The RMT Education Project is Helping people manage sports injuries with confidence through creative and innovative health education.
This blog features post on massage therapy, acupuncture, myofascial release, pain science, cupping, IASTM, sports massage, deep tissue massage.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) involves the delivery of electrical stimuli through the skin with the aim of relieving acute and chronic pain. Primary mechanism of action is likely through inhibition of nociceptive processing (bottom-up) and stimulation of endogenous pain inhibitory mechanisms (top-down).
Read MoreWith over 15 years of clinical experience and extensive study of massage therapy research, I'm committed to creating resources that foster the professional development of massage therapists globally. Here is a useful reference when attempting to better understand the multidimensional benefits of massage therapy in alleviating pain and enhancing quality of life across a range of health issues.
Read MoreThe global health burden associated with musculoskeletal conditions continues to increase in both developing and developed countries. This is why my latest project has been to put together a series of resources that will help support the professional growth of massage therapists around the world.
Read MoreWith a rich history spanning thousands of years practitioners from around the globe have been utilizing massage to address a wide range of health issues. These healing traditions were often rooted in an ecological understanding of health and well-being. Viewing our bodies as an ecosystem in delicate balance with its surroundings, constantly interacting with the environment and influenced by the natural world. This is a post on shifting massage therapy from a tissue-focused practice to a whole-person approach that considers the complex relationship between mind, body, and environment.
Read MoreMassage therapy is a clinically-oriented healthcare option that is used alongside standard medical care to help manage a number of symptoms. This post highlights systematic reviews and meta-analyses that support the use of massage therapy. Based on these systematic reviews massage therapy has a growing body of evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing pain and improving health-related quality of life in a variety of health conditions and rehabilitation. While massage therapy has shown promise, more research is still needed to determine the optimal duration, frequency, and intensity to maximize its benefits.
Read MoreUnderstanding the nature of consciousness can provide insights into conscious experiences such as pain, mood, placebo effects, fatigue, affect, and emotion. These insights may, in turn, be used to better explain many concepts related to health and well-being.
Read More“Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced.”
*This blog post is meant as an educational tool only. It is not a replacement for medical advice from a qualified and registered health professional.
Richard is a Registered Massage Therapist in Petrolia Ontario who is experienced in the assessment and treatment of sport injuries. Richard uses a Adaptive Manual therapy which means that myofascial release, acupuncture, cupping, sports massage and IASTM are used in an individualized one on one treatment.
