The Science of Pain
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"Pain is meant to keep us safe, he says, but unfortunately your brain can play tricks on you, making you feel pain even when there’s no real need for it."
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The RMT Education Project Blog
The RMT Education Project is Helping people manage sports injuries with confidence through creative and innovative health education.
This blog features post on massage therapy, acupuncture, myofascial release, pain science, cupping, IASTM, sports massage, deep tissue massage.
Richard Lebert Registered Massage Therapy
Richard is a Registered Massage Therapist in Petrolia Ontario who is experienced in the assessment and treatment of sport injuries. Richard uses a Adaptive Manual therapy which means that myofascial release, acupuncture, cupping, sports massage and IASTM are used in an individualized one on one treatment.
RMT Education Project
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June 2025
- Jun 2, 2025 Auricular Acupressure for Musculoskeletal Pain Jun 2, 2025
- Jun 2, 2025 Hot or Cold? Understanding Thermotherapy for Pain and Recovery Jun 2, 2025
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May 2025
- May 28, 2025 The Mind-Body Connection: Massage Therapy Can Enhance Musculoskeletal Health May 28, 2025
- May 20, 2025 Musculoskeletal Conditions and Resilience May 20, 2025
- May 3, 2025 The Evidence for Massage Therapy: A Summary of Current Research (Spring 2025) May 3, 2025
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April 2025
- Apr 28, 2025 The Power of Touch: Exploring the Science Behind Massage Therapy for 10 Common Musculoskeletal Conditions Apr 28, 2025
- Apr 14, 2025 Soreness vs. Pain: Decoding Your Body's Signals Apr 14, 2025
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March 2025
- Mar 31, 2025 20 Books on Health and Well-being to Add to Your Reading List Mar 31, 2025
- Mar 24, 2025 How Does Massage Therapy Work? Mar 24, 2025
- Mar 3, 2025 Free Educational Resources for Massage Therapists Mar 3, 2025
- Mar 3, 2025 10 Open Access Research Articles About Low Back Pain Mar 3, 2025
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January 2025
- Jan 30, 2025 A Summary of Current Massage Therapy Research (January 2025) Jan 30, 2025
- Jan 29, 2025 Massage Therapy for People with Temporomandibular Disorders Jan 29, 2025
- Jan 5, 2025 Top 25 Open Access Papers for Massage Therapists Jan 5, 2025
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December 2024
- Dec 2, 2024 A Brief History of Massage Therapy: From Ancient Times to Modern Healthcare Dec 2, 2024
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November 2024
- Nov 4, 2024 A Brief Overview of Medical Acupuncture Nov 4, 2024
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August 2024
- Aug 5, 2024 A Summary of Massage Therapy Research (August 2024) Aug 5, 2024
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April 2024
- Apr 23, 2024 Top 10 Open Access Papers on Exercise and Physical Activity Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 22, 2024 The Power of Touch: Exploring the Science Behind Massage Therapy Apr 22, 2024
- Apr 19, 2024 Open Access Massage Therapy Research Apr 19, 2024
- Apr 16, 2024 10 Open Access Research Articles About Low Back Pain Apr 16, 2024
- Apr 15, 2024 10 Articles About The Neuroscience of Touch Apr 15, 2024
- Apr 15, 2024 Unlock the Language of Massage: Your Guide to Massage Therapy Terms Apr 15, 2024
- Apr 12, 2024 An Integrated Whole Person Approach to Musculoskeletal Conditions Apr 12, 2024
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January 2024
- Jan 30, 2024 Auricular Acupressure for Musculoskeletal Pain Jan 30, 2024
- Jan 29, 2024 The Use of Cupping Massage for Musculoskeletal Pain Jan 29, 2024
- Jan 25, 2024 Mindfulness-Based Interventions Jan 25, 2024
- Jan 24, 2024 A Summary of Massage Therapy Research (January 2024) Jan 24, 2024
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November 2023
- Nov 6, 2023 A Few Thoughts on Myofascial Trigger Points Nov 6, 2023
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March 2023
- Mar 27, 2023 Massage Therapy for People with Dupuytren's Disease Mar 27, 2023
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February 2023
- Feb 6, 2023 Massage Therapy for People with Elbow Pain Feb 6, 2023
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December 2022
- Dec 29, 2022 15 Thought Provoking Open Access Papers (Published in 2022) Dec 29, 2022
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November 2022
- Nov 27, 2022 Massage Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Repetitive Strain Injuries Nov 27, 2022
- Nov 21, 2022 Musculoskeletal Pain and Treatment-Related Plasticity Nov 21, 2022
- Nov 11, 2022 Top 10 Open Access Papers for Massage Therapists Nov 11, 2022
- Nov 1, 2022 List of 22 Open Access Papers for Massage Therapists Nov 1, 2022
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October 2022
- Oct 21, 2022 Systematic Reviews of Massage Therapy Oct 21, 2022
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August 2022
- Aug 23, 2022 A Framework for Evidence-Based Massage Therapy Aug 23, 2022
- Aug 22, 2022 Massage Therapy for People with Tendon Pain Aug 22, 2022
- Aug 9, 2022 Books on Human Health Aug 9, 2022
- Aug 7, 2022 An Evidence-Based Approach to Massage Therapy Aug 7, 2022
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June 2022
- Jun 8, 2022 10 Open Access Research Articles About Medical Acupuncture Jun 8, 2022
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May 2022
- May 16, 2022 10 Books To Read If You Are A Massage Therapists May 16, 2022
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January 2022
- Jan 30, 2022 How Does Massage Therapy Work ? Jan 30, 2022
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December 2021
- Dec 27, 2021 10 Impactful Open Access Papers for Massage Therapists (Published in 2021) Dec 27, 2021
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November 2021
- Nov 10, 2021 List of Open Access Research Articles for Massage Therapists Nov 10, 2021
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October 2021
- Oct 23, 2021 Back pain: why exercise can provide relief – and how to do it safely Oct 23, 2021
- Oct 22, 2021 5 Open Access Research Articles About Low Back Pain Oct 22, 2021
- Oct 20, 2021 Massage Therapy: Does It Do Anything? Oct 20, 2021
- Oct 19, 2021 The Science of Neurofunctional Acupuncture Oct 19, 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 29, 2021 Neuroanatomy Review: The Brachial Plexus Mar 29, 2021
- Mar 19, 2021 Best Podcasts For Massage Therapists (2021) Mar 19, 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 18, 2021 To stretch or not to stretch before exercise: What you need to know about warm-ups Jan 18, 2021
- Jan 10, 2021 Systematic Reviews of Massage Therapy Jan 10, 2021
- Jan 4, 2021 Feeling sore after exercise? Here's what science suggests helps (and what doesn't) Jan 4, 2021
- Jan 4, 2021 Massage Therapy for Dupuytren’s Contracture Jan 4, 2021
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December 2020
- Dec 30, 2020 Book Recommendations for Massage Therapists Dec 30, 2020
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November 2020
- Nov 15, 2020 Educational Instagram Accounts for Massage Therapists Nov 15, 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 14, 2020 Exercise as therapy: its surprising potential to treat people with multiple chronic conditions Sep 14, 2020
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July 2020
- Jul 19, 2020 High-intensity workouts may put regular gym goers at risk of rhabdomyolysis, a rare but dangerous condition Jul 19, 2020
- Jul 18, 2020 Does Massage Therapy Work? Jul 18, 2020
- Jul 5, 2020 ‘Prehabilitation’: Training your body for surgery may improve recovery, reduce complications Jul 5, 2020
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June 2020
- Jun 4, 2020 International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Terminology Activity Jun 4, 2020
- Jun 3, 2020 Anatomy & Physiology Review Jun 3, 2020
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May 2020
- May 24, 2020 Stretching: expert explains how best to do it before and after a workout May 24, 2020
- May 14, 2020 Touch forms bonds and boosts immune systems May 14, 2020
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April 2020
- Apr 30, 2020 Best YouTube Channels for Massage Therapists in 2020 Apr 30, 2020
- Apr 4, 2020 Low-intensity interval training can be as effective as HIIT – but only if you spend more time working out Apr 4, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 23, 2020 Assessment Skills: Upper-Body Range of Motion Mar 23, 2020
- Mar 19, 2020 Anatomy Review: Neuroanatomy of The Shoulder Mar 19, 2020
- Mar 18, 2020 Assessment Skills: Lower-Body Range of Motion Mar 18, 2020
- Mar 16, 2020 How Massage Therapy Students Can Continue to Learn From Home Mar 16, 2020
- Mar 13, 2020 Social distancing: What it is and why it’s the best tool we have to fight the coronavirus Mar 13, 2020
- Mar 13, 2020 Open Educational Resources: Label The Human Heart Mar 13, 2020
- Mar 2, 2020 The Limitation of a Biomechanical Model of Massage Therapy Mar 2, 2020
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February 2020
- Feb 28, 2020 Does Massage Therapy Work? Feb 28, 2020
- Feb 28, 2020 Muscle Review: Suboccipitals Feb 28, 2020
- Feb 15, 2020 A selection of articles that upend conventional wisdom about rehabilitation and pain Feb 15, 2020
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November 2019
- Nov 6, 2019 Open Access Case Reports for Massage Therapists Nov 6, 2019
- Nov 2, 2019 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for Health Professionals Nov 2, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 26, 2019 Why the way healthcare professionals measure patient pain might soon be changing Sep 26, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 28, 2019 It’s not just athletes who get Achilles tendon pain, but exercising is the answer Aug 28, 2019
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July 2019
- Jul 28, 2019 Setting the Groundwork for Evidence-Based Massage: 5 Open Access Research Articles Jul 28, 2019
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June 2019
- Jun 24, 2019 What is fibromyalgia? Jun 24, 2019
- Jun 5, 2019 What’s the best way to sit? Jun 5, 2019
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May 2019
- May 28, 2019 Research Review: Neural Mobilization May 28, 2019
- May 13, 2019 ‘The Mountain’ Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson has Bell’s palsy – here’s what it means May 13, 2019
- May 12, 2019 Non-Pharmacological Therapies for Osteoarthritis of the Hand, Hip, and Knee May 12, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 24, 2019 Podcasts for Massage Therapists Mar 24, 2019
- Mar 20, 2019 The Best Books for Learners Mar 20, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 Pins and needles are usually harmless, but it’s best not to ignore them Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 11, 2019 What makes joints pop and crack? Mar 11, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 22, 2019 Don’t have time to exercise? Here’s a regimen everyone can squeeze in Feb 22, 2019
- Feb 17, 2019 Swelling and painful feet: how to solve the most common foot problems when you're pregnant Feb 17, 2019
- Feb 10, 2019 Massage Therapy for Seniors Feb 10, 2019
- Feb 3, 2019 Super Bowl: Why you don’t need an MRI to detect concussion Feb 3, 2019
- Feb 2, 2019 Ten books to help people understand the human body and its complexity Feb 2, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 30, 2019 Massage Therapy Letter of Introduction Jan 30, 2019
- Jan 26, 2019 Massage therapy for the postoperative population: shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle. Jan 26, 2019
- Jan 23, 2019 VO₂max: the gold standard for measuring fitness explained Jan 23, 2019
- Jan 12, 2019 Reasons To Become a Massage Therapist: Career Satisfaction Insights from 1,200 Massage Therapists Jan 12, 2019
- Jan 12, 2019 How do I tell if I’m dehydrated? Jan 12, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 Seven charts that show the world is actually becoming a better place Jan 10, 2019
- Jan 7, 2019 Solving phantom limb pain – science is getting closer Jan 7, 2019
- Jan 5, 2019 Setting the Groundwork for Evidence-Based Massage: Clinic Resource Jan 5, 2019
- Jan 1, 2019 Ten books to help people understand pain and its complexity Jan 1, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 31, 2018 Research Review: Essential Oils & Aromatherapy Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 27, 2018 How to drive innovation in 2019 Dec 27, 2018
- Dec 10, 2018 Best of 2018: Free Research Articles Dec 10, 2018
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November 2018
- Nov 28, 2018 No, crying doesn’t release toxins, though it might make you feel better… if that’s what you believe Nov 28, 2018
- Nov 24, 2018 Upcoming Event at Lambton College: Pregnancy & Infant Massage Nov 24, 2018
- Nov 22, 2018 Setting The Groundwork for Evidence-Based Massage: 10 Influential Researchers Nov 22, 2018
- Nov 21, 2018 Plain Language Summary: For a case report documenting the assessment and treatment of a nerve entrapment at the knee Nov 21, 2018
- Nov 21, 2018 Bibliotherapy: how reading and writing have been healing trauma since World War I Nov 21, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 Exercise is medicine, and doctors are starting to prescribe it Nov 15, 2018
- Nov 14, 2018 A List of Systematic Reviews of Massage Therapy Nov 14, 2018
- Nov 12, 2018 Massage Therapy and Fibromyalgia Nov 12, 2018
- Nov 11, 2018 Why do some people hurt more than others? Nov 11, 2018
- Nov 10, 2018 Massage for Muscles of The Eye Nov 10, 2018
- Nov 7, 2018 10 Open Access Case Reports for Massage Therapists Nov 7, 2018
- Nov 5, 2018 Top Ten YouTube Channels for Massage Therapists Nov 5, 2018
- Nov 4, 2018 Evidence-Based Practice For Massage Therapists: Part 2 Nov 4, 2018
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October 2018
- Oct 30, 2018 Physical therapy important for women treated for breast cancer Oct 30, 2018
- Oct 24, 2018 10 Must Read Books About Health and The Human Body Oct 24, 2018
- Oct 21, 2018 Injury Spotlight: Phantom Limb Pain Oct 21, 2018
- Oct 19, 2018 Health Check: how to soothe yourself to sleep Oct 19, 2018
- Oct 16, 2018 Fibromyalgia: researchers trying to fathom the causes of this painful condition Oct 16, 2018
- Oct 15, 2018 Complementary Care for Breast Cancer Patients Oct 15, 2018
- Oct 15, 2018 The Placebo Response and Healthcare Oct 15, 2018
- Oct 15, 2018 Massage Therapy and Ankle Sprains Oct 15, 2018
- Oct 13, 2018 Research Review: Peripheral Nerve Entrapment & Massage Therapy Oct 13, 2018
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September 2018
- Sep 28, 2018 American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Sep 28, 2018
- Sep 26, 2018 Broke your arm? Exercise the other one to strengthen it… Sep 26, 2018
- Sep 23, 2018 Massage Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis Sep 23, 2018
- Sep 20, 2018 Needless procedures: knee arthroscopy is one of the most common but least effective surgeries Sep 20, 2018
- Sep 15, 2018 Massage Therapy for Athletes Sep 15, 2018
- Sep 14, 2018 Does the brain really feel no pain? Sep 14, 2018
- Sep 12, 2018 Evidence-Based Practice For Massage Therapists: Part 1 Sep 12, 2018
- Sep 9, 2018 Ten Must Read Open Access Articles for Massage Therapists Sep 9, 2018
- Sep 3, 2018 15 Must Read Books About Health & The Human Body Sep 3, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 29, 2018 Personal Learning Networks for Massage Therapists Aug 29, 2018
- Aug 26, 2018 How Does Massage Therapy Work? Aug 26, 2018
- Aug 22, 2018 ASMR videos could be a new digital therapy Aug 22, 2018
- Aug 19, 2018 How concussion stresses the heart, to protect the brain Aug 19, 2018
- Aug 12, 2018 Setting The Groundwork for Evidence-Based Practice: 10 Influential Researcher Aug 12, 2018
- Aug 10, 2018 Why stretching is (still) important for weight loss and exercise Aug 10, 2018
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July 2018
- Jul 29, 2018 Injury Spotlight: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Jul 29, 2018
- Jul 15, 2018 Free Online Courses for Massage Therapists Jul 15, 2018
- Jul 15, 2018 When to trust (and not to trust) peer reviewed science Jul 15, 2018
- Jul 8, 2018 Certificate of Online & Open Learning Jul 8, 2018
- Jul 8, 2018 What should my heart rate be and what affects it? Jul 8, 2018
- Jul 5, 2018 Physical therapy could lower need for opioids Jul 5, 2018
- Jul 3, 2018 Considering knee surgery? Read this first Jul 3, 2018
- Jul 2, 2018 Self-Care! Why is it so Important? Jul 2, 2018
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June 2018
- Jun 27, 2018 What happens to your body when you’re stressed – and how breathing can help Jun 27, 2018
- Jun 25, 2018 Despite escalating prescriptions, nerve pain drug offers no relief for sciatica Jun 25, 2018
- Jun 24, 2018 Target the type of pain for better pain relief Jun 24, 2018
- Jun 19, 2018 Does pain expected equal pain felt? Jun 19, 2018
- Jun 14, 2018 Does foam rolling actually do any good? Jun 14, 2018
- Jun 9, 2018 Why Does Massage Therapy Work? Jun 9, 2018
- Jun 5, 2018 Massage Therapy Is Safe and Effective At All Stages of Pregnancy Jun 5, 2018
- Jun 1, 2018 Exam stress: What is it and how can I manage it? Jun 1, 2018
- Jun 1, 2018 A Contemporary Approach to Massage Therapy Jun 1, 2018
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May 2018
- May 23, 2018 Research Literacy For Massage Therapists May 23, 2018
- May 16, 2018 The guidelines on low back pain are clear: drugs and surgery should be the last resort May 16, 2018
- May 4, 2018 Carrying backpacks doesn’t cause back pain in children and teenagers May 4, 2018
- May 3, 2018 Ten Treatments to Avoid in Patients with Lower Limb Tendon Pain May 3, 2018
- May 3, 2018 How exercise can boost your brain function May 3, 2018
- May 1, 2018 7 Simple Ways To Improve Your Posture May 1, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 26, 2018 Health Check: is there an optimal time of day to work out? Apr 26, 2018
- Apr 25, 2018 Can a brain injury change who you are? Apr 25, 2018
- Apr 22, 2018 The Integration of Research into Practice Apr 22, 2018
- Apr 19, 2018 Pre-cancerous: warning sign or cause for panic? Apr 19, 2018
- Apr 16, 2018 Touch is the sense we understand the least – but maybe not for much longer Apr 16, 2018
- Apr 16, 2018 The Science of Elite Long Distance Running Apr 16, 2018
- Apr 14, 2018 What happens to your body when you’re dehydrated Apr 14, 2018
- Apr 14, 2018 Why do we get muscle cramps? Apr 14, 2018
- Apr 8, 2018 Research Review: The Side Stitch Apr 8, 2018
- Apr 6, 2018 What is lupus and how is stress implicated? Apr 6, 2018
- Apr 5, 2018 Best way to avoid back pain? Apr 5, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 30, 2018 What happens to your joints when you CRACK them? Mar 30, 2018
- Mar 29, 2018 Why it’s so hard to #DeleteFacebook: Constant psychological boosts keep you hooked Mar 29, 2018
- Mar 29, 2018 Why are we ticklish? Mar 29, 2018
- Mar 28, 2018 How to turn your long weekend into a vacation Mar 28, 2018
- Mar 27, 2018 Top Ten YouTube Channels for Massage Therapists Mar 27, 2018
- Mar 25, 2018 Acupuncture for Cervicogenic Headaches Mar 25, 2018
- Mar 23, 2018 Common skin rashes and what to do about them Mar 23, 2018
- Mar 22, 2018 Massage Therapy for Plantar Heel Pain Mar 22, 2018
- Mar 20, 2018 If your knee hurts, keep exercising, says expert Mar 20, 2018
- Mar 20, 2018 An Introduction to Evidence Based Acupuncture Mar 20, 2018
- Mar 19, 2018 Can exercise help tackle the opioid crisis? Mar 19, 2018
- Mar 18, 2018 The Skin is a Very Important Organ... Mar 18, 2018
- Mar 18, 2018 Open Educational Resources for Massage Therapists Mar 18, 2018
- Mar 18, 2018 Six common misconceptions about meditation Mar 18, 2018
- Mar 18, 2018 Massage Therapy for Anxiety Mar 18, 2018
- Mar 17, 2018 Four Science Backed Ways Acupuncture Makes You Feel Better Mar 17, 2018
- Mar 17, 2018 Anatomy Review: The Foot Core Mar 17, 2018
- Mar 11, 2018 Massage Therapy for Tension-Type Headaches Mar 11, 2018
- Mar 9, 2018 Why are we so sleep deprived, and why does it matter? Mar 9, 2018
- Mar 9, 2018 The myth of the echo chamber Mar 9, 2018
- Mar 7, 2018 Drilling holes in the skull was never a migraine cure – here’s why it was long thought to be Mar 7, 2018
- Mar 6, 2018 Massage Therapy for Postoperative Patients Mar 6, 2018
- Mar 5, 2018 Non-pharmacologic Treatment for a Patient with Migraine Headaches Mar 5, 2018
- Mar 3, 2018 Holding your partner's hand can ease their pain Mar 3, 2018
- Mar 2, 2018 The Science of Pain Mar 2, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 27, 2018 Why do my muscles ache the day after exercise? Feb 27, 2018
- Feb 26, 2018 Can coffee improve your workout? Feb 26, 2018
- Feb 25, 2018 Enhancing Clinical Education Through Online Collaborative Learning Feb 25, 2018
- Feb 25, 2018 The enduring power of print for learning in a digital world Feb 25, 2018
- Feb 25, 2018 Is hip dysplasia in my newborn something to worry about? Feb 25, 2018
- Feb 24, 2018 Massage Therapy: A Review Of The Evidence Feb 24, 2018
- Feb 20, 2018 Open Educational Resources for Massage Therapy Students Feb 20, 2018
- Feb 20, 2018 Ten Best Open Access Research Articles for Massage Therapists Feb 20, 2018
- Feb 19, 2018 How a gentle touch affects emotions Feb 19, 2018
- Feb 19, 2018 Personal Learning Networks for Massage Therapists Feb 19, 2018
- Feb 16, 2018 Massage Therapy Letter of Introduction for Dentists Feb 16, 2018
- Feb 14, 2018 Free Educational Resources for Massage Therapists Feb 14, 2018
- Feb 10, 2018 Four Science Backed Ways Massage Makes You Feel Better Feb 10, 2018
- Feb 10, 2018 Podcasts for Massage Therapists Feb 10, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 27, 2018 Research Review: Foam Rolling Jan 27, 2018
- Jan 22, 2018 Massage Therapy For Frozen Shoulder Jan 22, 2018
- Jan 21, 2018 Massage Therapy For The Rotator Cuff Jan 21, 2018
- Jan 21, 2018 Muscle Review: Rotator Cuff Jan 21, 2018
- Jan 14, 2018 Research Review: Massage Therapy Case Reports Jan 14, 2018
- Jan 12, 2018 Injury Spotlight: Dorsal Scapular Neuropathy Jan 12, 2018
- Jan 11, 2018 What supplements do scientists use, and why? Jan 11, 2018
- Jan 11, 2018 What are antioxidants? Jan 11, 2018
- Jan 9, 2018 Research Links: History of Massage Therapy Jan 9, 2018
- Jan 8, 2018 Massage Therapy for Back Pain Jan 8, 2018
- Jan 7, 2018 Sports Massage for Athletic Performance Jan 7, 2018
- Jan 7, 2018 Muscle Review: The Indirect Head of Rectus Femoris Jan 7, 2018
- Jan 7, 2018 Emerging Technology: Sonoelastography Jan 7, 2018
- Jan 7, 2018 Muscle Review: The Suboccipitals Jan 7, 2018
- Jan 7, 2018 Massage Therapy for Neck Pain Jan 7, 2018
- Jan 5, 2018 Non-Pharmacological Pain Management for Knee Osteoarthritis Jan 5, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 23, 2017 The Ice Man & Controlled Stressors Dec 23, 2017
- Dec 23, 2017 This Will Send Chills Down your Spine Dec 23, 2017
- Dec 23, 2017 What is The Glabella? Dec 23, 2017
- Dec 22, 2017 A Short List of Noteworthy Biological Phenomenon Dec 22, 2017
- Dec 10, 2017 Yoga in the workplace can reduce back pain and sickness absence Dec 10, 2017
- Dec 7, 2017 How can I make it easier to wake up in the morning? Dec 7, 2017
- Dec 4, 2017 Thinking of taking opioids for low back pain? Here’s what you need to know Dec 4, 2017
- Dec 4, 2017 Muscle Review: Corrugator Supercilii Dec 4, 2017
- Dec 4, 2017 What is inflammation and how does it cause disease? Dec 4, 2017
- Dec 1, 2017 December 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Dec 1, 2017
- Dec 1, 2017 The Science of Stretch Dec 1, 2017
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November 2017
- Nov 30, 2017 Do joint and muscle aches get worse in the cold? Nov 30, 2017
- Nov 27, 2017 This Is What Happens to Your Brain on Opioids Nov 27, 2017
- Nov 24, 2017 Richard Lebert, RMT (Letter of Introduction) Nov 24, 2017
- Nov 24, 2017 Why Does Massage Therapy Work? Nov 24, 2017
- Nov 24, 2017 Massage Therapy for Shin Splints Nov 24, 2017
- Nov 23, 2017 Massage Therapy for Headaches Nov 23, 2017
- Nov 23, 2017 Massage Therapy and Multiple Sclerosis Nov 23, 2017
- Nov 23, 2017 Massage Therapy for Anxiety Nov 23, 2017
- Nov 23, 2017 A Brief Introduction to Medical Acupuncture Nov 23, 2017
- Nov 20, 2017 Massage Therapy for Tennis Elbow Nov 20, 2017
- Nov 20, 2017 From Ayurveda to biomedicine: understanding the human body Nov 20, 2017
- Nov 20, 2017 Nerve Mobilization Techniques Nov 20, 2017
- Nov 16, 2017 Does Massage Work? Nov 16, 2017
- Nov 12, 2017 What is Myofascial Release? Nov 12, 2017
- Nov 11, 2017 What are Myofascial Triggerpoints? Nov 11, 2017
- Nov 11, 2017 The Use of Cupping Massage in Musculoskeletal Medicine Nov 11, 2017
- Nov 11, 2017 What is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization? Nov 11, 2017
- Nov 11, 2017 What is a Concussion? Nov 11, 2017
- Nov 10, 2017 Could massage therapy early on lead to improved outcomes in postoperative patients? Nov 10, 2017
- Nov 10, 2017 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Nov 10, 2017
- Nov 7, 2017 Help Us Spread Awareness About The Benefits of Massage Therapy Nov 7, 2017
- Nov 3, 2017 Five Most Popular Posts Nov 3, 2017
- Nov 3, 2017 November 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Nov 3, 2017
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October 2017
- Oct 28, 2017 Conservative Treatment for Dupuytren's Disease Oct 28, 2017
- Oct 26, 2017 Massage Therapy: The Biopsychosocial Framework Oct 26, 2017
- Oct 26, 2017 Spotlight on Ankle Injuries Oct 26, 2017
- Oct 24, 2017 Massage Therapy for Post-Op Knee Pain Oct 24, 2017
- Oct 24, 2017 Help Us Spread Awareness About The Benefits of Massage Therapy Oct 24, 2017
- Oct 24, 2017 Massage Therapy for Scars Oct 24, 2017
- Oct 23, 2017 The Scientific Basis of Acupuncture Oct 23, 2017
- Oct 23, 2017 Books For Massage Therapists Oct 23, 2017
- Oct 23, 2017 Massage Therapy and Temporomandibular Disorders Oct 23, 2017
- Oct 23, 2017 Massage Therapy Awareness Week Oct 23, 2017
- Oct 20, 2017 Nerve Mobilization for Sciatica Oct 20, 2017
- Oct 19, 2017 Massage Therapy and Cancer Oct 19, 2017
- Oct 19, 2017 Randomised control trials: what makes them the gold standard in medical research? Oct 19, 2017
- Oct 16, 2017 Complementary Treatment for a Patient with Frozen Shoulder Oct 16, 2017
- Oct 16, 2017 Should you be ‘nudged’ into better health without you even knowing? Oct 16, 2017
- Oct 16, 2017 Massage Therapy in Lambton County Oct 16, 2017
- Oct 15, 2017 Complementary Treatment for a Patient with Migraine Headaches Oct 15, 2017
- Oct 14, 2017 Thoracolumbar Fascia Oct 14, 2017
- Oct 14, 2017 The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Constipation and Quality of Life Oct 14, 2017
- Oct 14, 2017 Massage Therapy and Sciatica Oct 14, 2017
- Oct 14, 2017 Synesthesia - Why Do People Hear Colors and Taste Words? Oct 14, 2017
- Oct 14, 2017 Brief Body Notes - The purinergic hypothesis of migraine Oct 14, 2017
- Oct 14, 2017 Ten Favorite Open Access Papers Oct 14, 2017
- Oct 14, 2017 Remedial Loading Programs: Stretch Training Oct 14, 2017
- Oct 14, 2017 Massage Therapy and Hip Pain Oct 14, 2017
- Oct 13, 2017 Myofascial Triggerpoints in an Updated Pain Framework Oct 13, 2017
- Oct 12, 2017 Open Access Articles for Massage Therapists Oct 12, 2017
- Oct 11, 2017 What is mindfulness? Oct 11, 2017
- Oct 7, 2017 Does Acupuncture Work by Re-Mapping The Brain? Oct 7, 2017
- Oct 7, 2017 October 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Oct 7, 2017
- Oct 7, 2017 The Use of Cupping in Musculoskeletal Medicine Oct 7, 2017
- Oct 5, 2017 Peer Reviewed Resources for Massage Therapists Oct 5, 2017
- Oct 3, 2017 Cervicogenic Tinnitus and Manual Therapy Oct 3, 2017
- Oct 3, 2017 Cervicogenic Dizziness and Manual Therapy Oct 3, 2017
- Oct 1, 2017 Massage Therapy and Tennis Elbow Oct 1, 2017
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September 2017
- Sep 28, 2017 Rehabilitation for Acute Muscle Strains Sep 28, 2017
- Sep 28, 2017 Getting closer to understanding the link between PTSD and bacteria in the gut Sep 28, 2017
- Sep 26, 2017 Massage Therapy and Post-Surgical ACL Injuries Sep 26, 2017
- Sep 25, 2017 Massage Therapy and Ankle Sprains Sep 25, 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 Massage Therapy: Case Reports Sep 24, 2017
- Sep 22, 2017 The scientific basis of neurofunctional acupuncture Sep 22, 2017
- Sep 16, 2017 Knowledge Translation - Learn From The Experts Sep 16, 2017
- Sep 12, 2017 Conservative Care for Low Back Pain Sep 12, 2017
- Sep 12, 2017 The RMT Education Project: Published Materials Sep 12, 2017
- Sep 5, 2017 How to avoid, recognize and treat concussion in sports Sep 5, 2017
- Sep 4, 2017 Auricular Acupuncture for Pain Management Sep 4, 2017
- Sep 4, 2017 Massage Therapy for Plantar Heel Pain Sep 4, 2017
- Sep 3, 2017 Medical Acupuncture for Pain... Sep 3, 2017
- Sep 1, 2017 September 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Sep 1, 2017
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August 2017
- Aug 31, 2017 New research shows the brain can be tricked into feeling pain relief Aug 31, 2017
- Aug 27, 2017 Acupuncture and Low Back Pain Aug 27, 2017
- Aug 24, 2017 Neurodynamics (Research Notes) Aug 24, 2017
- Aug 21, 2017 Massage Therapy and Post-Concussion Headaches Aug 21, 2017
- Aug 17, 2017 Conservative Care Options for Neck Pain Aug 17, 2017
- Aug 15, 2017 Research Notes: The Vagus Nerve Aug 15, 2017
- Aug 14, 2017 Does Massage Help Back Pain? Here’s What the Research Says… Aug 14, 2017
- Aug 14, 2017 Usain Bolt and Andre De Grasse: Hamstring injuries explained Aug 14, 2017
- Aug 11, 2017 Blogs For Massage Therapists Aug 11, 2017
- Aug 11, 2017 Research Notes: Acupuncture and Migraines Aug 11, 2017
- Aug 11, 2017 To understand placebo, first take it out of medicine’s black box Aug 11, 2017
- Aug 10, 2017 Brief Research Notes: Medical Acupuncture Aug 10, 2017
- Aug 9, 2017 The future of bioelectronic medicine is bright Aug 9, 2017
- Aug 9, 2017 Brief Research Notes: Nerve Sensitivity Aug 9, 2017
- Aug 9, 2017 Brief Body Notes: The iliocapsularis Aug 9, 2017
- Aug 8, 2017 Brief Research Notes: Myofascial Trigger Points Aug 8, 2017
- Aug 8, 2017 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Aug 8, 2017
- Aug 8, 2017 This odd muscle may be causing your hand to go numb... Aug 8, 2017
- Aug 7, 2017 Interesting Research on Soft-Tissue Treatments Aug 7, 2017
- Aug 7, 2017 Books About Pain Aug 7, 2017
- Aug 5, 2017 Plantar Flexor Stretch Training: Clinical Tidbit Aug 5, 2017
- Aug 4, 2017 August 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Aug 4, 2017
- Aug 4, 2017 How do you know that what you know is true? That’s epistemology Aug 4, 2017
- Aug 3, 2017 Are high heels bad for your health? Aug 3, 2017
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July 2017
- Jul 31, 2017 Is Acupuncture a Placebo? Jul 31, 2017
- Jul 31, 2017 Hamstring Stretch Training: Clinical Tidbit Jul 31, 2017
- Jul 30, 2017 Cycling to work: major new study suggests health benefits are staggering Jul 30, 2017
- Jul 30, 2017 Want to be happier, healthier, save money? It’s time to get cooking Jul 30, 2017
- Jul 29, 2017 Massage Therapy for Headaches Jul 29, 2017
- Jul 28, 2017 Five ways to deal with burnout using lessons from elite sport Jul 28, 2017
- Jul 27, 2017 Concerned about concussions and brain injuries? 4 essential reads Jul 27, 2017
- Jul 27, 2017 Could too much sitting be bad for our brains? Jul 27, 2017
- Jul 16, 2017 Peer Reviewed Publications For Massage Therapists Jul 16, 2017
- Jul 15, 2017 Electrical stimulation can help people who are too weak to exercise Jul 15, 2017
- Jul 14, 2017 How empathy can make or break a troll Jul 14, 2017
- Jul 12, 2017 Conservative Care for Knee Osteoarthritis Jul 12, 2017
- Jul 11, 2017 Stressed? Running on empty? It’s not compassion fatigue Jul 11, 2017
- Jul 11, 2017 Complementary Care for Low Back Pain Jul 11, 2017
- Jul 11, 2017 Dancing toward better physical rehabilitation Jul 11, 2017
- Jul 10, 2017 Don’t hate your gut: It may help you lose weight, fight depression and lower blood pressure Jul 10, 2017
- Jul 10, 2017 Massage Therapy for Shoulder Pain Jul 10, 2017
- Jul 10, 2017 Facts versus feelings isn’t the way to think about communicating science Jul 10, 2017
- Jul 8, 2017 New Acupuncture Standard of Practice for Ontario Massage Therapists Jul 8, 2017
- Jul 8, 2017 Ten Open Access Articles for Sports Massage Therapists Jul 8, 2017
- Jul 7, 2017 July 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Jul 7, 2017
- Jul 4, 2017 Acupuncture and Neck Pain Jul 4, 2017
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June 2017
- Jun 29, 2017 How to fix Canada’s opioid crisis Jun 29, 2017
- Jun 28, 2017 Fact Check: is it bad for your health to eat food fried in olive oil? Jun 28, 2017
- Jun 28, 2017 Get headaches? Here’s five things to eat or avoid Jun 28, 2017
- Jun 26, 2017 Massage Therapy in Petrolia Ontario Jun 26, 2017
- Jun 22, 2017 Massage Therapy Research Jun 22, 2017
- Jun 21, 2017 What we know, don’t know and suspect about what causes motor neuron disease Jun 21, 2017
- Jun 21, 2017 How yoga got its stretch back Jun 21, 2017
- Jun 19, 2017 Emergency doctors are using acupuncture to treat pain, now here’s the evidence Jun 19, 2017
- Jun 12, 2017 How yoga makes us happy, according to science Jun 12, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 Updated Post: Massage Therapy and Sport Related Aches Jun 7, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 Rub on pain products – what you need to know Jun 7, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017 2017 Goals and Talks Jun 7, 2017
- Jun 5, 2017 Massage therapy as a therapeutic intervention is being embraced by the medical community Jun 5, 2017
- Jun 2, 2017 June 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Jun 2, 2017
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May 2017
- May 31, 2017 Updated Biopsychosocial Model of Massage Therapy May 31, 2017
- May 26, 2017 Acupuncture and micro-circulation May 26, 2017
- May 25, 2017 Massage Therapy and Jaw Pain May 25, 2017
- May 24, 2017 Massage Therapy Research Review May 24, 2017
- May 24, 2017 The Biopsychosocial Model of Massage Therapy. May 24, 2017
- May 22, 2017 Responses to Massage Therapy are Multifactorial May 22, 2017
- May 17, 2017 Complementary and integrative medicine in the management of headache May 17, 2017
- May 15, 2017 There’s a strong link between anxiety and depression, and sleep problems, and it goes both ways May 15, 2017
- May 13, 2017 Cupping Therapy May 13, 2017
- May 13, 2017 Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment May 13, 2017
- May 12, 2017 Acupuncture and Knee Pain May 12, 2017
- May 12, 2017 Effects of stretching and manual therapy on shoulder range of motion May 12, 2017
- May 12, 2017 Podcasts for Massage Therapists May 12, 2017
- May 10, 2017 Throwing injuries in young baseball players May 10, 2017
- May 9, 2017 A Very Brief Overview of Western Medical Acupuncture May 9, 2017
- May 6, 2017 Taping May 6, 2017
- May 6, 2017 What is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization? May 6, 2017
- May 6, 2017 When bigger mammals live longer than smaller ones, why do taller humans die younger? May 6, 2017
- May 6, 2017 Massage Therapy and Neck Pain May 6, 2017
- May 6, 2017 Placebos work even when patients know what they are May 6, 2017
- May 6, 2017 May 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds May 6, 2017
- May 5, 2017 Evidence Based Assessment and Treatment of Sports Injuries May 5, 2017
- May 5, 2017 10 Open Access Pain Science Articles May 5, 2017
- May 5, 2017 Massage Therapy and Back Pain May 5, 2017
- May 3, 2017 Food as medicine: your brain really does want you to eat more veggies May 3, 2017
- May 1, 2017 Massage Therapy and Sports Related Aches May 1, 2017
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April 2017
- Apr 24, 2017 If you are a massage therapist wanting to align yourself with physicians, now is the time! Apr 24, 2017
- Apr 19, 2017 The Blind Man and the Elephant Apr 19, 2017
- Apr 19, 2017 Massage Therapy: Evidence Base Apr 19, 2017
- Apr 12, 2017 Acupuncture: Review of the evidence Apr 12, 2017
- Apr 8, 2017 Massage Therapy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Apr 8, 2017
- Apr 7, 2017 Touch in infancy is important for healthy brain development Apr 7, 2017
- Apr 7, 2017 April 2017 - Monthly list of noteworthy finds Apr 7, 2017
- Apr 1, 2017 Massage Therapy and Postoperative Care Apr 1, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 31, 2017 The seven deadly sins of statistical misinterpretation, and how to avoid them Mar 31, 2017
- Mar 21, 2017 How we edit science part 1: the scientific method Mar 21, 2017
- Mar 20, 2017 Here are some things you should know if someone faints after a massage Mar 20, 2017
- Mar 8, 2017 Exercise changes the way our bodies work at a molecular level Mar 8, 2017
- Mar 5, 2017 Why people troll Mar 5, 2017
- Mar 2, 2017 March 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Mar 2, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 27, 2017 Body Worlds: Animals Inside Out Feb 27, 2017
- Feb 27, 2017 How genetics can uncover links in chronic pain and other conditions Feb 27, 2017
- Feb 26, 2017 Recommended Resources for Massage Therapists Feb 26, 2017
- Feb 26, 2017 Why do we get butterflies in our stomachs? Feb 26, 2017
- Feb 21, 2017 Massage Therapy: A List of Systematic Reviews Feb 21, 2017
- Feb 20, 2017 Health Check: are naps good for us? Feb 20, 2017
- Feb 18, 2017 Top Ten Open Access Papers for Massage Therapists Feb 18, 2017
- Feb 17, 2017 Obese does not necessarily mean unhealthy Feb 17, 2017
- Feb 16, 2017 Why sitting is not the ‘new smoking’ Feb 16, 2017
- Feb 16, 2017 How vitamin D can improve muscle strength Feb 16, 2017
- Feb 16, 2017 New study reveals how high-mileage running makes muscles and tendons more efficient Feb 16, 2017
- Feb 13, 2017 Ouch! The drugs don’t work for back pain, but here’s what does Feb 13, 2017
- Feb 12, 2017 Massage Therapy and Dupuytren's Disease Feb 12, 2017
- Feb 11, 2017 The Integration of Current Research into Massage Therapy Feb 11, 2017
- Feb 11, 2017 Many kids still don’t report concussion symptoms. How can we change that? Feb 11, 2017
- Feb 7, 2017 Sporting injuries are on the up and up – here’s what can be done about it Feb 7, 2017
- Feb 6, 2017 Tendinopathy Feb 6, 2017
- Feb 6, 2017 The role of massage in scar management Feb 6, 2017
- Feb 3, 2017 February 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Feb 3, 2017
- Feb 1, 2017 Incorporating Research into Practice Feb 1, 2017
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January 2017
- Jan 31, 2017 How Massage Therapists can Contribute to Research Jan 31, 2017
- Jan 31, 2017 Listen up: running sounds contain clues for injury prevention Jan 31, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Can headband sensors reduce underreported concussions in kids? Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Health Check: what causes bloating? Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Micro-post on The Experience of Pain Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Study shows the paw-sitive effects of watching cat videos Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 30, 2017 Arthritis isn’t just a condition affecting older people, it likely starts much earlier Jan 30, 2017
- Jan 28, 2017 Why Do We Stretch in the Morning? Jan 28, 2017
- Jan 28, 2017 Massage Therapy Techniques on Youtube Jan 28, 2017
- Jan 28, 2017 Research Highlight: Connective tissue repair and communication cells Jan 28, 2017
- Jan 27, 2017 What is Sports Massage? Jan 27, 2017
- Jan 27, 2017 What is eczema? Jan 27, 2017
- Jan 26, 2017 Massage therapy for temporomandibular pain Jan 26, 2017
- Jan 24, 2017 Does massage effect inflammation? Jan 24, 2017
- Jan 24, 2017 Top Research Papers from 2016 - Massage Therapy Jan 24, 2017
- Jan 24, 2017 Mechanical deformation of posterior thoracolumbar fascia after myofascial release Jan 24, 2017
- Jan 23, 2017 Massage therapy and compartment syndrome Jan 23, 2017
- Jan 21, 2017 Moving exoskeletons from sci-fi into medical rehabilitation and therapy Jan 21, 2017
- Jan 21, 2017 The effects of plantar short foot muscles exercises on long-distance runners Jan 21, 2017
- Jan 20, 2017 Research Highlight: The Sensory Neurons of Touch Jan 20, 2017
- Jan 19, 2017 Improving health and fitness with minimal exercise Jan 19, 2017
- Jan 18, 2017 The perils of a life in isolation Jan 18, 2017
- Jan 17, 2017 Are shorter, more intense workouts worth the extra sweat? Jan 17, 2017
- Jan 16, 2017 Movement for Movement: Physical activity and exercise for chronic pain Jan 16, 2017
- Jan 16, 2017 Highlighting New Research: Biological effects of direct and indirect manipulation of the fascial system. Narrative review Jan 16, 2017
- Jan 15, 2017 What are birthmarks and why do we get them? Jan 15, 2017
- Jan 15, 2017 What peer reviewed resources are available for massage therapists? Jan 15, 2017
- Jan 12, 2017 Getting a scientific message across means taking human nature into account Jan 12, 2017
- Jan 11, 2017 Weekend warrior exercise: is it good for you? Jan 11, 2017
- Jan 8, 2017 Taking up running? Here’s what you need to know to make it to February Jan 8, 2017
- Jan 6, 2017 January 2017 - monthly list of noteworthy finds Jan 6, 2017
- Jan 4, 2017 What’s the best way to go to the toilet – squatting or sitting? Jan 4, 2017
- Jan 4, 2017 Traumatic muscle fibrosis: From pathway to prevention Jan 4, 2017
- Jan 3, 2017 Sports Massage - The Science is Emerging Jan 3, 2017
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December 2016
- Dec 30, 2016 Forget the gym in January - exercise snacking is the way forward Dec 30, 2016
- Dec 28, 2016 Where to start reading philosophy? Dec 28, 2016
- Dec 24, 2016 A sixth sense? How we can tell that eyes are watching us Dec 24, 2016
- Dec 22, 2016 What you need to know to understand risk estimates Dec 22, 2016
- Dec 21, 2016 Brainy bones: the hidden complexity inside your skeleton Dec 21, 2016
- Dec 19, 2016 How we can change our body shape with exercise Dec 19, 2016
- Dec 18, 2016 2016 in Review - Ten articles about low back pain Dec 18, 2016
- Dec 18, 2016 Do you need to stretch before and after exercise? Dec 18, 2016
- Dec 18, 2016 Could ancient textbooks be the source of the next medical breakthrough? Dec 18, 2016
- Dec 18, 2016 ‘Don’t feed the trolls’ really is good advice – here’s the evidence Dec 18, 2016
- Dec 17, 2016 How to prevent injury from sport and exercise Dec 17, 2016
- Dec 13, 2016 How to recognise a stroke and what you should know about their treatment Dec 13, 2016
- Dec 11, 2016 10 Open Access Papers from 2016 Dec 11, 2016
- Dec 11, 2016 The absurdity of natural history Dec 11, 2016
- Dec 11, 2016 People feel more pain if they carry a sense of grievance – why? Dec 11, 2016
- Dec 8, 2016 Interactive body map: physical inactivity and the risks to your health Dec 8, 2016
- Dec 7, 2016 Building a Tour de France-winning body: know your muscles Dec 7, 2016
- Dec 6, 2016 The link between Parkinson’s disease and gut bacteria Dec 6, 2016
- Dec 5, 2016 Why running could keep you awake at night Dec 5, 2016
- Dec 4, 2016 Why do our muscles twitch sometimes? Dec 4, 2016
- Dec 3, 2016 To avoid recurring injuries, footballers have to change the way they move Dec 3, 2016
- Dec 2, 2016 Which sports are best for health and long life? Dec 2, 2016
- Dec 2, 2016 Circadian rhythms and the microbiome Dec 2, 2016
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November 2016
- Nov 30, 2016 What is critical thinking? Nov 30, 2016
- Nov 29, 2016 How do our bodies balance themselves? Nov 29, 2016
- Nov 28, 2016 A fundamental change in neuroanatomy: Sacral outflow is sympathetic Nov 28, 2016
- Nov 28, 2016 Can the way we move after injury lead to chronic pain? Nov 28, 2016
- Nov 21, 2016 The effect of triggerpoint compression for acute low back pain Nov 21, 2016
- Nov 20, 2016 How microvesicles could revolutionise arthritis treatment Nov 20, 2016
- Nov 16, 2016 Defining the fascial system Nov 16, 2016
- Nov 13, 2016 Manual therapy for post-concussion headaches Nov 13, 2016
- Nov 7, 2016 The dreaded side stitch - why do we get it and how can we stop it? Nov 7, 2016
- Nov 6, 2016 How a lack of sleep affects your brain – and personality Nov 6, 2016
- Nov 6, 2016 Here’s why daylight saving time isn’t worth the trouble it causes Nov 6, 2016
- Nov 3, 2016 How subtle changes in our bodies affect conscious awareness and decision confidence Nov 3, 2016
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October 2016
- Oct 30, 2016 What causes knock knees and do they have to be treated? Oct 30, 2016
- Oct 30, 2016 What are migraines? Oct 30, 2016
- Oct 29, 2016 Migraines were taken more seriously in medieval times – where did we go wrong? Oct 29, 2016
- Oct 29, 2016 Nature’s lubricant makes your body a well-oiled machine Oct 29, 2016
- Oct 27, 2016 Pain is more than a physical process... Oct 27, 2016
- Oct 24, 2016 Mindfulness may help ease low back pain Oct 24, 2016
- Oct 24, 2016 What is carpal tunnel syndrome and what happens if I get it? Oct 24, 2016
- Oct 23, 2016 Cancer and exercise do mix Oct 23, 2016
- Oct 20, 2016 How many genes does it take to make a person? Oct 20, 2016
- Oct 19, 2016 How your microbiota affects your mood, sleep and stress levels Oct 19, 2016
- Oct 16, 2016 Massage therapy and non-specific low back pain Oct 16, 2016
- Oct 13, 2016 New Research on Massage and Cancer Oct 13, 2016
- Oct 11, 2016 Thoughts on Cupping Oct 11, 2016
- Oct 8, 2016 What’s happening when our joints crack and is it bad? Oct 8, 2016
- Oct 3, 2016 Massage Therapy and Concussions Oct 3, 2016
- Oct 2, 2016 Acupuncture for neck pain Oct 2, 2016
- Oct 2, 2016 How many cells are in the human body? Oct 2, 2016
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September 2016
- Sep 26, 2016 The value of evidence based practice Sep 26, 2016
- Sep 25, 2016 Acupuncture for knee pain Sep 25, 2016
- Sep 23, 2016 New Research: The Effects of Acupuncture on Chronic Knee Pain Sep 23, 2016
- Sep 21, 2016 Effects of two stretching methods on shoulder range of motion Sep 21, 2016
- Sep 19, 2016 The Coming Age of Quantum Biology Sep 19, 2016
- Sep 17, 2016 Unusual conditions: what are gigantism and acromegaly? Sep 17, 2016
- Sep 5, 2016 What happens to your body when you’re dehydrated? Sep 5, 2016
- Sep 4, 2016 How electricity could replace your medications Sep 4, 2016
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August 2016
- Aug 29, 2016 Word of the day - Metaplasia Aug 29, 2016
- Aug 29, 2016 Acupuncture for neck pain? Aug 29, 2016
- Aug 27, 2016 Can a human ever run 100m under nine seconds? Aug 27, 2016
- Aug 22, 2016 The extraordinary science of sweat Aug 22, 2016
- Aug 20, 2016 Five Books About Pain Aug 20, 2016
- Aug 20, 2016 Free Continuing Education for Massage Therapists Aug 20, 2016
- Aug 19, 2016 What happens to your skin when you get sunburnt? Aug 19, 2016
- Aug 16, 2016 Self-Care for Massage Clients: Staying relaxed and comfortable between appointments Aug 16, 2016
- Aug 13, 2016 Why we can’t tickle ourselves Aug 13, 2016
- Aug 13, 2016 What happens in your brain when you pull an all-nighter? Aug 13, 2016
- Aug 9, 2016 Cupping at the Olympics – what is it and why do athletes use it? Aug 9, 2016
- Aug 9, 2016 How to spot unreliable health research Aug 9, 2016
- Aug 8, 2016 What is Cupping? Aug 8, 2016
- Aug 7, 2016 Running makes you smarter – here’s how Aug 7, 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 24, 2016 How does a Tour de France favourite win on the scorching mountain slopes? Jul 24, 2016
- Jul 24, 2016 Why do you feel like you’re falling when you go to sleep? Jul 24, 2016
- Jul 16, 2016 Three Podcasts for Massage Therapists Jul 16, 2016
- Jul 16, 2016 Scienceploitation: How social media can distort and misinform when communicating science Jul 16, 2016
- Jul 11, 2016 The Importance of Contextual Effects in Massage Jul 11, 2016
- Jul 4, 2016 One Book That Will Change The Way You Think Jul 4, 2016
- Jul 4, 2016 Health Check: are growing pains real? Jul 4, 2016
- Jul 3, 2016 Concussions and kids: know the signs Jul 3, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 30, 2016 The Cochrane Reviews: The newest, strongest and the least biased reviews on acupuncture Jun 30, 2016
- Jun 26, 2016 What is Myotherapy? Jun 26, 2016
- Jun 26, 2016 The link between chronic pain and depression: which comes first? Jun 26, 2016
- Jun 25, 2016 No giant leap for mankind. Jun 25, 2016
- Jun 20, 2016 Raise a cup – of coffee; WHO no longer says it can cause cancer Jun 20, 2016
- Jun 20, 2016 Have massage therapists been putting too much of an emphasis on orthopedic assessment? Jun 20, 2016
- Jun 13, 2016 The right words matter when talking about pain Jun 13, 2016
- Jun 12, 2016 Beastie Boy John Berry died of frontal lobe dementia – but what is it? Jun 12, 2016
- Jun 5, 2016 Myofascial Triggerpoints: What has changed? Jun 5, 2016
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May 2016
- May 30, 2016 What role can acupuncture play in concussion recovery? May 30, 2016
- May 19, 2016 What exercise does to your bones May 19, 2016
- May 16, 2016 Can a detox cleanse your liver? May 16, 2016
- May 9, 2016 ...it is 2016 and acupuncture is still a taboo May 9, 2016
- May 2, 2016 Pain really is in the mind, but not in the way you think May 2, 2016
- May 1, 2016 How do drugs work? May 1, 2016
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April 2016
- Apr 30, 2016 A dark night is good for your health Apr 30, 2016
- Apr 30, 2016 What is Parkinson’s disease? Apr 30, 2016
- Apr 27, 2016 Unexplained lower back pain? It could be ankylosing spondylitis Apr 27, 2016
- Apr 24, 2016 Acupuncture: Is there any evidence? Apr 24, 2016
- Apr 21, 2016 What is restless leg syndrome? Apr 21, 2016
- Apr 20, 2016 X-ray, how it changed our view of the world Apr 20, 2016
- Apr 18, 2016 Oliver Sacks & The Brain Apr 18, 2016
- Apr 17, 2016 Reconsidering Body Worlds? Apr 17, 2016
- Apr 17, 2016 What Journals Are There For Massage Therapists? Apr 17, 2016
- Apr 17, 2016 BONES: Rare Variations You May Not Have Heard About Apr 17, 2016
- Apr 16, 2016 The science of anatomy is undergoing a revival Apr 16, 2016
- Apr 14, 2016 Hippocrates didn’t write the oath, so why is he the father of medicine? Apr 14, 2016
- Apr 12, 2016 What is the funny bone? Apr 12, 2016
- Apr 11, 2016 The man who revolutionized our knowledge of the human body Apr 11, 2016
- Apr 10, 2016 Pandiculation: The Cat Stretch Apr 10, 2016
- Apr 10, 2016 The ability to control dreams may help us unravel the mystery of consciousness Apr 10, 2016
- Apr 8, 2016 What is brain plasticity and why is it so important? Apr 8, 2016
- Apr 7, 2016 Why aren’t there any human doctors in Star Wars? Apr 7, 2016
- Apr 7, 2016 Book Review: The Opposable Mind Apr 7, 2016
- Apr 6, 2016 What happens to your brain when you’re pregnant – morning sickness, smell and forgetfulness? Apr 6, 2016
- Apr 6, 2016 What happens to your knuckles when you crack them? Apr 6, 2016
- Apr 3, 2016 Four Articles About The Importance of Touch Apr 3, 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 28, 2016 Did you know that some massage therapists use acupuncture? Mar 28, 2016
- Mar 27, 2016 Definitions for Massage Therapists Mar 27, 2016
- Mar 27, 2016 The House of Cards characters have terrible sleep habits Mar 27, 2016
- Mar 21, 2016 Those Sore Spots in Your Muscles! Mar 21, 2016
- Mar 21, 2016 Three reasons why sleep is important for your health Mar 21, 2016
- Mar 16, 2016 Brain Stimulation in Sport: is it fair? Mar 16, 2016
- Mar 13, 2016 A Guide to Reading Massage Therapy Research Mar 13, 2016
- Mar 13, 2016 5 Systematic Reviews That Lend Credibility To Massage Therapy Mar 13, 2016
- Mar 9, 2016 What happens to your skin when you get sunburnt? Mar 9, 2016
- Mar 6, 2016 6 Blogs To Follow If You Are A Massage Therapist Mar 6, 2016
- Mar 4, 2016 The mysterious biomechanics of riding a bicycle Mar 4, 2016
- Mar 3, 2016 What are panic attacks and what's happening when we have them? Mar 3, 2016
- Mar 2, 2016 What happens to your brain when you're pregnant – clumsiness, food cravings, and moodiness? Mar 2, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 29, 2016 7 Books That All Massage Therapists Should Read Feb 29, 2016
- Feb 26, 2016 Why everyone should embrace their inner sloth Feb 26, 2016
- Feb 25, 2016 Stomach and mood disorders: how your gut may be playing with your mind Feb 25, 2016
- Feb 25, 2016 What is the gut microbiota and how does it affect mind and body? Feb 25, 2016
- Feb 24, 2016 What dictates how much pain you feel after injury? Feb 24, 2016
- Feb 22, 2016 Evidence Informed Massage: Moving The Profession Forward Feb 22, 2016
- Feb 16, 2016 A New Muscle: The tensor vastus intermedius Feb 16, 2016
- Feb 15, 2016 Pleasure Receptors Respond to Massage! Feb 15, 2016
- Feb 1, 2016 LAUNCHING - THE RMT EDUCATION PROJECT Feb 1, 2016
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January 2016
- Jan 28, 2016 How different cultures experience and talk about pain Jan 28, 2016
- Jan 24, 2016 8 Researchers Who Are Changing Massage Therapy Jan 24, 2016
- Jan 22, 2016 How music can help relieve chronic pain Jan 22, 2016
- Jan 18, 2016 9 Open Access Articles All Massage Therapists Should Read Jan 18, 2016
- Jan 15, 2016 10 Articles All Massage Therapists Should Read Jan 15, 2016
- Jan 11, 2016 The LAST Review! Jan 11, 2016
- Jan 9, 2016 What causes headaches? Jan 9, 2016
- Jan 6, 2016 What is IASTM? Jan 6, 2016
- Jan 3, 2016 What is pain and what is happening when we feel it? Jan 3, 2016
- Jan 2, 2016 Why different painkillers are only effective for certain types of pain Jan 2, 2016
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December 2015
- Dec 30, 2015 Chasing Excellence Dec 30, 2015
- Dec 27, 2015 Immediate Steps To Improve your Practice Dec 27, 2015
- Dec 20, 2015 Body Worlds: Animals Inside Out Dec 20, 2015
- Dec 13, 2015 Does Fascia Release? Dec 13, 2015
- Dec 7, 2015 Is a fascial densification the same thing as fibrosis? Dec 7, 2015
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November 2015
- Nov 23, 2015 Concussion Information for Massage Therapists Nov 23, 2015
- Nov 16, 2015 You Create Your Own Limits Nov 16, 2015
- Nov 15, 2015 Headache Pain: Occipitofrontalis Nov 15, 2015
- Nov 9, 2015 Corrugator Supercilii: small muscle...big headache Nov 9, 2015
- Nov 9, 2015 What Causes Pins and Needles? Nov 9, 2015