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October 31, 2024

The Science Behind Fascia Release in Physical Therapy: What You Need to Know
Fascia is much more than just "packing material" for the body—it’s a vital structure that influences everything from movement efficiency to pain levels. As physical therapists, understanding and utilizing fascia release techniques can make a world of difference in our clients’ outcomes.
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September 6, 2024

The History of Eucalyptus in Medicine & Culture
In the 1850s, French chemist Pierre-Joseph Pelletier and his colleague Joseph Bienaimé Caventou isolated eucalyptus oil and identified its key component, cineole (or eucalyptol). This discovery was pivotal, as cineole was found to have antiseptic and expectorant properties, making eucalyptus oil a valuable tool for treating respiratory conditions.
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October 1, 2023

Amazing Benefits of Arnica
Arnica oil is an anti-inflammatory and a painkiller. It has the ability to reduce swelling and relieve pain which makes it ideal for treating ailments naturally. It is believed that Arnica improves blood flow.
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September 7, 2023

Getting Table Height Right
Physical therapy is a physical business after all. The therapist must strive to be constantly aware of their own body mechanics, particularly in relation to the patient. Awkwardly bent wrists, leaning or reaching too far over the table, and lack of support to the therapist's head and neck can all cause complications.
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March 5, 2023

The Benefits of Aloe Vera Products for Skin
Research shows that Aloe is effective against such skin conditions as psoriasis, skin ulcers, and painful burns. Aloe vera is packed with anti-inflammatory properties that reduce redness and irritation. It’s also a natural antiseptic and antibacterial solution.
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December 9, 2022

Petrissage - The Kneading Touch in Massage Therapy
Six essential motions combine to define petrissage. Wringing, kneading, knuckling, scissoring, skin rolling, and pick-up-and-squeeze are the key movements. All of these techniques are therapeutic — performed with varying degrees of intensity and vigour, according to the patient’s comfort.
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August 1, 2022

When to Offer Deep Tissue Massage
In many cases, deep tissue massages are applied to a specific problem, including chronic muscle pain, mobility issues, or injuries. It’s known to be useful for relieving the symptoms of osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and plantar fasciitis — usually giving clients a wider range of movement after treatment.
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July 27, 2022

Effective Essential Oils for Headaches
These studies discovered that lavender and rosemary essential oils have natural anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation fuels physical pain from stress, resulting in severe tension and headaches. Studies also show that chamomile, peppermint, and eucalyptus oil possess similar anti-inflammatory properties that relieve headaches.
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July 26, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About Topical Analgesics
It is believed that pain-relieving mechanisms of topical products cause a ‘counter-irritant effect’ – a process called “gate control” or “gating.” This means that the warming or cooling induced by the solution overrides the injury pain signals traveling to the brain
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