research literacy has recently gained prominence in massage education. The ability to find, read, and evaluate research articles and then apply their information in massage practice supports the session
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A growing body of clinical research demonstrates that massage has proven effects and benefits for the body. Massage is indicated as a primary treatment for many conditions that affect soft tissues and is also used extensively as a support strategy for a wide variety of medical conditions. Scroll through the slides below to find out
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