In a randomized comparative trial published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, researchers evaluated the relationships between mindfulness and pain, psychological symptoms, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Mindfulness was assessed using the Five Facet…
Until now, massage therapists in Maryland have been regulated by the Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy, which also regulates chiropractors. New legislation was enacted on May 28, 2016…
The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) announced that their annual business meeting will be held online this year, making it cost effective for members to participate without incurring travel expenses.
“We are hosting…
The bill discussed in our most recent legislative alert, HB 792, was signed into law by Governor Edwards on June 17, 2016. The bill was amended significantly during the legislative process, removing all of the provisions that ABMP opposed. We thank all of you who contacted your…
NCBTMB announced a new, comprehensive online store created especially for massage therapists and bodyworkers, containing thousands of massage and bodywork-related products and resources,…
The fllowing legilstaive alert was emailed to our Louisiana members on May 23, 2016:
A new bill in Louisiana, …
The North Carolina Board of Massage & Bodywork Therapy has issued changes to the continuing education (CE) rules for North Carolina-licensed massage therapists.
There is no change to the number of CE hours…
The Alliance for Massage Therapy Education (AFMTE) announced they will select five seats for their board of directors for 2016 through an online election process, rather than from the floor of the conference, as they have done in the past.…
The Summer 2016 issue of Body Sense magazine is now available. Click here to launch.
In this issue, author Cindy Williams lets us know what…
Myofascial Techniques for Hamstring Issues and Injuries with Til Luchau will be available free to…