Anatomy and biomechanics relevant to sports massage
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Research articles regarding massage therapy and sports massage
Tips for finding the root cause of the injury
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 …
There is space still available for the lower body sports massage workshop next weekend, April 28-29 in Ft. Lauderdale. Visit http://www.musclewisdom.com for details.
Spots are available for the upper body sports massage course this Sat-Sun in Hartford, CT. Register at http://www.musclewisdom.com
The early registration for the March 10-11 workshop ends March 1. Go to www.musclewisdom.com to register today!
Here is a new study on how massage decreases pain and improves recovery from activity.
http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2012/02/massages-mystery-mechanism-unmas.html?ref=hp
The Science of Sport: The Barefoot running round-table discussion from UKSEM: Thoughts from "inside"
Thoughts from the Barefoot running round-table discussion at UKSEM: An inside view
Many of you will probably know by now that at the recent UKSEM conference in London, I chaired a session called “Natural Running – advanta…
Those of you interested in barefoot running should read this!
A better exercise for trapezius muscle balance?
by PerformancEDU, performancedu.comTrapezius muscle balance is important for normal shoulder function. Often in patients with impingement, the lower trapezius is much weaker than the upper trapezius. Traditional exercises to strengthen the lower trapezius such as…
A nice study from Athlete’s Performance on lower trap activation.
With SI pain, be sure to check for rectus femoris tightness.
The final Sports Massage courses are a week away. Register now at http://www.musclewisdom.com
Congrats to Mary Stack. Pan-American Paralympic Games bronze medalist!
Vacation is over. Time to cut the fingernails & get back to work!