tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41660607359258532852011-11-27T16:48:32.905-08:00Exeter MassageThe purpose of this blog is to introduce people into the field of Massage bodywork. I will adding information relevant to the study of massage for future massaurs.John Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166060735925853285.post-52251917799299072282011-11-11T08:46:00.000-08:002011-11-11T08:56:44.712-08:00The effect of massage therapy on blood pressure of women with pre-hypertension.Date: 2011Author: Moeini M, Givi M, Ghasempour Z, Sadeghi M.Journal: Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res.Background:Prehypertension is considered as a cardiovascular disease predicator. Management of prehypertension is an appropriate objective for clinicians in a wide range of medical centers. Treatment of prehypertension is primarily non-pharmacological, one of which is massagetherapy that is used to John Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166060735925853285.post-46095379571255866692011-03-22T07:59:00.000-07:002011-03-22T08:07:43.046-07:00Using massage to ease constipation.Journal: Nurs Times.Date: 2011 Feb 1-7;107(4):26-7.Author: Lämås K.Location: Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Sweden.AbstractBACKGROUND: Constipation is a painful and serious condition that patients often find difficult to talk about. It is usually treated with laxatives alone.AIM: To determine whether abdominal massage is an effective treatment for constipation. METHOD Of 60 people with John Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166060735925853285.post-88339039291011741892009-11-17T06:46:00.000-08:002009-11-17T07:13:44.566-08:00Shoulder anatomyAction of shoulder MusclesAbduction: middle deltoid, supraspinatus, anterior deltiod, posterior deltoidAdduction: pectoralis major, teres major, latissimus dorsi, long head of triceps, coracobrachialisExtension: latissimus dorsi, teres major, subscapularis, posterior deltoid, long head of triceps Flexion: anterior deltoid, pectoralis major, long head of biceps, coracobrachialisExternal John Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166060735925853285.post-43794762676447144582009-10-20T06:55:00.000-07:002009-10-23T09:09:36.410-07:00Vertabrae of the spinespine consists of five groups of vertabrae. These include:Cervical Spine, usually consisting of seven.Thoracic Spine, consiting of twelve.Lumbar spine, usually consisting of five.Sacrum. five fused vertabra.Coocyx, four fused vertabraeJohn Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166060735925853285.post-23550197557285352562009-10-14T10:07:00.000-07:002009-10-14T10:23:26.679-07:00What are the benefits of stretching?Stretching is just about the simplest of all physical activities. It is the perfect antidote for long periods of inactivity and holding still. Simplisticily speaking, regular stretching throughout the day has been noted to: Reduce muscle tension Improve circulationJohn Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166060735925853285.post-65310633401122777032009-04-09T02:12:00.000-07:002009-04-09T03:38:20.331-07:00Knee LigamentsThe four major ligaments that support the knee include:1. Posterior cruciate ligament PCL2. Anterior cruciate ligament ACL3. Medial colateral ligament4. Lateral colateral ligament The ACL and PCL limit the over straightening, over bending and rotation of the knee. The MCL and LCL prevent side bending. The ligaments often get injured in the sport community. John Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166060735925853285.post-21014768315542329042009-03-22T06:27:00.000-07:002009-03-22T06:38:40.440-07:00Piriformis syndromePiriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis becomes inflammed causing irritation to the siatic nerve. This is a common cause of siatica.John Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4166060735925853285.post-18626532450901324622009-03-05T04:40:00.000-08:002009-03-05T04:41:08.791-08:00Test blog1Blogging test number 1!!John Wyn Parrynoreply@blogger.com0