http://massagereferences.com Reference Material for the Massage Industry Mon, 05 Mar 2007 05:13:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fascia, Chinese Medicine Meridians and Trigger Points This article discusses the relationship between TCM meridians, trigger points and fascia.  In essence, there is a belief that fascia is an overlying connection between them all and that working on one or the other must involve the fascia to optimise results.  The tagline ... http://massagereferences.com/?p=48 Integrated Therapeutic Technique This is an excellent article that broaches the concept of using a multi-disciplinary approach to our sessions.  It delves into a collaborative joining of Trigger Point therapy, Myofascial Release and also Lymphatic drainage as a way of providing the best possible massage for the client.   The article also ... http://massagereferences.com/?p=47 Incorporating Whole-Body Health Into Your Massage Practice. This article looks at health and massage treatments from a holistic approach.  Rather than just treating the site of the injury or pain, the author discusses how we, as massage therapists, can  educate our clients into reducing systematic inflammation by the use of proteolytic ... http://massagereferences.com/?p=46 Massage Therapy Makes The Difference in Sports and Exercise Benefits. This article discusses the use of massage therapy in the treatment of a general range of soft-tissue injuries but specifically mentions "shin splints", "tennis elbow", and "muscle pulls".    It raises an interesting discussion about the use of trigger point therapy, as ... http://massagereferences.com/?p=45 Managing Passivity Dr. Odette Reader discusses the issue of "Passivity" where a client person will generally remain in his/her comfort zone, and it's relevance to the massage industry.  Dr. Reader looks at the 4 main "passive behaviours" and gives some tips on how to move the client on so that their ... http://massagereferences.com/?p=44 A Case Report of the Treatment of Piriformis Syndrome As the title of this article suggests, this is an very detailed explanation of what "Piriformis Syndrome" actually is, and the use of massage therapy/bodywork therapy to treat this condition. One of the main techniques promoted and discussed is the use ... http://massagereferences.com/?p=43 Your Services Are Sorely Needed This is an interesting article that promotes the use of Massage Therapy as well as other alternative modalities in the treatment of many modern-day ills and pains. Whilst America as a country (and one would presume most other westernised countries) is growning older, the ... http://massagereferences.com/?p=42 "Make the Most from Every Massage" An article found on www.antmt.com by Jodi Saum-Stockner ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://massagereferences.com/?p=40 "Is truth on stretching, stretching the truth"? by Elizabeth Large. Reprinted from "The Age" Monday 6 November 2000. Long-held beliefs about the benefits of both pre and post-exercise stretching are called into question. There appears to be absolutely no physiological benefit that stretching provides to muscles. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Does Stretching Prevent Injury From From:- Channel ... http://massagereferences.com/?p=39 Achilles Tendinopathy From: - The Journal of the Australian Association of Massage Therapists. (Feb 2005) http://www.aamt.com.au/journals/Feb2005/Achilles%20Tendinopath1.pdf This is a fantastic article for anyone who is involved in the treatment of any achilles tendon injury. Author James Barker discusses the anatomy and pathology of the tendon as well as the signs/symptoms and aetiology ... http://massagereferences.com/?p=37