Why we use manual therapies with corrective exercises
Corrective exercises are used to correct abnormal function. However, in most cases the abnormal function is the central nervous system's... Read Article
Topic: Manual Therapies
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The scientifically proven effects of vibration massage- with clinical applications
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Trigger point therapy guide
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Massage and trigger point therapy for shoulder pain, with self help options
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Self massage and trigger point therapy for tennis elbow
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The health benefits of massage
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How to treat tennis elbow at home
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Why most massagers (and massage guns) are a waste of money: and how to get something effective
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How to release (treat) trigger points yourself
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The sports and exercise guide to vibration massage
Most professional athletes and sports clubs make heavy use of massage type treatments. The ability to do self massage using a hand held... Read Article
Are massage guns scientifically proven, or an ineffective gimmick?
Massagers with vibrating pads that sit on the surface and send vibrations deep into your muscles have been used by professionals for... Read Article
Vibration massager usage guide
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What are the side effects of vibration massage
The potential side effects of vibration massage depends on the type of massager used. Sensible usage of machines that purely provide... Read Article
How to release (treat) muscle knots yourself
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Why tennis elbow won't heal, and what you can do about it
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Do foam rollers actually work: you'll be very surprised
Foam rollers have become a popular way to have practically unlimited self massage. They are inexpensive and can easily be carried to... Read Article
Muscle knot basics: what they are, what they do, and how to treat them
Muscle knots are those tender lumps in your muscles therapists find. They are arguably the biggest cause of musculoskeletal pain such as... Read Article
The practical, science based guide to post exercise recovery
To become fitter, stronger and faster your need to push your body to create the microscopic damage that stimulates improvement. That... Read Article