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June 9, 2022

Stress: How Does It Affect Us Both Emotionally and Physically?
When you think about stress, we most often picture the emotional feelings involved. Ordinary aspects of life can cause stress. An argument with a partner, a busy weekend, or a big content marketing presentation might make you feel stressed.
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May 27, 2022

Using and Applying Kinesiology Tapes: Relieving Muscle Pain
To put it simply, kinesiology is the study of mechanics of body movement. In essence, kinesiology focuses on the musculoskeletal system - mainly the movement of bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints and other connective tissue. As a therapy it is used to prevent injuries and correct body movement.
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May 20, 2022

How to Choose a Massage Gel, Lotion, Butter or Cream for your Treatments
Most lotions are generally water soluble. Massage therapists can expect a gentle friction when working on the body. Massage lotions are a great choice for deep tissue massage, while delivering moisture to the skin. They are are excellent choice for normal to slightly dry skin.
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May 17, 2022

Choose the Perfect Table Warmers for your Clinic
Choosing Table Warmers for your Clinic A good massage is not just about oils and creams but also about soothing comfort. Here is a complete guide to picking the perfect massage table warmers for your clinic. As we head into...
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May 17, 2022

Disinfect and Care for Your Vinyl Covered Treatment Room Equipment
During the COVID-19 pandemic disinfection protocols became more thorough. In some instances harsh disinfectants became part of standard clinic cleaning guidelines. Because some of these chemicals can damage vinyl surfaces, it's important to use them in such a way to minimize these effects. We hope to keep surfaces very clean, but maintain the equipment's longevity.
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May 11, 2022

Cold Therapy: When is it effective and why
As cold therapy reduces swelling and inflammation, it is a useful treatment for acute pain or injuries. For chronic muscle or joint pain that has not been recently exacerbated and shows no signs of swelling or inflammation, heat therapy is generally the best option.
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May 9, 2022

Hot and Cold Therapy - What do you use when?
What should you apply when you are injured - ice packs or a heating pad? Which one will provide relief from aches and pain? Today, we talk about these age-old trusted methods of heat and cold therapy — supplemented with many...
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May 7, 2022

Heat Therapy: The What, When, and How
What is Heat Therapy? Heat therapy – which goes by the modality name ‘Thermotherapy’ – works to increase the elasticity and core temperature of soft tissue. Applying heat to a particular area stimulates circulation and blood flow, thereby loosening joints, easing...
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April 20, 2022

10 Proven Tips for Better Sleep
Did you know 1 in 3 Canadian adults age 35-64 do not get enough sleep per night? Are you or your client one of these individuals that struggle with sleep-related problems? If so, you know first hand the frustration and negative...
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