The Biopsychosocial Model of Massage Therapy.
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A biopsychosocial model of massage therapy helps put into context the interconnected and multidirectional interaction between: physiology, thoughts, emotions, behaviors, culture, and beliefs.
Read MorePhysicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment
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Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment including massage as part of a multi-modal approach for patients suffering from low back pain, anxiety and stress.
This is supported by recent recommendations from Canadian Medical Association, The American College of Physicians, Center for Disease Control, Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) and The Mayo Clinic.
Read MoreEffects of stretching and manual therapy on shoulder range of motion
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It has been documented that changes in rotator cuff stiffness are associated with the ROM deficits in pitchers, so rehabilitation programs that decrease tissue stiffness and improve range of motion have potential clinical implications for injury prevention.
If the goal is improving shoulder range of motion, a number of papers have demonstrated the effects of soft tissue mobilization or stretch training on tissue stiffness, shoulder internal rotation and horizontal adduction.
Read MoreWhat is Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization?
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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a soft tissue technique that uses hand held tools to impart a mechanical stimulus to the tissue with an end goal of improved healing.
IASTM devices may be made from different materials (e.g. wood, stone, jade, steel, ceramic, resin)
Read MoreMassage Therapy and Back Pain
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Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment including massage, spinal manipulation, acupuncture and exercise for patients suffering from low back pain, anxiety and stress.
Read MoreMassage Therapy and Sports Related Aches
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Due to doping regulations, athletes have strict restrictions of what they can put in their bodies, so naturally they looks for alternative ways to ease the pain of overexertion.
For sports injuries, massage therapy has been shown to be a safe, non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention that is simple to carry out, economical, and has very few side effects.
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