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RUFUS, THE CAT

Therapeutic Insight: The John F. Barnes’ Myofascial Release Perspective— Rufus, the Cat By John F. Barnes, P.T., L.M.T., N.C.T.M.B. (Originally published on May 7, 2013)   Rufus chose his owner by showing up on her doorstep and refusing to leave. Rufus’ surgical history, as assessed by the vet, was that he was neutered and later …

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BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE FOR FACIAL REJUVENATION

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese healing method that is commonly used for therapeutic purposes. Recently, some practitioners also offer acupuncture for cosmetic purposes. This cosmetic acupuncture, often referred to as facial acupuncture or facial rejuvenation acupuncture aims to improve the appearance of the skin and reduce signs of aging, stimulate circulation, promote collagen production, and …

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Facial Acupuncture

ACUPUNCTURE FOR FACIAL PAIN, HEADACHES, NEURALGIA AND JAW PAIN

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment method that is based on the insertion of thin needles into specific points of the body and has been widely used by physical therapists to manage musculoskeletal or neurological symptoms. Usually, a physical therapist uses Acupuncture as a complementary or adjunctive therapy to other treatments such as manual therapy, …

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MYOFASCIAL RELEASE: UNDERSTANDING ITS TECHNIQUE AND BENEFITS

Myofascial release is a type of manual therapy used for the treatment of tightened muscles, skin, or fascia that could result from overusing the muscles, repeated muscle tension, injuries, poor posture, and even from mental stress. To cope with tightened fascia, the physical therapist often uses myofascial release therapy that helps in relieving pain, improving …

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