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Research: Effects of Massage after Exercise
November 13, 2009 – 6:11 am | No Comment

In a study published in the Journal of Alternative Medicine (2008), researchers found that a 40 minute myofascial massage after high-intensity exercise caused a significant decrease in both EMG amplitude and vigor when compared with …

Sports Massage for Golf
August 24, 2009 – 1:57 pm | No Comment
Sports Massage for Golf

In my sports massage courses, I focus on specific injuries and recommended action plans to correct the underlying problems.  Here, I’d like to talk a bit more high-level about the mechanics and common muscular problems …

Sports Massage for Ice Hockey
August 2, 2009 – 7:33 pm | No Comment

In my sports massage seminars and workshops, I focus on specific injuries and recommended action plans to correct the underlying problems.  Here, I’d like to talk a bit more high-level about common muscular problems seen …

Sports Massage at the NCAA Track Championships
June 10, 2009 – 11:41 am | One Comment
Sports Massage at the NCAA Track Championships

Greetings from the NCAA Championships!
I have been invited to provide sports massage this week for the University of Michigan Track & Field athletes at this year’s NCAA championships (my 5th championship trip).  The location changes …

Working with Adolescent Athletes
April 15, 2009 – 10:36 am | No Comment

When working with a teenage (adolescent) athlete, the very first thing I ask them is “how much have you grown in the last year?”.  Here’s why…
The peak muscle growth takes place about 1 year after …