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Thai Massage Tuesday!!!

Es una estrategia de modulación de carga segmentaria con impacto directo en el control motor y la distribución de tensiones.

La flexión–extensión cíclica de la columna genera:

— Variación de presiones intradiscales → efecto bomba sobre el núcleo pulposo
— Deslizamiento facetario controlado → reducción de rigidez segmentaria
— Reorganización del tono muscular global → especialmente en erectores espinales y cadena anterior

Stuart McGill lo deja claro:
la columna no necesita más movimiento, necesita mejor control del movimiento.

I. A. Kapandji describe cómo la alternancia de flexión-extensión favorece la nutrición discal mediante cambios de presión.

Donald Neumann explica el papel del control escapulotorácico y la estabilidad proximal en tareas en carga cerrada como esta.

Y aquí está la clave👇
No es un ejercicio de “movilizar la espalda”.
Es un ejercicio de:

• Control segmentario
• Coordinación respiratoria
• Gestión de carga en cadena cerrada
• Integración escápula–columna–pelvis

Si no hay control → solo hay movimiento.
Y el movimiento sin control… no adapta, irrita.

En Xtensall no hacemos gato–vaca.
Tomamos decisiones sobre cómo, cuánto y para quién.

March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to recognize and celebrate transgender people, their contributions, and the need to create safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone.

CMTO’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion includes listening to communities who face barriers in accessing health care and participating fully in the Massage Therapy profession. We are committed to building a profession where every person is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

y especialistas de Canadá y Argentina presentan los hallazgos de una investigación sobre el masaje de rebozo, una práctica indígena que mejora la circulación y relaja el sistema nervioso. Los detalles en Gaceta UNAM > https://acortar.link/er410P

What Are Codman Exercises?

Codman exercises, also known as pendulum exercises, are gentle shoulder movements that use gravity to create motion without actively engaging the shoulder muscles.

They are especially useful in the early stages of rehabilitation after:
✔️ Rotator cuff injuries
✔️ Shoulder surgery
✔️ Tendinitis
✔️ Adhesive capsulitis

🔹 How do they work?
The patient leans slightly forward and lets the arm hang relaxed, performing small circular or swinging motions.

🔹 Why are they important?
✅ Reduce pain
✅ Improve circulation
✅ Prevent stiffness
✅ Maintain joint mobility without overloading the shoulder

They are a simple yet highly effective tool in physical therapy to safely begin the recovery process.

In honour of the Winter Olympics, currently taking place in Italy, this is a great opportunity to review the Winter 2015 issue of Massage Therapy Today focusing on Winter Sports.

This issue, available exclusively to RMTAO members in the RMTAO Resource Library includes articles about RMTs working at the Winter Olympic games, injury prevention during the winter season, working as an RMT for a professional hockey team, and more!

Log in to access the full issue: https://rmtao.com/resources/library/mtt-winter-2015

Looking to submit your receipt for reimbursement? Knowing what information you need can help make sure that your claim isn’t delayed.

After your treatment, your RMT/MT will provide a receipt that include details such as their full name, registration number, treatment date, fee breakdown, and signature.

Learn more about what should appear on your Massage Therapy receipt: https://bit.ly/49XnONV