Category: Oncology

Anatomy Trains Revealed: Dissecting the Myofascial Meridians

Using real-time classroom video and photos, this 2-DVD set presents an unfolding firsthand voyage of discovery in the field of manual and movement therapies – a unique 21st century view of fascial anatomy in manual and movement therapy unexplored from the first dissections in the Renaissance until now. This DVD is now available at: http://www.terrarosa.com.au/dvd/anatomy_trains.htm […]

Tuesday September 5th, 2023 in DOMS, Oncology, TMJ | No Comments »

Myofascial force transmission via extramuscular pathways occurs between antagonistic muscles

Myofascial force transmission via extramuscular pathways occurs between antagonistic muscles Author(s): Huijing PA (Huijing, Peter A.)1,2, Baan GC (Baan, Guus C.)1 Source: CELLS TISSUES ORGANS    Volume: 188    Issue: 4    Pages: 400-414    Published: 2008 Most often muscles (as organs) are viewed as independent actuators. To test if this is true for antagonistic muscles, force was measured […]

Tuesday September 5th, 2023 in Muscles, Oncology, Touch | No Comments »

Massage therapy as a supportive care intervention for children with cancer

Pediatric oncology nurses can help maximize patient outcomes by assessing, advocating, and coordinating massage therapy services as a supportive care intervention. This is the conclusion of a recent literature review that assess the integrating massage as a supportive care intervention for children with cancer. According to the data synthesis’ authors, from the Division of Pediatric […]

Tuesday September 5th, 2023 in Conference, Oncology, Shoulder | No Comments »

Stiletto & Posture

Podiatrist Emily Splichal talks about posture and stiletto. According to Mayo Clinic these are the conditions that can be casued by wearing high heels shoes: Corns and calluses. Thick, hardened layers of skin develop in areas of friction between your shoe and your foot. Painful rubbing can occur from wearing a high heel that slides […]

Tuesday September 5th, 2023 in Oncology, Plantar Fasciitis, TCM | No Comments »