ABMP Members, if you’re seeking volunteers for an event you’re organizing, log in to the ABMP Members section and under Marketing Center select “Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities – Do you have an event you would like posted?” Hospice Massage Volunteer Sponsor: Hospice of the Twin Cities Date: Ongoing Location: Greater Metro Area Contact Name: Theresa […]
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NJ State Licensing Reminder and Update on Energy Work
The New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy indicated at its meeting on September 26, 2012, that a massage license is not required for people who practice only Reiki in New Jersey. Click here to read the September 26, 2012 Board meeting minutes (see page 3, paragraph E). However, the Board apparently is now […]
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An Update on the Affordable Care Act
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), was signed into law by President Obama in March, 2010. The ACA focuses primarily on new consumer protections, improving quality and lowering the costs of healthcare, and increasing access to affordable care. In addition, there are sections in the law that have the potential to support the […]
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Get Ready for Small Business Saturday: November 30, 2013
ABMP members are invited to participate in Small Business Saturday on November 30, 2013, to help your business stand out! ABMP is pleased to support this event that focuses on supporting your small business and attracting new clients. Promote your practice, team up with other businesses in your community, and reach new clients! Download free […]
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Diabetes and Exercise
The therapeutic use of exercise for diabetes mellitus was prescribed as early as 600 BC by the Indian physician Sushruta, and was widely recommended by physicians of the 18th century. Elliott Joslin identified exercise along with dietary management and insulin administration as one of the three components of good therapy in the 1920’s. Today exercise […]
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Skeletal Manipulation
Skeletal manipulation re-aligns the various components of the skeleton. Many pains, even in apparently disassociated regions of the body, are referred from slight deviations in the spine’s functional norm. Any damage or pressure upon the nerves as they exit the protection of the spine can cause the sensation of pain in the area of the body […]
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Neural Prolotherapy
Our body has many different types of sensory nerves. Some allow us to feel sharp, shooting pain. Others help us feel light touch. Others help us feel vibration and pressure, while others help us know where our body is in space. Neural Prolotherapy: How does it work? Small nerve fibers called “peptidergic c-fibers” are found […]
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Foam Rolling Exercises
The purpose of foam rolling exercises is to soften muscle tissue, keep it elastic and pliable. Think deep massage! For foam rolling exercises, roll back and forth for 30 seconds to a minute. For tennis ball exercises, find pressure points and keep as much weight as possible on the ball for one minute. Foam Rolling […]
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Electromyogram (EMG)
Electromyography (EMG) is a technique for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles. Electromyogram is performed using an instrument called an electromyograph, to produce a record called an electromyogram. An electromyograph detects the electrical potential generated by muscle cells when these cells are electrically or neurologically activated. The signals can be analyzed to […]
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Arthrocentesis
Arthrocentesis is the clinical procedure of using a syringe to collect synovial fluid from a joint capsule. It is also known as joint aspiration. Arthrocentesis is used in the diagnosis of gout, arthritis, and synovial infections. Arthrocentesis (synovial fluid aspiration) can be performed either diagnostically (for identification of acute arthritis) or therapeutically (for pain relief, […]
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Meditation
What Does Meditation Do For Me? It relaxes the muscles of your body. It reduces tension. It reduces stress. Step One Either relax in a comfortable chair or lay flat on the floor or on your bed at home. Progressively relax the muscles of your body. Starting at your feet and working up OR starting […]
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Exercise and Your Health
It’s no secret regular exercise is beneficial to heart failure patients. Not only does exercise build strength and endurance, but it improves balance, reduces stress, and increases self-confidence and feelings of well-being. Before you start any exercise program talk to your doctor: he or she may recommend a supervised cardiac rehabilitation program. Your healthcare provider […]
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Prevention – A Great Specialty
By: Kevin Hanson, CAPT MC USN (FS) (Ret) “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is one of those expressions that pass the proverbial common sense test. It is somehow profoundly self-evident. Today, this simple theme is at the heart of fundamental change in the medical profession and the healthcare system. Powerful […]
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