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  Can SMRT Be Used on the Arm?

  Posted on September 29, 2017 by Dawn in Arm & Hand, bodywork, Elbow, Massage Therapy Continuing Education, NCBTMB approved continuing education, Shoulders, SMRT, Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique

  Recently I spent an entire day working on arms. The first woman I worked on was a client I have seen for about the past 6 months for an ankle break that required 3 metal plates. She had a second accident and broke her proximal radius about a year ago. That required an L shaped […]

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  Hand Benefits from SMRT

  Posted on July 21, 2017 by Dawn in Arm & Hand, massage therapy, Massage Therapy Continuing Education, NCBTMB approved continuing education, SMRT, Spontaneous Muscle Release Technique

  I recently taught an advanced SMRT arm & hand course. We were exploring how to increase our knowledge of the hand, working with muscles, connective tissues, and bones. One of the therapists fell into a deep state of relaxation while on the table. Her partner was working on her left thumb. Specifically working to increase […]

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  Anatomy of the Elbow, Part 2

  Posted on April 3, 2013 by Dawn in Anatomy, Human Body, Muscle Pain

  Before we get into the ligaments and muscles of the elbow, I want to relate an experience I had yesterday. Recently I began to work with a fellow massage therapist. She has been booking 2-hour sessions, which is fabulous for me. The index finger on her right hand has developed some arthritis. It is swollen, stiff, and the range of motion is fairly limited. She has had these symptoms for two years! I said something to her about how she should have had it worked on before now (because massage therapists chronically do not get enough bodywork!), and she responded that she had tried a few times, but she couldn’t find a therapist that knew what to do with her arm and hand.

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• Relieving pressure in my Hands

  Posted on August 4, 2011 by Dawn in Anatomy, Human Body, Muscle Pain, Questions and Answers

  Question:  How do I relieve the pressure in my hands, particularly my thumbs? Answer:  This question came from my esthetician.  Her hands are beginning to hurt because of her job and her posture while doing that job.  And also because of lack of stretching or moving her hands in the opposite direction.  Showing her some […]

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