Anatomy

Anatomy and biomechanics relevant to sports massage

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Working with athletes or active clients

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My personal reviews of products and services

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Research articles regarding massage therapy and sports massage

Orthopedic Assessment

Tips for finding the root cause of the injury

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Upper Body Sports Massage In Hartford, CT
January 23, 2012 – 7:23 am | One Comment
Upper Body Sports Massage In Hartford, CT

The next workshop is coming up!  Join me March 10-11 in Hartford, CT to learn Sports Massage for the Upper Body.
This two-day seminar (14 contact hours) will focus on the muscles and common conditions of …

Research: Static Stretching vs PNF (MET) for the Hamstrings
November 11, 2011 – 8:11 am | No Comment
Research:  Static Stretching vs PNF (MET) for the Hamstrings

A study at the Human Movement and Function Laboratory (UK) looked at the effects of a single 30-second static stretch versus a 6-second agonist contraction PNF (Muscle Energy) technique on the hamstrings.
While the results showed …

An Update
September 5, 2011 – 5:34 pm | No Comment
An Update

Over the past year, I have been fortunate to be involved in the creation of a new sports medicine/physical therapy clinc (http://www.runinstitute.com).  As great as this experience has been, it has unfortunately forced me to …

Scapular Motion in Shoulder Injuries
April 25, 2011 – 8:37 am | No Comment
Scapular Motion in Shoulder Injuries

Those of you who have taken my Upper Body Sports Massage Course have heard me carry on about how incorrect scapular movement can lead to shoulder impingement.  Here is information on a study regarding just …

My New Job
February 17, 2011 – 5:23 am | No Comment
My New Job

On top of my private massage practice & Muscle Wisdom classes, I have been given the opportunity to become part of a new business venture.  Starting in September 2010, I became the Associate Director of …