December 20, 2015

Body Worlds: Animals Inside Out

December 20, 2015/ Richard Lebert

Since 2005 I have attended every Body Worlds Exhibit that has been hosted in Ontario. In 2005 it was at The Ontario Science Centre in Toronto [Body Worlds 2] and then in 2009 Body Worlds [The Story of The Heart] was held at the Ontario Science Centre. This year [2015] The Museum of Nature in Ottawa Ontario hosted Body Worlds [Animal Inside Out].

For anyone unfamiliar with Body Worlds, is it is a method where biological tissue is preserved through plastination. This is a process invented by Gunther Von Hagens that replaces water and soluble fat with a reactive polymer, such as silicone rubber in order to preserve tissue.

December 13, 2015

Does Fascia Release?

December 13, 2015/ Richard Lebert

How do you explain the effects of myofascial release?

There is evidence that myofascial release is an effective technique for a number of injuries. However, when it comes to anything fascia related the professional community is divided with fundamentalist views on both sides. With some of the research and reading I’ve done, I have wanted to dispel myths and simplify research.

Is the name myofascial release is better used as an analogous term to describe a palpable change in tissue texture that is likely due to many overlapping responses?

The Contextual Response
The Neurological Response
The Mechanical Response

December 07, 2015

Is a fascial densification the same thing as fibrosis?

December 07, 2015/ Richard Lebert

The last few weeks I have been working on a blog post for Jamie Johnston a RMT from British Columbia who runs a blog for massage therapists. The post will be on the fascial system, specifically myofascial release. For my post today I will be featuring a small excerpt from this upcoming blog post. The rest of the article will be posted to the Massage Therapist Development Centr e later in the week.

November 23, 2015

Concussion Information for Massage Therapists

November 23, 2015/ Richard Lebert

Current best practices for concussion management emphasizes early intervention, which can lessen symptoms and promote recovery, leading to a better outcomes. Concussions need to be properly identified and treated to minimize patients suffering and reduce the life disturbance caused by concussions and post- concussion syndrome.

November 16, 2015

You Create Your Own Limits

November 16, 2015/ Richard Lebert

Lionel Sanders is a up and coming IRONMAN athlete from Harrow Ontario. The thing about that really drew me to article is that I remember racing against Lionel in high school cross country and track, I thought he was good then.....

November 15, 2015

Headache Pain: Occipitofrontalis

November 15, 2015/ Richard Lebert

Headaches pain is a common reason that people visit registered massage therapists. It is important to have a working knowledge of the functional anatomy of the head, neck and shoulders in order to provide patients with the best available care.

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