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		<title>What is the study of Anatomy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 22:38:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The study of anatomy refers to the study of the structures of the body - how it's made.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/u-LeAqHc1s4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Massage Therapy Anatomy Review – Systems of the Body</title>
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		<description>Know and understand the systems of the body.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/20RK3tA9pw4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Massage Therapists! YOU are responsible for client safety.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:55:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Every once in a while, I am reminded of how important it is to be vigilant when interacting with and treating clients. As a massage therapist, I am ultimately responsible for the safety of my client, from initial intake to homecare suggestions.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/JTExdpvd4GU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Get the Most From Your Massage Treatment</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 16:34:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Simple steps for getting the most from your massage therapy treatment.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/I-PXds4SjwU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Work Related Stress Can Kill</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Very compelling evidence how everyday stress at work can not only make you miserable, it can also kill you. (May I suggest massage therapy for some stress relief?)&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/6Zq900xKlSc" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>How Can Massage Treat Patellofemoral Syndrome Knee Pain?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Patellofemoral Syndrome refers to knee pain caused by improper tracking of the patella over the femur, and often results from muscle imbalance of the quadricep muscles.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/-bkLZKnnwJI" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Low Back Pain and Disc Herniation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:23:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The discs located between vertebrae are vulnerable to injury, and can cause debilitating pain when injured.  Disc herniation most commonly affects the lumbar spine, but it can also occur in the cervical spine, and rarely, in the thoracic spine.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/K2xksWtk4ts" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>The Anatomy of Low Back Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Understanding the anatomy of the lumbar spine is key to understanding and managing low back pain.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/rAbF2E3S1oU" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>UN Climate Change Conference – Speak Up and Get Involved!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:20:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The United Nations Climate Change Conference is coming soon - contact your politicians and make your voice heard concerning carbon emmission reduction.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/ZA4wXHvX1J4" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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		<title>Warm Hydrotherapy for Chronic Injury Pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>The use of warm hydrotherapy, also known in therapeutic massage as deep moist heat, is an excellent way to control and alleviate the pain and achiness associated with chronic injuries.&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WhyMassageTherapy/~4/4Anv7z6OS1k" height="1" width="1"/&gt;</description>
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