Articles

April 19, 2025

Hands vs. Face: Essential Skincare for Physical Therapists
For physical therapists, maintaining healthy skin is essential for both professional comfort and effectiveness. Recognizing the differences between the hands and face allows for targeted skincare strategies that prevent dryness, irritation, and conditions like contact dermatitis. Prioritizing hydration, gentle exfoliation, and protective skincare practices will ensure lasting skin health while continuing to provide the best care for clients.

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October 3, 2024

Integrating Mindfulness Into Massage Therapy: Enhancing the Healing Experience
In the context of massage therapy, mindfulness enhances the connection between mind and body, helping clients stay attuned to sensations and fostering a greater sense of relaxation. The benefits are twofold: the physical therapy we’re already experts at becomes more effective, and the client gains mental clarity and emotional calm.
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August 19, 2024

Contact Dermatitis Among Massage Therapists: Underlying Reasons and Relief
The best way to treat contact dermatitis is to avoid the substance which has caused the reaction in the first place. In our opinion, totally avoiding a product may not be a real solution if your livelihood depends on it. But there are less-aggressive but highly-effective alternatives that you could try. If it's not practical to stop using a massage lotion, try switching to an alternative version of it that is free from chemicals at issue.
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December 25, 2023

How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes with the four seasons, typically manifesting during the cold autumn and winter months when the days are shorter, darker, and chillier.
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November 21, 2023

The Benefits of Clay and Mud Facial Masks
Clay and mud masks have been used for centuries to remove impurities from the skin and leave it looking clearer and healthier. They work by drawing impurities and toxins from deep underneath the skin to the skin's surface, and then when you rinse off the mask, you rinse away all of these impurities that can lead to acne and other skin problems.
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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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August 17, 2023

The Importance of Core Strength and How to Improve It
Good core muscle strength helps anyone working on clients through their upper body and arms. The core provides support to apply pressure and access deep tissues without needing to bend at the waist. The therapist's legs and core supply the strength to adjust pressure to the client's body, while maintaining good, upright posture.
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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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August 21, 2022

How to Get Smooth and Bump Free Skin: Home Waxing

You can have soft, smooth, skin at home without going to a salon. With the right products and techniques, you can have a salon-quality wax without leaving your own bathroom. So avoid the awkward small talk, crowded waiting areas, and high prices of salon waxing and get the same results at home.

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