treatment from massage therapist
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A patella strap will help with the compression, while not restricting circulation. There will be pain until growth stops or when direct contact with affected area of the knee. Acetaminophen/Motrin helps to deal with the pain of Osgood Schlatter.
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A one hour therapeutic masssage with a 30 min reflexology session first.  The reflexology will stimulate specific nerve endings to any problem areas you may have.  By the time the therapist works directly on the problem area, some pain should have been relieved and the surrounding muscles,ligaments and tendons will relax so the therapist can go deeper. But remember, it's your hour and a half.  So relax and enjoy.
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I know it may be difficult to do this, but you must keep the muscle as relaxed and non-stressed as long as possible within the next few days.  You should see a doctor that specializes in sports medicine or a physical therapist.  Icing it is the best thing you can do.  I am a Certified Massage Therapist as well as a Certified Medical Technician in an Orthopedist office we use whats called ultra sound with gel and electrical stimulation and believe me they work miracles.  Chiropractors use this same method, call around to all the Chiropractors until you find one that uses these two methods the treatments are real cheap if you don't have insurance and they work.  Good Luck
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my mom just recently ended a two-year massage program at a community college. she is licensed and has invested in basic equipment i.e. massage table, chair, aromatherapy, hot stones, etc. she set up in our basement. one of the tasks of her classes were to give "homework massages" to a certain amount of people. they'd fill out a sheet with questions saying things they liked or didnt like about the massage. she could basically do these "homework massages" on anyone (of 18 yrs or older) and that was also a good way to get her name out there. she had business cards made and hands them out all over. she has started making a good amount of money for just starting off...
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lets get a treatment together buddy
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I took 1 year of a 3 year course in Canada, it was really intense and hard, but worth it... I didn't finish at the time because my son was only 2 years old, and demanding more and more of my time...  anyhow back on track!  Massage Therapy is a field with many many possibilities, from sports therapy, to spas... I would ask you parents to consider the possibility (among others) and then go with them to a collage open house, where you can meet with the instructors and get all of you/you parents questions asked... If you are serious about this career path, you parents will see that and come around! if worse comes to worse you can always take some time off between courses and work to save up for your tuition! Good luck in your endeavors... if you have any more questions e-mail me: hugh0076@yahoo.com
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For the most part, massage therapists arent salaried.  They get a percentage of the fee the client is paying. On the low end it is usually 50/50.  ok is 60/40.  If you can get 70/30 you are doing pretty good.  The problem isnt the money.....the challenge is getting the clients.  Once you can overcome that...you are home free.
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There are a very wide variety of treatment techniques employed by Physical Therapist (physiotherapist is synonymous with physical therapist, term used depends where you are).  Some PT's such as myself are very hands-on, manual therapy and exercise oriented while others are more passive and tend to use a lot of modalities such as heat, electrical stimulation, etc.  It isn't that I don't use those things but it is not the primary way I care for a patient.\nThere are hundreds of different treatments for the shoulders.  The ones chosen depends on the PT and your presentation.  Every patient is different so one treatment for a patient that has shoulder problems may be totally different from another with should problems.  \nWhen you go see a PT they should do a full examination (such things as testing strength, range of motion, flexibility, joint mobility, soft tissue mobility, assessment of posture and walking mechanics, assessment of your daily activities, etc - these are just some examples of the components of an examination).  They will then go over their findings with you and tell you how they are going to address them and may give you some examples of treatments that they are going to do.  I hope this helps and please feel free to ask if you have anymore questions.
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Massage therapists held about 97,000 jobs in 2004. About two-thirds were self-employed. Of those self-employed, most owned their own business, and the rest worked as independent contractors. Others found employment in salons and spas; the offices of physicians and chiropractors; fitness and recreational sports centers; and hotels. About three-quarters of all massage therapists worked part-time or had variable schedules, although as mentioned earlier many massage therapists who work 15 to 30 hours per week consider themselves to be full-time workers.\n\nEmployment for massage therapists is expected to increase faster than average over the period from 2004 to 2014 as more people learn about the benefits of massage therapy.\n\nMedian hourly earnings of massage therapists, including gratuities earned, were $15.36 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $9.78 and $23.82. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $7.16, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $32.21. Generally, massage therapists earn 15 to 20 percent of their income as gratuities. For those who work in a hospital or other clinical setting, however, tipping is not common.
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There are a few options and routes she can take.  First of all she can go and start getting a massage on a regular basis from an experienced certified massage therapist at your local spa or chiropractors office.  She can use an essential oil called Rosemary.  It's only like $3 or $4 bucks at your natural/health store and she can add about 10 drops to a warm bath and it's really good for sore muscles.  She will LOVE IT!  She can also use a cream/gel called bio-freeze it's great to relieve sore muscles and helps with inflammation they even have it in a roll on tube which is nice!  She could also try acupuncture which is another alternative medicine!  Use heat and ice to relieve the pain.  Oh and Heat is best when it's WET.  Dry/electrical heat is not as effective so try like a herbal pack you can warm in the microwave and have your massage therapist add hot stones to your massage.  I hope this helps......so treat your Mom to your local spa and get her an rosemary aromatherapy massage with hot stones....she'll feel brand new!  :)
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how about a day at the spa? massage,manicure,pedicure,hair style ect.
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I'm an amateur cyclist - a bike racer. I have had lots of professional massages over the years by RMT's and students and a few girlfriends.\n\nI like a person who is able to get deep in the tissue but knows how to warm up and loosen up first. I like someone who has worked on fit people instead of old ladies and housewives, so understands where we get sore and exactly how much pressure we can take because we know how to breathe and relax. \n\nI like a room where the temp can be controlled effectively - sometimes its too hot, more often its too cold. \n\nI like someone who can budget the time effectively, so that I get a full, useful massage but the trouble spots get enough attention. \n\nThanks for asking, it's really hard to find someone good; there are lots of mediocre RMT's out there.
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a full body massage AFTER a hot bath
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I had not heard of it but there seems to be lots of web sites out there.\n\nhttp://www.wellnessimages.com/common%20questions%20NMT.htm\n  What is Neuromuscular Therapy?\n\nNeuromuscular therapy is a type of bodywork that reduces chronic pain and normalizes body posture by selectively loosening tight muscles and connective tissue.  First, the therapist consults with the client to get an understanding of their symptoms and concerns.  Then the client’s presenting posture is observed.  It is understood that muscles move bones, and that distortions in posture are a result of muscle imbalance. \n\nWhen posture is distorted, joints deteriorate prematurely, nerves become compressed, and circulation is impaired.  Tissues are deprived of vital nutrients.  Chronic pain often results. \n\nA neuromuscular therapist develops an individualized strategy to restore the client’s healthy posture and reduce pain.  Overly tightened tissues are relaxed through the use of specifically applied manual therapy. \n\nNeuromuscular therapy owes its success to the successful resolution of compensating factors, often distant from the site of the client’s presenting symptoms.
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I looked into this and thought of pursuing it, but in our area, people unfortunately still associate it with solicitation.  (Massage parlors).  I would get pretty freaked out if someone misunderstood.  (And my husband would get pretty freaked out if someone misunderstood!)\n\nI think there are amazing health benefits with massage therapy.  I don't know about spiritual benefits.\n\nI am the sort of person that people tell their life stories to in the grocery store.  Often waitresses sit at our table and tell me all about themselves.  I think part of it is because I am open, but I also think people are pretty starved for attention.  We, as a culture, don't really look each other in the eye anymore.  I make a habit to look people in the eye.  I think for some people, I'm the first one to make eye contact with them in a while, and they end up telling me everything they have pent up.\n\nBecause I am open, and apparently approachable, I think I might have that boundary issue.  I am concerned that touch - even without lust or the intention to arouse - would be misunderstood by someone who had been neglected or someone with an addictive/obsessive personality.  How do you avoid that?  Even if they taught me how to have really good boundaries and deal with inappropriate reactions, I would just feel horrible for someone who misunderstood.  They would still experience it as a rejection.\n\nWhat spiritual benefits have you seen, and how do you gently deal with people who have boundary issues?
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Put it this way. The going rate for a one-hour massage in Northern California is $65 to $75 at a spa or similar place (find out how much a one-hour massage is where you live). I assume a massage therapist would get less than that $65/hour because a portion goes to overhead -- managing the facility, supplies, etc. Massage therapist also get tips. \n\nA massage therapist can work at a spa, hotel, resort, cruise ship, or set up their own practice.
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get a dr. scholls foot spa, it massages and everything