Contents tagged with benefits of massage therapy
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Massage Therapy Patient Experience Videos
The videos below highlight the experiences of different patients with massage therapy. These patients tell us about how massage therapy is essential to help them continue in the activities … more
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Massage Therapy for Frozen Shoulder
by: Dylan Crake
Frozen shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis, is a shoulder impairment with idiopathic origins that effects mainly women between the ages of 40-60. This condition is … more
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Diabetes Mellitus and Massage Therapy
By: Ruth Werner
I have been a pathology writer and educator for massage therapists for 30 years. When I share my vocation with some healthcare providers (my general practitioner, my OB-GYN, my … more
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Understanding Headache Types to Help Manage Concussions
by Conor Collins
This article was originally published on conorpcollins.com. Conor Colins will be presenting a session at the RMTAO Understanding Pain Conference on June 10 in Toronto. Conor's … more
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Massage Therapy for Low Back Pain
It’s been estimated that 80% of people will experience low-back pain at some point in their life. Low-back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal concerns globally and is a leading reason … more
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Massage Therapy for Stroke Recovery
A stroke can impact a person’s ability to participate in their lives in the ways they want to. There can be physical challenges, communication challenges and emotional challenges. Recovery can be a … more
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Massage Therapy for Hip Pain
About 10% of the general population experiences hip pain, but that number can increase with age. Hip pain can become chronic and can interfere with even basic activities like sitting, standing or … more
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Massage Therapy Awareness Week 2022
Massage Therapy Awareness Week is October 23-29, 2022, and this year to celebrate the RMTAO will be focusing on the different ways massage therapy can get people back to the activities that are … more
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Massage Therapy Awareness Week - Social Media Shareables
During Massage Therapy Awareness Week from October 22-28, 2023 share these posts to spread awareness about how massage therapy can help people recover from various injuries and illness and … more
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Massage Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) are not particularly uncommon, affecting up to 15% of adults and 7% of adolescents. Symptoms can include jaw pain, jaw stiffness or even locking and clicking of the … more