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Comparison of Educational Hours of RMTs to other Medical Professions

3/29/2018

 
Professional Health System has posted a great graph to show how many hours of education RMTs have in comparison to other medical professions such as Naturopathic Doctors, Medical Doctors and Physical Therapists. 

It can be found here for your viewing. 

In wellness,
​Sonya

The New Science of Concussion Recovery

1/22/2015

 
A good article written on Outside Online about concussion recovery:   
"Breakthrough therapies are helping athletes recover from injuries previously thought untreatable. But many doctors remain unaware of the advancements." READ MORE

Concussion Clinical Trajectories 

1/22/2015

 
A useful read:
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Tips to get the Most out of your Massage!

1/20/2015

 
  1. Come hydrated, it will make your recovery faster & allows us to be able to work through the layers with more ease.
  2. Come prepared with some of your own goals, we will also have some of our own for you.
  3. Ask questions!  Education & learning about your own body can be our most valuable tool.
  4. BREATH! This is important on so many levels, mentally & physically.
  5. DO YOUR HOMECARE! Sometimes we enjoy putting you into awkward stretch positions for our own personal benefit but 99.9% of the time the stretches or suggestions we make are so that your personal health & well being will improve.
  6. Show up on time to get your full appointment.
  7. BREATH!
  8. Stick to your treatment plan. Consistency is important, if that is what we have recommend, especially in the beginning of your treatment plan.
  9. Get up off the table slowly &observe how you feel.  Try to pay attention to how your body feels over the next few days. Note any changes, as they can often be helpful clues to how we can adjust & plan future treatments. Being present in your own body will help us help you.
  10. BREATH!

How to ICE

1/18/2015

 
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NEVER put ice packs directly on your skin, use a protective barrier (towel, blanket etc) you can dampen your barrier to make it a little colder if you like. Be careful not to over ice. If left on for too long, ice may cause burning to the skin (25-30 plus minutes). So remember CBAN next time you ice! These are the stages of sensation you should feel as the icing process happens:

Cold
Burning
Aching
Numbness




Icing is generally recommended 3-5 times a day for about 10 to 15mins depending on the size of the area and the condition that you are icing.

PRECAUTIONS
Ice is safer than using heat in most cases however if you have congestive heart failure icing should be closely monitored by your doctor as reduction of swelling in the extremities might overload the heart.  People with Raynauds should not use ice alone but alternate hot/cold.

Your may also want to read ICING- EVEN IN THE WINTER TIME

From The Ground Up -SPIN Newspaper Article

1/13/2015

 
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Looking for a way to challenge yourself in 2015? Why not shift focus to all those daily tasks that we perform hundreds of times a day and never think about. Do you think about how you sit, stand or chew? Although these seem miniscule, we often get lazy by rushing through these simple, but important tasks. Standing: Close your eyes, take a... READ MORE

Contrast Arm/Foot Bath or Showers

12/23/2014

 
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WHY
It will help boost your immune system, strengthen and normalize your circulatory, musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems.

HOW
If doing arm bath take to separate tubs (double sinks work very well/rubermaid bins) fill one with hot water (approx 39C) and one with cold (approx 15C). Put arms/feet into hot first for 3 mins, then immediately into cold for 30secs. Repeat this 3x’s always ending with cold.
If doing in shower follow same directions just switch from hot to cold water.

WHEN
Contrast showers are great everyday and are very invigorating in the morning and will help you sleep better if done at night. Contrast showers are also great after exercise.

PRECAUTIONS
Stop or decrease intensity if you feel dizzy, lightheaded, nauseous or chilled. Your tolerance for contrasting might be affected by acute illness, dehydration, menstruation, or poor nutrition. Do not contrast if you have any cardiovascular disease until you have talked to your doctor.

Icing- Even in the Winter Time

12/17/2014

 
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How do you determine whether you use heat or ice?  

Here are the main applications for ICE:
  • Decrease inflammation (heat)
  • Decrease pain
  • Decrease swelling
  • Decrease muscles spasm/cramps (especially menstrual cramps)
  • Post stretching/ exercise

Most people don’t enjoy how cold feels on their skin especially in the winter season; however think as if your house is flooding; would you turn on the water at full blast & flood it more? By using heat that is what you are simulating, it allows an increase of blood flow to the area you are heating. If you have any swelling it is best not to use heat! When we have an acute injury our body's natural response is to increase the blood flow to that area, helping to get rid of cellular waste and start the first phases of repair. Too much inflammation causes tissue to become congested & it can also restrict oxygenated blood from reaching the muscles. To help stop the flow of blood to that area, we use ice. It is a misconception to ice only known injuries within the first 48hrs, there are other factors that should be taken into account, such as the severity/location of the injury. 

Your may also want to read HOW TO ICE

GET YOUR SKIN PREPPED FOR THE SEASON

10/21/2014

 
With the winter season fast approaching, it’s important to make sure our bodies are ready to hit the slopes come opening weekend. Taking care of ourselves doesn’t need to be hard or time consuming, and there are plenty of exercises and activities you can be doing today to get ski, snowboard, skate, sled and snowshoe ready this season. ... READ MORE
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